Sofia & Cleo: Sofia is my sister - Couverture souple

Barnes, Robbie

 
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Synopsis

Sofia Is My Sister is a gentle, heartfelt story about love, understanding, and seeing the world a little differently.

Told through the eyes of Cleo, this beautifully simple picture book introduces her sister Sofia, who doesn’t use words to communicate but expresses herself in her own quiet, meaningful ways. Together, they show that connection isn’t always spoken, it’s felt.

This book fills a gap still missing in many children’s stories.

Too often, autism is either left out completely or explained in a clinical, heavy way. Sofia Is My Sister does something different. It shows autism as part of everyday family life, without labels, without over-explaining, and without treating it as something that needs to be fixed.

Instead, it offers something simple and powerful: a story where difference is normal, calm, and full of love.

For young children, understanding doesn’t come from definitions, it comes from what they see and feel.

This story helps children:

  • Understand that not everyone communicates with words, and that’s okay
  • Build empathy through familiar, everyday moments
  • Recognise differences they may see in real life
  • Feel comfortable with those differences, not confused by them

It quietly shows: this is part of the world, and it belongs.

For parents, this book becomes more than just a story.

It provides:

  • A natural starting point for conversations about autism and differences
  • Gentle, reassuring language without anything clinical or overwhelming
  • Support when explaining behaviours children may not yet understand
  • A story that can be returned to again and again as a child grows

Perfect for children aged 0–6, Sofia Is My Sister is a warm, reassuring read for families, classrooms, and anyone raising or supporting children in a diverse and inclusive world.

Because being different doesn’t mean being less.

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