My brother otto and the birthday party - megan raby

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 friends 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 Ottos differences in easy-to-understand language and highlights that Otto desires fun, comfort, and love--just like his peers.