"There's a new boy at school called Louis. Louis sits next to me and I look after him. He's not quite like the rest of us. Sometimes I wonder what he's thinking about. He often just sits and stares at the wall. If I ask him what he's looking at he says, 'Looking at' and carries on looking." This introduction to the issue of autism shows how - through imagination, kindness, and a special game of football - Louis's classmates find a way to join him in his world. Then they can include Louis in theirs.
A children's book that was voted Top Choice in our January 2006 book reviews, has gone on to win the Nasen TES Special Educational Needs - Children's Book Award 2006… it introduces children to the issue of autism through use of an engaging story and attractive illustrations. - Child Education
A moving picture book about an autistic schoolboy who makes a small breakthrough to which his friends and teachers respond. It helps children understand how being sensitive to others might make you, too, feel good - Sunday Times
This book is about autism, but it's such an excellent picture book in its own right that is would be a great shame to pigeon-hole it as an 'issues' story... Polly Dunbar's excellent illustrations are full of entertaining incidental detail. - The Ultimate First Book Guide
A sensitively handled story. - Child Care
It's a book that promotes acceptance and sensitivity in a beautiful and non-sentimental way. - Booktrust
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