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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Too much! :
Gutiâerrez, Jolene,
Paper Book
When feelings go on overload, I pause and breathe and all is . . . slowed. Sometimes everything is too much! Too loud, too bright, and all too overwhelming. Writing from her own experience with sensory processing disorder, award-winning teacher-librarian...
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...
Benji, the bad day, and me /
Pla, Sally J.,
Paper Book
Sammy is having the absolute rottenest, worst day ever. His little brother, Benji, knows exactly what that's like. Nothing seems to be going right for Sammy today. At school, he got in trouble for kicking a fence, then the cafeteria ran out of pizza for lunch. After he walks home in...
Since we're friends :
Shally, Celeste.
Paper Book
Ideal for fans of My Brother Charlie, All My Stripes, and I See Things Differently: A First Look at Autism. A delightful autism storybook Matt's autism doesn't keep him from having fun! Even when he struggles in social situations, his friend is there to help...

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