Welcome Home, Jellybean (The Dragon Books) (Aladdin Books)
by Marlene Fanta Shyer
Neil's life turns upside down when his parents take his retarded sister out of an institution and bring her home to stay.
"Shortly after Cass's big brother is deployed to fight in Iraq, Cass becomes pen pals with an Iraqi girl who opens up her eyes to the effects of war"--
His family, peers, and teachers despair of eighteen-year-old Luke, who seems to have turned himself into a loser, failing at school, paralyzed with fear and indecision, losing touch with reality.
Albert Goes to Church (Helping Children Learn, #6)
by Jan Luck and Linda Barboa
Poems and Short Stories About My Brother Kevin Who Has Autism
by Richard W. Carlson
More than any other issue, 'losing control' can cause major problems for children. Through the irresistible character of Nicholas, this book gives young children an opportunity to explore with parents or teachers their own feelings as they react to events in their daily lives while learning some useful relaxation techniques. Children who use the simple strategies presented in this charming book, illustrated by the author, will find themselves relaxed and ready to work or play.