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    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
Sometimes It's Hard

Sometimes It's Hard

Paquette, Kayla

Paperback

General Juvenile Fiction

ISBN13: 9798999519511
Publisher: Kayla Paquette
Published: Jul 26 2025
Pages: 34
Weight: 0.23
Height: 0.09 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Growing up with a brother on the autism spectrum can be full of big emotions, questions, surprises, and love. This honest story is about a big sister who learns about what autism is and how to celebrate her brother's differences, while using coping strategies to manage her own big feelings. Great for kids ages 5-12, this beautifully illustrated picture book gently explores the world of autism from a sibling's perspective - helping families understand, empathize, and embrace neurodiversity together.

Readers will find:

  • Reflection prompts for kids and parents
  • Conversation starters for kids and parents
  • Discussion topics for teachers or families
Perfect for home, school, or therapy settings, this book is a gentle guide for children learning to understand a sibling with autism and for the adults supporting them. Whether you're a parent, teacher, counselor, or sibling, this story offers a safe and thoughtful way to begin important conversations about acceptance, self-regulation, and love between brothers and sisters.

It's hard to explain and understand what it is like to have a sibling with autism. This book is the answer to many difficulties a sibling faces and the internal and external struggles they feel. I wish I could have read this book growing up, and would recommend this book to any child/family. Juliana S., Sibling to Someone With Autism

The bond between a child with ASD and their non-neurodivergent siblings is both beautiful and complex. By shining a light on the neurotypical side of this relationship, Sometimes It's Hard acknowledges those complexities, and provides families with the words and tools to help navigate them. - Hillary P., Special Needs Parent

This story encourages the difficult conversations within families and is a great resource. This warm, informative, and inclusive book is highly recommended for any family seeking to build understanding, kindness, and acceptance. - Katie P., Special Education Teacher

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