Me and Mister P: questions to ask and activities to try
Jake feels left out because of his autistic brother, until a polar bear arrives. Me and Mister P is a warm, funny story about siblings and being understood.
What age is it for? Me and Mister P is best for ages 6–9. Good for: Life with an autistic brother, and a very unusual helper.
Me and Mister P (Maria Farrer and Daniel Rieley)
- Age
- 6-9
- Best for
- Life with an autistic brother, and a very unusual helper
Read a chapter at a time. Talk about how Jake feels, and how families can make sure everyone feels seen.
What it helps with
- Having an autistic sibling
- Feeling left out
- Family understanding
- Chapter books
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “How does Jake feel about Liam?”
- “Why does he feel left out?”
- “Who arrived?”
- “What did Mister P do?”
- “How did things change?”
- “What helps you feel seen at home?”
5-minute activities to try together
Special time
Plan one-to-one time with each child in the family.
Polar bear helper
Draw what an unusual helper would do for you.
Free printables: Me and Mister P worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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If your child liked this, try
Through the Eyes of Me (Jon Roberts and Hannah Rounding)
- Best for
- Life as a young autistic child
- Age
- 3-7
A Friend for Henry (Jenn Bailey)
- Best for
- Autism, friendship and sensory/social differences
- Age
- 4-8
There's Going to Be a Baby (John Burningham and Helen Oxenbury)
- Best for
- Waiting for a new brother or sister
- Age
- 2-6
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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