"Piper and her little brother Otto, who is on the autism spectrum, are excited to attend a birthday party for their friend Ruthie. . . . Piper explains the accommodations Otto and Ruthie, who is also autistic, need in order to feel safe and secure in a stimulating new environment, such as wearing headphones to keep distracting noises muffled. The book provides explanations for Otto's differences in easy-to-understand language and highlights that Otto desires fun, comfort, and love--just like his peers"--Provided by publisher.
year: 2022
call number/section: 1000
subjects: birthday parties, juvenile fiction, siblings, crows, animals, individuality, autism spectrum disorders, fiction, autism, picture books, animal fiction