This children's book is about 12 year old Catherine who copes admirably with the pressures of growing up. She wants to fit in and have a handsome boyfriend and a best friend in her neighborhood to do normal 12 year old things with. However, Catherine has an autistic brother who always causes a scene when she wants to blend in and a good friend, Jason, who is in a wheel chair and can't speak out loud. She finds that denying her loved ones isn't the solution she is looking for and that embracing her relationships and her love of art are more promising solutions. Catherine is a remarkable girl and a lovable character. She helps her brother by writing rules for him such as "No toys in the fish tank" and "flush"and she helps Jason by writing word cards for his communication book. She is almost too good to be true but the book is a wonderful story about standing up for what you believe in.
My experiences with libraries, literature, and learning.
Friday, November 16, 2012
Rules by Cynthia Lord
This children's book is about 12 year old Catherine who copes admirably with the pressures of growing up. She wants to fit in and have a handsome boyfriend and a best friend in her neighborhood to do normal 12 year old things with. However, Catherine has an autistic brother who always causes a scene when she wants to blend in and a good friend, Jason, who is in a wheel chair and can't speak out loud. She finds that denying her loved ones isn't the solution she is looking for and that embracing her relationships and her love of art are more promising solutions. Catherine is a remarkable girl and a lovable character. She helps her brother by writing rules for him such as "No toys in the fish tank" and "flush"and she helps Jason by writing word cards for his communication book. She is almost too good to be true but the book is a wonderful story about standing up for what you believe in.
