I'm Here

Reynolds, Peter H. I'm Here. Copyright 2001, Simon & Schuster, Inc.

For the world you may be one person, but for one person - you may be the world.

This book, by the same author of The Dot tells the heartwarming story of a young boy that is isolated from his classmates because of being different, a child diagnosed with Autism.  The story takes place on the playground where the young boy makes a paper airplane that leads him to a new friendship.

This story is meant to help reach out, embrace, and appreciate children in the autism spectrum, or anyone that's been considered "different" with a strong anti-bullying message encouraging children to stand up for others who may not seem to belong

Intended Readers: Ages 4-8

It's important for all learners to understand that not one person is the same.  I would use this book to help the reader broaden their horizons of relationships and to know that the people you may consider friends do not have to be solely about the similarities you may share.

Here's a short film version of the story: