My Brother Otto

My Brother Otto
Author: Meg Raby
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
Total Pages: 20
Release: 2019-03-19
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1423652908

This engaging picture book shows everyday life with little crow siblings when one of them is on the autism spectrum. My Brother Otto is a child-friendly, endearing, and fun picture book for children about the love, acceptance, and understanding a sister, Piper, has for her little brother Otto, who is on the autism spectrum. The book provides explanations for Otto’s differences and quirkiness in an easy-to-understand language, and highlights Otto’s desires for adventure and love—just like his peers. To be more specific, My Brother Otto is a sweet story about a sister and a brother who engage in common, everyday experiences in their own unique way with the idea that kindness and understanding always win! Lexile: 570L Meg Raby holds a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology with a certification in Autism Spectrum Disorders from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, and has several years of experience working with children ages 2–17 on the autism spectrum. Meg recently started a booming handle on Instagram, called @bedtime.stories.forevermore, promoting literacy and highlighting only the best in children’s books. This is her first book. Elisa Pallmer studied design at Escuela de Diseño del INBA and English Literature at the National Autonomous University of Mexico. Her focus is on illustrations for children, and she lives in Mexico City.

My Brother Charlie

My Brother Charlie
Author: Holly Robinson Peete
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2016-04-26
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0545356660

From bestselling author and actress Holly Robinson Peete--a heartwarming story about a boy who happens to be autistic, based on Holly's son, who has autism. "Charlie has autism. His brain works in a special way. It's harder for him to make friends. Or show his true feelings. Or stay safe." But as his big sister tells us, for everything that Charlie can't do well, there are plenty more things that he's good at. He knows the names of all the American presidents. He knows stuff about airplanes. And he can even play the piano better than anyone he knows.Actress and national autism spokesperson Holly Robinson Peete collaborates with her daughter on this book based on Holly's 10-year-old son, who has autism.

My Brother Sammy is Special

My Brother Sammy is Special
Author: Becky Edwards
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Total Pages: 29
Release: 2012-01-17
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1616084804

A boy describes some of the many feelings he has about his brother Sammy, who is autistic.

Otto Grows Down

Otto Grows Down
Author: Michael Sussman
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2009
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781402747038

When time goes backwards, granting six-year-old Otto his wish that his attention-stealing baby sister was never born, it keeps going backwards, and Otto finds himself getting younger and younger.

Otto Wood, the Bandit

Otto Wood, the Bandit
Author: Trevor McKenzie
Publisher: UNC Press Books
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2021-08-17
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1469664720

Legions of bluegrass fans know the name Otto Wood (1893–1930) from a ballad made popular by Doc Watson, telling the story of Wood's crimes and violent death. However, few know the history of this Appalachian figure beyond the larger-than-life version heard in song. Trevor McKenzie reconstructs Wood's life, tracing how a Wilkes County juvenile delinquent became a celebrated folk hero. Throughout his short life, Wood was jailed for numerous offenses, stole countless automobiles, lost his left hand, and made eleven escapes from five state penitentiaries, including four from the North Carolina State Prison after a 1923 murder conviction. An early master of controlling his own narrative in the media, Wood appealed to the North Carolina public as a misunderstood, clever antihero. In 1930, after a final jailbreak, police killed Wood in a shootout. The ballad bearing his name first appeared less than a year later. Using reports of Wood's exploits from contemporary newspapers, his self-published autobiography, prison records, and other primary sources, Trevor McKenzie uses this colorful story to offer a new way to understand North Carolina—and arguably the South as a whole—during this era of American history.

My Big Brother

My Big Brother
Author: Miriam Cohen
Publisher: Star Bright Books
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2005
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781595720078

The narrator of this story idolizes his older brother. But when big brother leaves for the army, the narrator tries his best to fill big brother's shoes for his younger brother.

The Pet War

The Pet War
Author: Allan Woodrow
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 214
Release: 2013-10-29
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0545513219

THE PET WAR is a hilarious story about the timeless battles of dog vs. cat, brother vs. sister, know-it-all vs. know-nothing. Eleven-year-old Otto wants a dog. His twelve-year-old perfect sister, Lexi, wants a cat. Their mother, who works very long hours as a nurse, wants neither. Pets are expensive so who's going to pay for everything? And what happens to the pet when the siblings are at their dad's for the weekend? Otto has an idea. What if he got a job and earned enough money to pay for the dog? Then Lexi has to open her big mouth. She proposes that whichever sibling can raise enough money first will decide which pet they get. Oddly enough, their mom and dad agree. With Otto and Lexi each out to defeat the other, their business plans become more elaborate and involved. As the competition gets fiercer, the stakes get higher, and the battle lines have been drawn, so let the Pet War begin. . . .

David's World

David's World
Author: Dagmar H. Mueller
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Total Pages: 31
Release: 2012-09-11
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1616089628

A young boy's understanding of his autistic brother, David, improves as a therapist works with the family to better interpret David's behavior, and with David to communicate through words.

Otto Goes to the Beach

Otto Goes to the Beach
Author: Todd Parr
Publisher: LB Kids
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-05-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780316246026

Otto goes to the beach to find a friend. He meets a crab, but the crab is too crabby. Then he meets a cat, but the cat laughs at him. Poor Otto - will he ever find someone to play with? Todd Parr's bold, humorous illustrations and simple text make this Level 1 book the perfect fit for children just starting their reading journeys. At the end of the story, Todd offers a reassuring message to readers: "Sometimes it is hard to make new friends. Remember there is always someone out there to play with you! Love, Otto and Todd."

Milo and Monty

Milo and Monty
Author: Roxana De Rond
Publisher: Child's Play Library
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020-04
Genre: Brothers
ISBN: 9781786283511

Milo and Monty are very different dogs. Monty enjoys hugs and noisy playtimes, but Milo prefers to avoid people and hide in a cosy, quiet space. One day, during a family reunion, Milo finds cousin Henry is hiding in his special space. Like Milo, Henry finds hugs uncomfortable, dislikes loud noises, and has a favourite toy that he takes everywhere. A heartwarming story about family and the small changes we can make to accommodate the needs of others.