Children's Books About the Autism Spectrum (Boardbooks, Easy Readers, Picture Books)

These are just a sample of recommended boardbooks, easy readers and picture books on the topic of Autism and are available through the Sussex County Library System.


Updated December 13, 2024
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A friend for Henry
Bailey, Jenn
Paper Book
A 2020 Schneider Family Honor Book A heartwarming picture book that explores the experience of autism and the power of friendship.  In Classroom Six, second left down the hall, Henry has been on the lookout for a friend. A friend...
A friend for Henry /
Bailey, Jenn,
Paper Book
A 2020 Schneider Family Honor Book A heartwarming picture book that explores the experience of autism and the power of friendship.  In Classroom Six, second left down the hall, Henry has been on the lookout for a friend. A friend...
My friend has autism /
Duling, Kaitlyn,
Paper Book
In My Friend Has Autism, beginning readers are introduced to different characters who have autism, how autism may affect their actions, and how we can be good friends to people who have autism. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they discover how to be...
Too much! :
Gutiâerrez, Jolene,
Ebook
A reassuring rhyming picture book about sensory overload and what you can do when everything is too much   Sometimes everything is too much! Too loud, too bright, and all too overwhelming. Writing from her own experience with sensory...
Too sticky! :
Malia, Jen,
Ebook
My brother Charlie /
Peete, Holly Robinson,
Paper Book
From bestselling author and actress Holly Robinson Peete--a heartwarming story about a boy who happens to be autistic, based on Holly's son, who has autism."Charlie has autism. His brain works in a special way. It's harder for him to make friends. Or show his true feelings. Or stay safe." But as his...

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