About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their child asks difficult questions about another child's behavior, or is struggling to understand a sibling with special needs. Narrated by a young girl named Kate, this story gently explores her confusing and sometimes conflicting feelings about her brother, Timmy, who has an unnamed disability. She loves him dearly but also feels embarrassed and frustrated when other children are unkind. The book beautifully models a parent-child conversation that reframes disability not as something 'wrong,' but as a different way of experiencing the world. It’s an excellent tool for children ages 6 to 9 to build empathy, normalize differences, and open a family dialogue about kindness and acceptance.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals directly with disability, though the specific condition is never named, making it broadly applicable to many forms of neurodivergence or developmental disability. The approach is secular and focuses on the emotional experience of the sibling. It directly addresses social exclusion and unkindness from other children. The resolution is entirely hopeful, emphasizing that understanding and communication can lead to acceptance and friendship.
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