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Colin Gets a Chance

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A touching story that brings tears to your eyes. A young boy with Down Syndrome plays on a local baseball team. His team cheers him on as he steps up to bat. It is a wonderful example of inclusion, acceptance and the power of perseverance. The book was even illustrated by children with Down Syndrome. It truly is a wonderful addition to any child's home library, and should be included in every elementary school and preschool.

This sweet and touching book about a boy who was born with down syndrome and all he wants to do is be part of his baseball team along with his typical peers..... The author got childrem with DS to illustrate each page to go along with the text..... Great book to read to your preschool and elementary age children.
Ann from Exton, Pa

This book is wonderful for children of all ages to teach them to be kind and supportive of ALL children, and to understand those who have special needs. The book is inspirational not only in the story itself, but the pictures which are created by children with Down Syndrome. I will read this story to my neices and nephews and hope it brings them an understanding of children with Down Syndrome - but also to instill the importance of kindness towards children who may be different than them at school and on the playground. We need more books such as this at home and in schools.

This heartwarming book brings awareness to not only children but adults, with a story of what a child with Downs Syndrome is capable of accomplishing. The book is very inspirational to all who read it.
I plan on using the book in my classroom so that my students can become aware and empathetic towards children with DS and to see that children with DS should be given a chance in all areas of their lives.
Being an art teacher myself, I am touched by the fact that the author creatively selected children with DS to illustrate this beautiful story!!

Wonderful book for kids of all ages. I read it to my two and four year- old grandchildren. At first I thought they may be too young but they loved it asked me to read it again and again. It's a great story that all kids should have the opportunity to read or be read to.
Cathy Keenan

This is a beautiful story with a great message for kids (and teachers). It was a wonderful conversation starter with our young children who have had limited exposure thus far to kids with developmental disabilities - and I plan to buy a copy for all the classrooms at their pre-school.

As a Special Education teacher, this is just the book that I have been waiting for. "Colin Gets A Chance" helps us to open the lines of communication between regular education students, children with disabilities and the professionals who work with them. I found that this book was a great "lead in" to conversations with regular education students to make a better inclusion experience for all. Whether it be on the recess yard, teams, special events in or out of the school, or being in classes together, this book allows us to talk freely with children about this very unique subject. This book is a dream come true! Brian: Thank you for writing such a wonderful story and the illustrations are amazing, just like the kids who did them!

This author dives into a very personal experience and it translates well in the book. The publication is very creative using illustrations provided by other children with Down Syndrome. My kids loved it! I look forward to many more books written by this outstanding author.

We read this book as a girl scout troop. The girls were cheering Colin's name, and commenting on each and every illustration. It is a lovely story where not only is Colin the hero but so are his friends. It is a great book to demonstrate doing the right thing for a friend.

This book, written by a father of a school age boy with Down Syndrome, is a great way to inspire student discussions about what they can do to open the door for others. A very positive and moving story, for the kids and illustrated by the kids! GO COLIN!!!!