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32 pp.
| Free Spirit
| April, 2014
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TradeISBN 978-1-57542-466-8$15.99
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PaperISBN 978-1-57542-467-5$9.99
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EbookISBN 978-1-57542-595-5
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K-3
Armond, a boy with Asperger's syndrome, goes to Felicia's birthday party but is nervous about popping balloons, strong smells, and more. When the chaos is too much, Armond takes "a break" in a quiet room and then rejoins the party. Carlson's gentle, if purposeful, approach and childlike storyboard illustrations may help readers empathize with what Armond is experiencing. A note to adults is appended.