Benji, the Bad Day, and Me
Sammy is having a very bad day at school and at home until his autistic brother, Benji, finds a way to make him feel better.
2024 NATIONAL MEDAL
for Museum and Library Service Finalist
Sammy is having a very bad day at school and at home until his autistic brother, Benji, finds a way to make him feel better.
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