Edward’s world has fallen apart. Marriage failed. House lost. Career in deep trouble. Now he has to find a place to live while rebuilding his shattered life. That is when he rents a room in the household of the old-fashioned Mrs King. Mrs King has a daughter – Samantha – with some deep developmental issues who at age 21, still lives in the world of a five year old. Can Edward be of any help and if so, how? Would becoming her younger brother, wearing diapers and plastic pants and drinking from a bottle help? This wonderful AB/DL story is full of fun and enjoyment as Edward discovers who he really is inside as he becomes a ‘Samantha's New Brother ’.

Samantha had her friend Zoe over to her house one day after school. Zoe met Samantha's brother Michael who is autistic. The next day Zoe didn't want to play with Samantha and everyone at school was laughing about Michael...

Edward's world has fallen apart. Marriage failed. House lost. Career in deep trouble. Now he has to find a place to live while rebuilding his shattered life. That is when he rents a room in the household of the old-fashioned Mrs King.Mrs King has a daughter - Samantha - with some deep developmental issues who at age 21, still lives in the world of a five year old. Can Edward be of any help and if so, how?This wonderful AB/DL story is full of fun and enjoyment as Edward discovers who he really is inside as he becomes a 'Samantha's New Brother '.NOTE: This is the 'diaper version' of "A brother for Samantha"

In this charming and poignant debut graphic novel, a young girl struggles to understand, accept, and support her remarkable little brother as he adapts to life with ADHD. Based on the author's own childhood and told through funny, beautifully illustrated vignettes, this story of two siblings celebrates empathy and embraces how difference makes every family unique. When Jacob is born, Samantha is excited to have a normal little brother to play with. But those expectations are quickly upended as he grows into a loud, chaotic, and seemingly unstoppable force. And even though he can be a handful, Jacob's extraordinary strength and curiosity have a way of landing him in some unexpected, hilarious, and even heartwarming situations. As Samantha struggles to get along with her little brother and survive his daily shenanigans, sweet moments of lighthearted fun surface to remind her—and the reader—that loving your family for who they are isn't so complicated after all.

Grade level: 4, 5, 6, 7, e, i.