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Well done
This book is actually funny.It hits on the aspects of ADHD perfectly, right down to the angelic little sister who can do no wrong.There are some words in the book I wish were not there, like stupid and crazy.I bought it to read to my 5 year old who is ADHD, but with no learning disablities...yet. So I figure we will skip the part on learning disablilities, and being given less homework from the rest of the class.Use it for a tool to help explain what we are doing as a family to address the ADHD, and help him control his behavior.Read it first, cut out what you don't think applies or needs to be heard by your child.The book is mostly informative, and really funny.

A great, down-to-earth kid's view of ADHD!
I bought this book for my 6-year-old nephew and will read it to him when he comes to live with us soon.I can't wait, because it is so simplywritten and straightforward, I'm sure it will help him understand what wehave not been able to tell him about his ADHD condition.It isentertaining, and because it is told in a kid's point of view, it showsADHD with concerns that kids would have that adults might not have eventhought of.I recommend it if you're trying to find just the right way ofreaching your child or student! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Attention-deficit hyperactivit    2. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder    3. General    4. Juvenile Fiction / Social Situations / Special Needs    5. Juvenile literature    6. Parenting - Hyperactivity    7. Pediatrics    8. Psychology    9. Reference    10. ADD    11. ADHD    12. Attention deficit disorder    13. Body & health    14. Children with Special Needs    15. Hyperactivity    16. Social Situations - Special Needs   

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A great read book for kids!
I purchased this book to help other kids understand our 5 yr. old daughter, Tori, who has autism.I sent it to school and they read it to the kids and the teachers thought it was great.Tori loves us to read "Ian's Walk" just about daily.

Ian's Walk: A Story About Autism
We are fortunate enough to have an inclusion class in our building that services children with autism.As an experienced kindergarten teacher, I was looking for a book that would appropriately explain "autism" to my regular ed. class of 5 and 6 year olds. And, Ian's Walk: A Story About Autism is MOST appropriate!:-) Is shows that even though Ian looks like any child in my class, his brain works differently but that's okay.My children know that THE most important part of any person is their heart. So, even though Ian may think differently, as explained in the book, he has a very kind heart. And, that is what matters most!:-)
Great help for siblings
My oldest son, age 6, is diagnosed with Autism, as well as Epilepsy and Hypotonia.My almost 4 yr old son loves to have Ian's walk read to him.He's just now realizing that his big brother is different than normally developing children (he's non-verbal, still in diapers, has frequent seizures, has leg braces, etc...)He sometimes gets very frustrated with his big brother and can relate to the way the girls in the book get angry with their brother in similar situations.As much as he loves his brother it's a relief for him to see that it's okay to get angry. It's a very real story about what life is like when you go out in public with an autistic sibling.I think the book has opened up many discussions (on a preschool level and adult level as well) in our house, I would highly recommend it to any family in a similar situation. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Autism    2. Brothers and sisters    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    4. Children: Grades 2-3    5. Concepts - Senses & Sensation    6. Family - Siblings    7. Fiction    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Senses and sensation    10. Social Issues - Special Needs    11. Body & health   

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Excellent Message
The perfect marriage of art and words, Susan Laughs blends pastel crayon illustrations and two-words-a-page text into a delightful read. With such meager text, the book relies on the illustrations. Somehow the pictures seem European, and when one discovers that the author and illustrator are both from England, it confirms the impression. Susan's piquant face and the idyllic landscapes remind me of the Madeline series, with softer colors.
Sensational!
Susan is so much fun! I wish I had a friend who was so willing to try new and exciting things. Congratulations to the author for recognizing that children with disabilities must be presented as any other children would be: active, energetic, involved and above all else, fun!

I Laugh too
This is a wonderful Book! I have taken this book with me to every family I babysit for - Every child has asked me to read it again. The pictures are great - very expressive. This book is great for all children. What is great is that each child I babysit for has had a different reaction to the final picture (The only picture of Susan in a wheelchair). Some older children have told me about a kid in their grade who uses a wheelchair, some of the younger kids show no surprise whatsever - to them Susan really is no different anyway! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Grades 1-2    4. Emotions    5. Fiction    6. Juvenile Fiction    7. People with disabilities    8. Play    9. Readers - Beginner    10. Social Issues - Special Needs    11. Social Situations - Special Needs    12. Stories in rhyme   

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Nearly Purple-fect
Megan and her friends practically pop off the page. The hilarious descriptions of their prize-winning science projects are matched only by the true-to-life challenges they face in this charming book.

Excellent Book
I'm writing this for my son Spencer.He has dictated:
A heartwarming story

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Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    2. Children: Grades 4-6    3. Deaf    4. Family - Siblings    5. Fiction    6. Juvenile Fiction    7. Schools    8. Science projects    9. Social Issues - Friendship    10. Social Issues - Special Needs    11. Juvenile Fiction / Social Situations / Special Needs   

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A Corner of the Universe
I was a bit worried when I first started reading this book because it didn't seem to have everything I like in it, but I really liked it once it got going. It was funny and sad and happy all along through and I just think it's a very interesting book.

Ann is AMAZING!
I read this book for a project we had to do in reading class.One word - AMAZING!!!
A Book that Influenced My Life
"A Corner of the Universe" is about a 21 year old young man named Adam Mercer who is mentally disabled in such a way that causes him to act as if he were a child. It is also about a 12 year old girl named Hattie Owen who gets to know her uncle, Adam, and his world. The story occurs during the summer of 1958 in a small town in Millerton. Hattie lives in a boarding house managed by her parents. Adam and Hattie enjoy going to Fred Carmel's Funtime Carnival together. The plot of this story is having Adam come back to live with his parents, after all these years of never mentioning him. Hattie is curious about her uncle and decides to meet him, and from there after Hattie begins to grow closer to her uncle. This book is influential because it causes you to think about how precious life really is, and about the obstacles the mentally disabled face, and to make you understand and realize that despite their differences, they are just like us. When I first began reading this book, I wanted to know more about Adam. After reading the book, I thought about people who are like Adam, and what it would be like if I were in his shoes; How would others treat me? Honestly, I also felt the need to visit the nearest carnival. This book tells me that the mentally disabled should be treated the way you would treat those you care about. From reading "A Corner of the Universe", I have learned how to cope with loss, and the true value of a life. Ann M. Martin uses figures of speech in her style of writing, including similes. For example, "I noticed that we settle down gingerly, as if something might break." I recommend this book to anyone who would take their time to read it. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's 12-Up - Fiction - General    2. Children: Grades 4-6    3. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    4. Family - General    5. Family - Multigenerational    6. Family life    7. Fiction    8. Friendship    9. Juvenile Fiction    10. Martin, Ann M.    11. People with mental disabilitie    12. People with mental disabilities    13. Social Issues - Friendship    14. Social Issues - Special Needs    15. Uncles    16. Juvenile Fiction / Family / General   

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A Must Buy
This is one of the best books I have come across to help children, parents, teachers and friends understand the ADHD girl.I raised a son with ADHD and it was totally different than helping raise a granddaughter with ADHD.I am buying copies for my granddaughter, her mom, her LD teacher at school, and her teacher this year.

The Girl's Guide to AD/HD: Don't Lose This Book
This book was an immediate hit with our girls.It helped them understand the nature of AD/HD without making it sound like it was a dreaded disease to have.

Don`t read me!
This book was total caos to read. Nobody got past the first chapter. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder    2. Attention-deficit-disordered c    3. Attention-deficit-disordered children    4. Children's Books/Young Adult Misc. Nonfiction    5. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    6. Health Sciences (Young Adult)    7. Juvenile Nonfiction    8. Juvenile literature    9. Mental health    10. Psychology (Young Adult)    11. School & Education    12. Social Issues - General    13. Social Issues - Special Needs    14. Social Science - Psychology    15. Teenage girls    16. Paediatric medicine   

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Petey: An All-Time Favorite
Petey is one of the most touching stories I've ever read and one of my all-time favorite children's novels. I'm a young middle school teacher, and I read 100+ YA/children's chapter books every year, but I keep coming back to this one. If there was one book I could recommend that everyone read, it would be Petey. I get teary just thinking of this story...that is how real Mikaelsen made Petey to his readers. Petey is the story of a baby, who becomes a boy, who becomes a man, with cerebral palsy. Petey's capacity for love will reach down and grab hold of you in a real way. This became "the book to read" last year for my 7th and 8th graders (who saw me crying once when I was reading it, and of course were fascinated!), both for boys and girls. Some of my "toughest" boys admitted to everyone that they cried while reading it, and challenged other boys to try it and see if they didn't cry. But the tears you'll cry for Petey aren't all of sadness; some are tears of happiness, of triumph...and there is also plenty of laughter in this story. What an important story to share with kids, as they develop love and understanding for people who are different than them! And what a wonderful story for adults to remember what life is really about.

Ben you are wonderful!
I have read Petey a few times.I have even met Ben Mikaelsen.And all I can say is the story of the true Petey is amazing...I wish I could have meet him...Ben you works are truely touching!

Petey--Ben Mikaelson has done it again!
An OUTSTANDING book. As the title says--Ben Mikaelson HAS done it again!
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Subjects:  1. Cerebral palsy    2. Children's 9-12 - Fiction - General    3. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    4. Children: Grades 4-6    5. Fiction    6. Health & Medicine - Diseases    7. Historical - General    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Old age    10. Physically handicapped    11. Social Issues - Friendship    12. Social Issues - Special Needs    13. Social Situations - Friendship    14. Social Situations - Special Needs    15. Juvenile Fiction / Historical / General   

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Nicholas'Review
This is a good book because it has a lot ofaction. The book has a lot of action because Hank thought his sister iguana laid eggs in a cable box. Read on to see what happens.

The Day of the Iguana
A story about three friends Hank, Frankie, and Ashley.Hank and his friends are a magic act they call themselves The Magik 3. Hank's twin cousins are turning four years old.The twin's parents hire a clown but the clown gets sick.Hank's aunt needs to find an act for the birthday party. She askes Hank if he and his friends would perform. Hank and his friends agree to perform.Then Frankie remembers that there is a monster movie marthon that he can't miss.Read the book to see what happens.

Day of the Iguana
The Day of the Iguana tells the story of a fourth grader named Hank Zipzer and his sister's iguana. Science projects are coming due for Hank, so he has to find a project and fast. He gets the idea to take apart his cable box and see what's inside. Wha� he didn't count on is his sister Emily's iguaua laying 23 eggs.
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Subjects:  1. Animals - Pets    2. Brothers and sisters    3. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    4. Children: Grades 4-6    5. Fiction    6. Iguanas as pets    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Pets    9. School & Education    10. Science projects    11. Social Issues - Friendship    12. Social Issues - Special Needs    13. Juvenile Fiction / Social Situations / General   

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Awsome book
Awsome book!!! Not only is it a great motivation book for students with learning disabilties but it is also a great book to teach adults and children about Learning disabilities.I myself grew up with a learning disability now persuing a carrer to be a teacher. Many people have the wrong idea about LD and I feel this book says it all.People think that LD students lack Knowledge. LD Students dont Lack Knowlage as pointed out in the book as well but Ld students lack SKILL!!!!!!Skill can be acquired and then knowledge can be learned.Or you can develop other skills to gain the knowledge needed as a supplement for the skill missing.LD Students can do anything they put their minds to!!!! Don't give up was always my motto and to ingnore nunsence people as well with negitive stigmas or stero types for LD People.The ingnorance that people have about LD is what makes LD people feel so insecure because society lacks information about LD.I tend to use this book to teach all my classes about LD.This book is great for all student Ld or not.Society needs to be informed to prevent society from provoking negitivity or wrong statistics on to LD students.People with LD dont succeed when they believe in all that society has provoked on to us.I belive in ingoring those that dont know and keep going.I am smart!!! I can do it!!!!and this book brings that out in people just like me!!!!!AWSOME BOOK!!!!

My son's favorite !
I have my own "don't give up kid", and he loves to pull this book out sometimes at night and we read it AGAIN ! Since he is the one that requests to read it, I know that it must be hitting home for him and helping him to feel good about himself.I have purchased a copy for the teacher's library at our school. A must have for a LD child's home library.

differences
I notice that some reviews refer to ADD and some refer to LD. The author writes of learning differences which could apply to children with different problems. I really like the way she writes. It is warm and from the heart. It helps put labels aside and look at the child and what the child can do. Another book that does that is Whoa Wiggle-worm which addresses name calling (by adults and children), helping others, understanding and self-conrol. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's 9-12 - Fiction - General    2. Education    3. Fiction    4. Learning disabilities    5. Social Issues - Special Needs    6. Special Education - Learning Disabled   

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Hank Does it Again!!
We first met our hero, Hank Zipzer, in the book Niagra Falls... or Does It? and learned what a funny guy Hank can be.We met his crossword puzzle crazy dad, his mom who owns the family delicatessen called "The Crunchy Pickle" and who is always trying to invent new lunch meats made out of soy, and also his weird, lizard-loving sister Emily and her pet iguana, Katherine (I ask you, how weird do you have to be to name a lizard "Katherine"??)
The report card masscur
1)In my book there is about a boy who cant spell very well but he wants to win the spelling Bee. Because The winner gets an A in spelling.His friend Asely won the spelling bee.Then he ends up with all D's in school. When they go to his mom's Deli his other friend put it in the meet grinder.Then the next day they took it to a very important buyer. So read the book and find out what happens.
My son is 9 and loves it
My son struggled to read, we had troubles finding books that interest him. He is on the last book the zippety zinger and has read all the other ones and just loves them all. Thanks Henry Winkler for the wonderful work that you have done. I recommend these books to all kids... ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    2. Children: Grades 4-6    3. Fiction    4. Humorous Stories    5. Juvenile Fiction    6. Report cards    7. School & Education    8. School stories    9. Schools    10. Social Issues - Special Needs    11. Juvenile Fiction / School & Education   

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Breakthrough Moment
I have a son 9 years old diagnosed with OCD 6 months ago. We have had a terrible time to get him to even go to therapy much less open up and participate. He has had much embarrassment and shame. I got him this book and at first he would not let me read it to him. Finally after much thought he decided to go for it. After reading this book he totally opened up to me and we talked for over a hour about his OCD. He said for the first time he didn't feel alone. He read this book 6 times the first day and even slept with it. He couldn't quit talking about how it is the best book he ever read. We were able to use this little boys struggles and compare them to my sons. It was like the first time that someone actually understood what he was going through. I was hesitant to buy it because it seemed to be for younger kids, but I sure am glad now!!

Very well- written, perhaps too well written
I bought this book shortly after my 5 y.o. daughter was diagnosed with OCD. At the time, she had a very severe case and was more or less baffled by not just her own thoughts and actions, but by the cognitive behavior therapy we were going to weekly. I was trying to find something to help her understand what she was dealing with. And it did that.
Much more than a book about OCD
Though the subject of OCD certainly deserves exploration, the joy of this book is not simply that it promotes understanding through its compassionate telling. It also has a full satisfying plot, thoughtful character development and as with all great stories, a hero who bravely faces a challenge. The colorful illustrations are beautifully rendered and both children and/or their adult readers will finish with a new appreciation of the common courage with which we must all face our difficulties. A must for every school (and home) library! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    2. Children: Grades 2-3    3. Fiction    4. General    5. Juvenile Fiction    6. Obsessive-compulsive disorder    7. Social Issues - Special Needs    8. Anxiety in children   

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Helped my 11-year old daughter with her feelings
My 11 year old daughter read this book and even asked if she could read some of "her favorite essays" to us - she is the older sibling of our 2 year old little girl who was born 17 weeks early and she has cerebral palsy, blindness, deafness, is tube-fed and chronically ill.Her favorite stories were of the ones that she could most relate to - like the little boy who said he did not understand why his sibling was so ill when she was born.I think it made my daughter feel like it was okay for her to have bad and good emotions about her little sister.I think it validated them.

Excellent book for everyone.
Donald Meyer has compiled a wonderful book of essays from siblings of disabled children. My thirty year old son bought me this book for my birthday. Growing up, I too was one of these children and would have truly benefitted from anything that would have explained what happened to our family. As one of these sibs, I had to grapple with guilt, embarassment and also neglect from my parents due to the resources, both financial and emotional that were poured into my sister's handicap. My heart goes out to both parents and siblings of exceptional children. It is so much pain to bear for them and they feel even worse about complaining because they are "normal."

Now this is what I call the perfect book for siblings!
My 8 year old son loves reading me stories written by other siblings.Each story describes how challenging and rewarding it is to have a sibling with special needs.Thanks to all the wonderful kids who wrote in.My son is going to write his own story just for our family!
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Subjects:  1. Brothers and sisters    2. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    3. Children: Grades 4-6    4. Developmentally disabled child    5. Developmentally disabled children    6. Family - Siblings    7. Family relationships    8. Handicapped    9. Juvenile Nonfiction    10. Social Issues - Special Needs    11. Sociology Of The Mentally And Physically Challenged    12. United States    13. Disability: social aspects    14. Local history   

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Thoughtful story
Wanted to get this for my grandson as my husband and I have vision problems.Great book.

Well-written, realistic story
This is a very nicely written story about a boy and his grandfather, who is blind.It portrays a close, loving relationship between the two, and explains in a very simple and positive way how the grandfather perceives the world without his visual sense.The accompanying drawings are simple and artistic.It is so difficult to find realistic, beautiful books for children, but this one is absolutely wonderful.I give it my highest recommendation.

A real lesson to be learned
This wonderful book about relying on your senses when you are blind demonstrates that blind people can lead a productive life.Grandpa shares his zest for life with his grandson, John.At first John does notunderstand how his grandpa is able to do all that he does.Grandpa shareshis secret.As a preservice teacher I've used this book to talk aboutaging and its effects with my students.We also talk about what we can doto help others who have disabilities.This is an excellent book to allowchildren to examine their thoughts on older people and disabilities. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Blind    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Grades 1-2    4. Family - General    5. Fiction    6. Grandfathers    7. Social Issues - Special Needs    8. Juvenile Fiction / Social Situations / Special Needs   

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WONDERFUL BOOK--A MUST READ!!!
This is an amazing story, looking in depth at Sasha, as she struggles with feelings about her brother, who suffers from Torrets syndrome and has to live at a special school. This is a book about her life, and amazingly, it is NOT BORING. It takes the reader away in to her world, where her father, a poet and a teacher and keriger Collage sits and writes in a Barber shop because it has better "atmosphere". Her world where her best friend wants to be a dective, and puts up signs all over Kregier Collage that say Drew Hardy dective agency, and have Sasha's number on them. Sasha's world where her dig Tripod (he only has three legs) steals lasanya from the caffitera.
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Subjects:  1. Children's All Ages - Fiction - General    2. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    3. Children: Grades 3-4    4. Children: Grades 4-6    5. Family - General    6. Family - Siblings    7. Fiction    8. Friendship    9. Interpersonal relations    10. Juvenile Fiction    11. Social Issues - Emotions & Feelings    12. Social Issues - Friendship    13. Social Issues - Special Needs    14. Social Situations - Emotions & Feelings    15. Social Situations - Friendship    16. Tourette syndrome   

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The Teased One's Time To Shine --- Bwilliant!
Rodney Rat is feeling "wather" down. He can't even pronounce his own name because he always pronounces his "rs" as "ws." All the other rodents at his school tease him --- the guinea pigs, the mice and others. He eats his lunch alone and he hides his head underneath his jacket. Then a new rodent shows up, a capybara, who's bigger than any of them and seems like she might be smarter too. But maybe Rodney can outwit her and turn his pronunciation problem to his advantage.
Three cheers for the underdog!
One lesson that my elementary students learned from this story was to not be scared of bullies too much.They eventually go away.

Teaches Great Lessons
This book is great on two levels.The book can be used to open the subject of bullies. On another level, it can approach the subject of disabilities.Disability does not mean unable to achieve. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - MiceHamstersGuinea Pigsetc.    2. Audio: Juvenile    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    4. Children's audiobooks    5. Fiction    6. General    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Schools    9. Social Issues - Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance    10. Social Issues - Special Needs    11. Speech disorders    12. Juvenile Fiction / Social Situations / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance   

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Appropriate and Enjoyable
This book is a great one for reading with neurotypical children who have friends, classmates, and/or siblings on the autism spectrum. It is well written, has nice pictures, and lends itself easily to discussions.
Need conclusion
Its a good book that shows some of the particular way of behavior of a kid affected whit Autism, however it doesn't get to any conclusion or way to get to the kid or understand him.

Good resource for inclusion - it gets the kids talking
When I first read this book I was not crazy about it; I tend not to like books directed at kids that are overtly about autism because the kids automatically know that it is a "lesson" book rather than a story book.But of all the books I bought in an effort to give the regular education teacher a tool for talking with my son's typical classmates about his autism, this is the one that my typical 10 year old daughter selected.We have used it for three years and each time the teacher has said it generated an interesting and sensitive dicussion among the children (grades 1-3).Of course it takes a good teacher to lead the discussion, too, but this book has proved to be a valuable resource. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Autism    2. Brothers and sisters    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    4. Children: Grades 3-4    5. Children: Kindergarten    6. Fiction    7. General    8. Health & Daily Living - General    9. Juvenile Fiction    10. School stories    11. Schools    12. Social Issues - Special Needs    13. Child care & upbringing    14. Disability: social aspects   

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You Can Learn Sign Language
This book is is a good starting piont if you want to learn Sign language.It shows you in picture as well astells you in words how to use your hands.And remember it takes time to learn sign language! But it's a alot fun.

ASL is fun to learn!
I love this book! I have a friend who is deaf and I talk to her in sign language every day. This book has pictures instead of drawings. But I like the drawings on my sign language books that I have. My favorite siner is the girl with black hair and wears a dark purple shirt. Sign language is easy and fun to learn!
Not for Younger Children
I ordered this book to start teaching my two year old daughter sign language, as a way to communicate better. It would be great for older children, and definitley not for beginners, but I didn't like it for me.I felt it was too breif in each section, I wanted more specifics.I felt like the colors and photos of the children doing the signs was distracting and confusing. I would like it more straight forward and to the point. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. American Sign Language    2. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    3. Children: Grades 4-6    4. Juvenile General And Reference Works    5. Juvenile Nonfiction    6. Juvenile literature    7. Language Arts - General    8. Sign language    9. Social Issues - Special Needs    10. Juvenile Fiction / General   

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Spark Great Conversation in Your Home!
My 7 and 9 year-old sons love this book.It talks to them about real experiences they have to deal with every day in real life such as losing stuff, games, and confidence. I had thought we would skip the parts that donot apply to our experiences, such as losing a body part or a loved one,but they want to hear it all.We read this book aloud and it generatesgreat family conversation.The boys kept having me renew the library copyI had, so I had to get my own.

Lost and Found: A Kid's Book for Living Through Loss
Talks about the good that can counter balance loss in life.It starts with minor loss (things), then pets, friends, (moving, etc.), then death.It says it is good for someone as young as 8 years old, but mine would notlisten to the first chapter.Is has a "lecturing" quality tosomeone less informed.It also makes some good points.Contains black andwhite illustrations.I would recommend this one to students from the 4thgrade up, as well as teachers and parents. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's 9-12 - Psychology    2. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    3. Children: Grades 3-4    4. Christianity    5. Death    6. Juvenile Nonfiction    7. Juvenile literature    8. Loss (Psychology)    9. Psychology    10. Religion - General    11. Religious aspects    12. Social Issues - Death & Dying    13. Social Issues - Special Needs    14. Social Science - Psychology    15. Social Situations - Death & Dying    16. Juvenile Fiction / Social Situations / Death & Dying   

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Emily' book report.
I like the book because it was kind of related to me in a way.It was an interesting book.If Iwas you i would buy the book .Besty Byars wrote it and she made it seam real but it was fiction.The little boy Chairle has disability and he can't talk at all.The one that takes him to go see the swans is Sara which is the big sister.Then Chairle gets lost for one whole day .Chairle gotup andevery body was not paying attention him and he walked out of the door.He wanted to go look at the swans but then he forgot where he was and got really scared.He got hurt a lot.Then Sara found him and was so so so so happy to see him.ThenSaras father called but she did not feel comtforbul around him because she did notknow him very well.She was talking to him and she paused...she thought of memores that she had with him when she was a little girl.To me the swans where the main charecter in the story.The swans where very inportant to Chairle.It was a great story to me.
Emily' book report.
I like the book because it was kindof related to me in a way.It was an interesting book.If Iwas you i would buy the book .Besty Byars wrote it and she made it seam real but it was fiction.The little boy Chairle has disability and he can't talk at all.The one that takes him to go see the swans is Sara which is the big sister.Then Chairle gets lost for one whole day .Chairle gotup andevery body was not paying attention him and he walked out of the door.He wanted to go look at the swans but then he forgot where he was and got really scared.He got hurt a lot.Then Sara found him and was so so so so happy to see him.ThenSaras father called but she did not feel comtforbul around him because she did notknow him very well.She was talking to him and she paused...she thought of memores that she had with him when she was a little girl.To me the swans where the main charecter in the story.The swans where very inportant to Chairle.It was a great story to me.
Michael's review
I like the book because it has lots of emotions and detail.It was a good book for reading for many reasons.It was a story that you could read,because it had detail for you to make a picture of what it looked like in the story.It told you how the characters felt in the novel ,and what they saw in the story.It was a exallent for me. ... Read more

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Editorial Review

"I loved Gran's smell, and her warm face when we played touch-your-noseat the gold mirror, and her salty kisses when we sat on Gramps's old army trunkin the attic and listened to the wind sing on the roof."Read more

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The Hickory Chair Review
I recommend that you read the Hickory Chair to find out if a young blind boy can uncover a note that his recently dead grandmother left behind. This book has one-of-a-kind pictures that almost look like real people except for the fact that they are painted! This book is mostly for younger kids ages 4-9. Kids would enjoy this book of adventure!

See with your heart
I'll come right out and say it.I had a very very mixed reaction to this book.Very indeed.Partially, this reaction can be blamed on my initial response to, "The Hickory Chair" when I picked it up.I thought to myself something along the lines of, "oog".Because, you see, I was instantly turned off by the illustrations.Now I recognized that this was a very unkind thing to feel about a book that, honestly, I hadn't even read.So I read it through intently.Then reread it.And I came to the inescapable conclusion that this was an exceedingly well-written story.And I also came to the inescapable conclusion that no matter how many times I read it I was not going to be convinced that the illustrations were a good compliment to the text. More than just pretty pictures
I have a three-year-old son who is blind and this is his favorite book.Many children's books rely heavily on the pictures to carry the story.Though this book has no shortage of beautiful pictures, the text can stand on it's own feet making it ideal for a blind child.My son happily tickles his belly as Gran talks about the old hickory tickling the belly of the sun and sniffs the air when Louis sniffs out Gran while playing hide-and-seek.This story is touching and warm in a way that you can feel with all of your scenes. ...