My Brother Otto and the Birthday Party

Written by Meg Raby · Illustrated by Elisa Pallmer

Part of the My Brother Otto series

Two siblings navigate sensory challenges at a birthday party.

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32 pages· ~570L

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Bookroo's summary

Piper and her brother Otto, who is on the autism spectrum, attend a friend's birthday party. As they face sensory challenges, Piper explains the accommodations needed for Otto and their friend Ruthie to feel comfortable. With headphones to muffle noise and other adjustments, the story highlights Otto's desire for fun and connection, just like any child. How will they manage the party's excitement while ensuring everyone feels included?

From the publisher

This engaging picture book shows how two little crow siblings–one of them on the autism spectrum–deal with the different sensory experiences they encounter at a friend’s birthday party.Piper and her little brother Otto, who is on the autism spectrum, are excited to attend a birthday party for their friend Ruthie. In kid-friendly language, 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.

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