My Brother, Matthew
Illustrator
Mary Thompson
Publisher
Woodbine House
Publication Year
1992
ISBN
9780933149472
Pages
28 pages
Genre
realism
Format
picture book
Item Type
Fiction
Annotation
Though David knows frustration and resentment at times, he feels he understands his disabled little brother even better than his parents; and together the two boys experience a great deal of joy.
Grade Level
K-3; 3-5
Diversity Topics
Disability and Health; Developmental disability; child born with special needs
Main Character
male child
Race/Ethnicities
White
Family Formation
mother, father, and grandmother
Keywords
baby brother; new sibling; hospital; cat; feelings; therapist; special exercises; playing; space toys
Diversity Impact
direct
STARS Citation
Thompson, Mary, "My Brother, Matthew" (1992). Diverse Families. 1664.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/diversefamilies/1664