Ben, King of the River

By Layne Johnson and David Gifaldi

Chad can’t wait for the camping trip. He just hopes his brother, Ben, won’t ruin it. Ben was born with a developmental disability, and though he’s five, he doesn’t always act it. Ben doesn’t like new things, and sometimes his behavior is embarrassing. Chad loves Ben, but life with him can be frustrating. The camping trip is great, and Ben especially loves being in the water. He splashes and plays and holds his hands high, like he’s King of the River. But Chad sees some boys who make fun of Ben. The brothers encounter the same boys later and Chad expects the worst. But when he introduces Ben, something surprising—and wonderful—takes place.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Albert Whitman Company
• Release date: Jul 29, 2014
• ISBN: 9781497669253

Reviews for Ben, King of the River

[bluemopitz_1 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

A good book about learning to accept having a differently-abled sibling. The older brother is ashamed of his brother and embarrassed by his actions, but he is also protective and learns that people are usually very kind once they meet his brother. This would be very good for curriculum about differently-abled people and treating everyone with respect.