Saturdays With Ben: A Sibling Story

By Deborah Goldstein

Book Overview

Some siblings love deeply, even when it's hard.

Saturdays with Ben: A Sibling Story is a heartfelt picture book about love, patience, and understanding through the eyes of a young girl learning what it means to be the sibling of a child with autism.

Sammi loves her big brother Ben. He is funny, special, and an important part of her life. But being Ben's sister is not always easy. Sometimes she feels frustrated when plans change, when Ben needs extra attention, or when she wishes things could be different. She wonders why certain things feel unfair and struggles to understand why life with Ben does not always look like other families.

Through everyday moments filled with challenges, joy, and connection, Sammi discovers that being a sibling means more than sharing a home. It means learning compassion, celebrating differences, and recognizing the unique ways people show love.

This touching story helps children understand the experiences of siblings of children with autism while reminding them that their feelings matter too. It is a gentle celebration of family, acceptance, inclusion, and the special bond between brothers and sisters.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HLVC8CS5
• ISBN13: 9798182804271
• Release Date: September 2026
• Publisher: Red Rock Publishers
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3