A Friend Like Kip: Exploring Autism and Friendship

Meet Kip.

Kip loves music, playground games, and his favorite red ball. He greets his friends with a giant smile and a heart full of excitement. But sometimes Kip's way of showing friendship looks different from everyone else's.

At first, Ben isn't sure what to think when Kip stands too close, gets extra excited, or communicates without words. As the year goes on, Ben begins to see something important: there is much more to Kip than the things that make him different.

A Friend Like Kip is a heartwarming story about friendship, understanding, and seeing the kindness hidden inside every smile. Through Ben's eyes, young readers will discover that everyone has their own way of connecting with the world, and that some of the very best friendships grow when we take the time to understand one another.

Perfect for children ages 4–9, families, classrooms, counselors, and educators, A Friend Like Kip celebrates inclusion, empathy, and the joy of making friends who may see the world a little differently.