Reviewed by
Joanna Wanfried (at age 10)

She watches him spin his yellow Frisbee. She gives him her pink Frisbee and asks if he would teach her how to spin it.

Then she says he could use it if he wants. He just moves away. His sister, Rosie, came over to help her brother, just in case. But Andy is fine.

Sarah has an interesting view on the reason Andy spins his Frisbee. She carries a teddy bear (her favorite) just so she can feel safe. She thinks that Andy spinning his Frisbee is like that.

I think this was a good book. I liked this book because the characters were interesting. Also because the pictures were nice.

Joanna's mother adds the parent's perspective on this hook:

The author and illustrator is the mother of four and resides in State College PA. On the back cover there is blurb by Ann Martin, the author of the Babysitter's Club series. She says: "A lovely story, very gentle, that should appeal to young readers who are new in school or struggling with friendships, as well as those who are interested in autism. Its subtle message of tolerance and acceptance makes a seemingly confusing child understandable, one with whom kids can readily identify".

This is a beautiful book. Between the lines it says we all need a friend, we can reach out to somebody and ask them to play even if they seem different from us. It is a loving and lovely book. The watercolor pictures are simple and nicely illustrate the action and feeling. There is a one-page description of autism on the last page, which describes it very well, in plain English.

I imagine that this book could be used in the home for siblings and with typical friends and relatives who visit. Also it could be used in preschools and early school age classrooms of typical and special education students. It would be a good addition to elementary school libraries.