Me and My Sister

Description

This appealing brother and sister duo spend a lot of their day together, eating meals, going to school and playing. But life with an autistic sibling is not always easy. A delightful picture book about siblings from an outstanding new talent suitable for all families but especially those with a differently abled family member. 'A sweet and caring book that will genuinely help siblings of children with disabilities understand that their sibling is different, not less.' Nicole Rogerson, Autism Awareness Australia

Rose Robbins is based in Nottingham, UK. She was awarded 'Best New Blood' at the D&AD graduate fair in 2012, was runner up in the Carmelite Prize in 2017, and she was selected for the Cheltenham awards for illustration in 2017. Rose has been published previously in Mexico and in various international anthologies. She also likes to make sculptures, soft toys, music videos and lino-prints.

'This poignant and moving story - enhanced by simple but eye-catching artwork - explores a child's eye view of what it is like to be the responsible child to a sibling with autism, and how family members understand the challenges around autism whereas strangers might not always be so sympathetic. Written with a light and sensitive touch, Robbins' story will strike a chord with every family which has an autistic child, and inform and entertain children from families of every kind.' Lancashire Evening Post 'Her illustrations are full of fun and her characters enormously endearing. An engaging book to share and discuss both at home and in school.' 4/5 stars Books for Keeps Magazine 'This sensitively written book will strike a chord with every family with siblings, especially where one is differently abled, and it's a great way to open up discussion and encourage empathy.' Parents in Touch 'An enchanting book reminding us that every child is different.' Booktrust 'This gorgeous picture book explores the day-to-day realities of life with an autistic sibling. It's a great book to share with youngsters who may be in a similar situation.' The Sun