My Brother Kevin Has Autism [Paperback]

Richard W., Jr. Carlson (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up

Wonder what life would be like with an autistic savant in your family?

This book is a collection of 40 rhyming poems written by the author about his brother Kevin, an autistic savant. Includes 50 illustrations drawn by Kevin. A great read for young readers age 9 to 12 and grown-ups as well.

Editorial Reviews

Review

I highly recommend MY BROTHER KEVIN HAS AUTISM... for all readers. Bravo to the Carlson's. -- Jennifer LB Leese, ASTORYWEAVERs Book Reviews

The poems are a delight to read. ...Kevin's illustrations make the book even more appealing. -- Nancy Madison, Book Reviewer, April 2002

About the Author

As a boy, Richard W. Carlson Jr. lived in an imaginary world of his own. Today, he lives in the real world and uses his vivid imagination to write for young readers. Richard likes to write stories and poems that entertain and teach valuable lessons.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 120 pages
• Publisher: Writers Club Press (March 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595222064
• ISBN-13: 978-0595222063
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,034,424 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "A Book About Me", May 14, 2002

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Kevin Carlson (Tucson, Arizona) - See all my reviews

This review is from: My Brother Kevin Has Autism (Paperback)

This book about me, Kevin Carlson. Some people think i'm weird and i think that's mean. I have autism. I want people understand me and know what is like to have autism. I feel embarrassed when that people think i'm weird. I want kids think about me in my life. I'm a good artist. I drew opossum, starfish, power poles, and other things. My brother Richard paid me for illustrating the book. I buy a music CD for me. I hope people like my book. I like pizza, hamburger, fried shrimp, spaghetti, fruit punch and citrus punch.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Light verse that contains a wealth of meaning, June 16, 2002

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C. Penn "WordWeaving" (Greenville, SC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: My Brother Kevin Has Autism (Paperback)

From anyone's perspective, living with autism can be quite a challenge. Simple chores become a test of endurance for the autistic child who cannot endear the sound of a vacuum cleaner. A trip across town on a new street becomes a test of endurance for the autistic child who clings to routine for salivation from a chaotic world. Parents and siblings who live with the autistic child likewise face these challenges, often baffled at the autistic's child's reactions to a world they perceive as ordinary.

Author Richard Carlson lends his talented pen to a book of verse for young people in MY BROTHER KEVIN HAS AUTISM, capturing these challenges in a straightforward yet lovingly gentle tone that readers of all ages will appreciate. Autistic younger brother Kevin adds his illustrations, proving with each one the beauty of his gifts and the lessons he can teach us all. A must read for anyone who knows someone with autism or simply seeks understanding. Highly recommended.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read, February 3, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: My Brother Kevin Has Autism (Paperback)

"My Brother Kevin Has Autism" sheds a profound yet simple light into the world of Autism. Richard's poems are wonderfully written, and Kevin's illustrations are ingenious. I highly recommend this book for siblings of autistic individuals, or those who wish to educate themselves in regard to Autism. A wonderful addition to our library. Bravo to Richard and Kevin!