Autism Awareness Month: Books for Kids

Updated March 31, 2025
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A Kids Book About Autism
Flood, Justin P.
Paper Book
Kickstart your journey towards a better understanding of autism and those affected by it. This is a kids' book about autism. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is something that affects kids and families all over the world. This book helps kids aged 5-9 better understand...
A friend for Henry
Bailey, Jenn
Paper Book
Henry, a boy on the autism spectrum, has been on the lookout for a friend in his class. His best efforts are often misunderstood, but after an art project mix-up and a Reading Time setback, Henry finds a way to build a friendship in this charming and reassuring picture book.
A boy called Bat
Arnold, Elana K.
Paper Book
For Bixby Alexander Tam (nicknamed Bat), life tends to be full of surprises--some of them good, some not so good. Today, though, is a good-surprise day. Bat's mom, a veterinarian, has brought home a stray baby skunk, which she needs to take care of until she can hand him over to a...
Me and my sister
Robbins, Rose
Paper Book
A celebration of the highs and lows of having a much loved but differently abled brother or sister.
Get a grip, Vivy Cohen!
Kapit, Sarah
Paper Book
In this perfectly pitched novel-in-letters, autistic eleven-year-old Vivy Cohen won't let anything stop her from playing baseball--not when she has a major-league star as her pen pal. Vivy Cohen is determined. She's had enough of playing catch in the park. She's ready to pitch...
Talking is not my thing!
Robbins, Rose
Paper Book
Age range 3 to 9 The autistic sister in this sibling pair is non verbal, but she finds plenty of ways to communicate and have fun with her brother.  Although she can't talk, this little girl understands everything, and has plenty to say, and lots of ideas. ...
The someday birds
Pla, Sally J.
Paper Book
Winner of the 2018 Dolly Gray Children's Literature Award * Two starred reviews * A New York Public Library Best Kids Book of 2017 * A Bank Street Best Children's Book of 2017 * Wisconsin Library Association CBA Outstanding Books of the Year selection * 2018-19 Dorothy Canfield...
Different kinds of minds
Grandin, Temple
Paper Book
Young readers' edition of instant New York Times bestseller Visual Thinking. 'We are so lucky to have Temple Grandin' - New York Times Albert Einstein, Steve Jobs, Elon Musk and Maya Lin - what do they all have in common? They're visual thinkers....

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