More than a delightful story, Captain Tommy teaches understanding and kindness. Tommy goes to “space camp” and meets John, a boy who seems “spaced out” and different from other children. The camp counselor makes Tommy the captain of the spaceship, and gives him the job of getting John to interact with the other space-kids. After several attempts, Tommy succeeds, and John shows everyone how to climb a “space pole” and slide back down. The kids are impressed, and John becomes a true part of the group, no longer “lost in space.” Great for kids with spectrum children in their lives!
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Compassionate,
By Barb Willingsgate (Thousand Oaks, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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A lovely tale of acceptance. This does not appear to be the work of a literary genius, but, still, stories like this need to be available to children. Accepting individual differences is the most important ingredient in improving this world, and the author fully succeeds in promoting such an ideal.
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This masterpiece is a brilliant, compassionate work about acceptance.
Tommy and his friend Kevin are two tweens (8-12) who are excited about attending day camp. At Camp Acorn, they are greeted with the news that it is "Space Week," where each camper is expected to make space themed projects and play space themed games. A new boy named John is in their group. He has an aide who helps direct him when others ask him questions. Kevin and Tommy first saw John sliding down the same rock. John's aide later tells Tommy that routine and doing the same things helps John feel safe and oriented. She then asks Tommy to partner up with John instead of Kevin. She sees compassion in Tommy and the real chance for him to reach out to a child in need. Without ever using the word "autism," it is clear from John's behavior that he has autism. He flaps his hands; is marginally verbal and needs extra help to focus on what the group is doing. His aide and the camp counselor see Tommy as a person who can help John do these things. The aide tells Tommy that he is the ship's "captain" and that it is a captain's job to bring in ships who, like John are lost in space. Filled with pride at being named captain, Tommy plays with John and discovers this boy has skills the other children do not. John is very agile and has a wonderful imagination. Together, the captain and the lost space ship forge to frontiers previously unknown! This is an ideal book for children of all ages. This deserves a place of honor in the home and in the classroom. A must have for all! "Trevor, Trevor" Trevor Trevor and Personal Space Camp are the ideal companion books to this one.
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Great for classroom use,
By rosygirl (tennessee) - See all my reviews
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This book makes for good classroom reading and is a great tool for helping students learn how to interact with children that may be different than themselves. While children may be reluctant to play with someone who seemingly is indifferent, rude or just does some strange things, this book shows them how they can reach out and be a friend to them.
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My friend Kevin and I are going to Camp Acorn today. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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My friend Kevin and I are going to Camp Acorn today. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
space people Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Camp Acorn New!
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Front Cover | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- My Friend with Autism: A Coloring Book for Peers and Siblings by Beverly Bishop in Back Matter
- A Treasure Chest of Behavioral Strategies for Individuals with Autism by Beth Fouse in Back Matter
- Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders: Frequently Asked Questions by Diane Yapko on page 195
- Autism - From Research to Individualized Practice by Robin L. Gabriels on page 227
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