“The Dog That Gave My Brother Words” by Wendy Hinote Lanier
Are you a family with a child diagnosed with autism? Are you curious how you can pray for a family that has a child with autism? Have you ever wondered about the daily challenges an autistic child and family wrestle with?
“The Dog That Gave My Brother Words,” written by Wendy Hinote Lanier and illustrated by Jieting Chen, introduces readers to what it is like to have a child with autism. The book is written from the perspective of the older sister, Sarah, who defines autism and shows readers the different challenges the family is approached with each day. Her brother, Sam, who is nonverbal, enjoys keeping to himself and playing on his Tablet.
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The family struggles to go out in public and enjoy daily routines, which takes an emotional toll on the parents and Sarah. Eventually, the family raises enough money to pay for a therapy dog, which hopefully will help Sam feel more comfortable at home and in public.
When Sam is introduced to his new dog, Lexi, he begins to say a few words. This is a huge success for the family, and Sarah and her parents are hopeful he will say more words and there will be more positive days ahead.
At the end of the book, readers will find a more in-depth definition of autism and frequently asked questions that help children know what autism is and how they can be helpful.
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