Waiting for Benjamin: A Story about Autism

by Alexandra Jessup Altman, Susan Keeter (Illustrator)

Overview

Alexander's little brother, Benjamin, doesn't do things the way Alexander thinks he should. When Benjamin's family learns that he has autism, they hire special teachers to teach him how to listen and talk and play.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780807593394
Publisher:	Whitman, Albert & Company
Publication date:	03/01/2008
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	11 MB
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Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Susan Keeter is a fine artist and illustrator with degrees in these subjects from Syracuse University. She illustrated The Piano by William Miller, which received the Best Picture Book Award from the Society of School Librarians International. Susan lives in New York with her family.

Editorial Reviews

PreS-Gr 2- Alexander tells about his life with his two-year-old brother, who is not yet verbal and who won't play with him. Benjamin also exhibits strange behaviors. Then he is diagnosed with autism. When two teachers come to the house to help him with his language and social skills, Alexander is jealous of the extra attention his brother receives. As time passes, Benjamin begins to develop some language and is now able to play with Alexander, who is no longer embarrassed to have friends over. Realistic illustrations depict the characters and their emotions. The story's message is obvious and direct, as well as somewhat unrealistic considering that not all youngsters will make the progress shown by Benjamin. Still, the book may be useful as an introduction for young children who have a sibling with this condition.-Wendy Smith-D'Arezzo, Loyola College, Baltimore, MD

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