Dustin, the popular hero of "Big Brother Dustin", is in the second grade now. The excitement of a school day builds as Dustin, who has Downs Syndrome, and his classmates follow their regular day. Teachers use Dave and Skippy as examples in math problems and language arts activities. Who are Dave and Skippy? Readers will find out when Dustin finally gets called out of class to help greet the special visitors. Full color.
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Kindergarten-Grade 2A young boy who has Down syndrome goes through a typical school day while eagerly anticipating a visit from a ventriloquist and his puppet. Dustin is excited because the performer is a family friend and he will be the schools host. The second grader rides the school bus and plays with his friends. He participates in language arts, music, recess, library, and science with his homeroom group, then works individually with a speech therapist and an occupational therapist. Then, While the rest of the class did math, Dustin went to see Mrs. Fadrowski, who helped special kids with their reading and arithmetic. The text comes to an abrupt end following the puppet show. Carter demonstrates how Dustin is like other children instead of how he is different. That approach has merit; however, readers naturally will be curious about Dustins appearance and will want to know what his condition is called (it is never mentioned). As in Big Brother Dustin (Albert Whitman, 1997), the story is illustrated with vibrant color photographs. Few children will be drawn to the book as recreational reading, but the story is valuable for its depiction of a great kid who has special needs but is integrated completely into the life of his school.Lucinda Snyder Whitehurst, St. Christophers School, Richmond, VA
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Booklist
Second-grader Dustin is anticipating an exciting day at school because eagerly awaited guests are coming at two o'clock. But until their arrival, Dustin must get through most of the school day, which in his case, because of his specific learning needs, means not only music, language arts, recess, lunch, library time, and science but also speech and occupational therapies and special reading and math classes. Vibrant full-color photos follow Dustin through his day, showing the activities, the interactions with friends, and the learning experiences enjoyed by this active child. Finally, two o'clock arrives, along with Dave the ventriloquist and his wooden pal, Skippy, who delight their school audience. Using the entertainers' visit as the excuse to tag along with Dustin, the photographers energetically document the school day that is a vital aspect of the youngster's life. The photos, together with the well-written text, reveal the inviting environment integrated schools can offer special needs students. Ellen Mandel
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Alden Carter's thirty-year career includes publication of novels for young adults and adults, nonfiction books on a wide range of topics, and picture books for and about special needs children. Among numerous awards, his novels have been named six times to the American Library Association's list of Best Books of the Year. His adult novel of the Civil War, Bright Starry Banner, was awarded the prestigious John Esten Cooke Fiction Award. A popular speaker, he has given over 600 presentations in schools and at conferences for writers and educators. A former teacher and naval officer, he lives in Marshfield, Wisconsin, with his wife, Carol. They have two adult children: Brian, an architect, and Siri, a college student.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Disappointing,
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This review is from: Dustin's Big School Day (Concept Books (Albert Whitman)) (Hardcover)
The "big surprise" that awaits Dustin at the end of this book is not nearly exciting enough for my kids (ages 5 and 4, one with Down syndrome). The book is wordy, and Dustin's "specialness" is emphasized, rather than downplayed as it was in the first Dustin book. He is shown going to all sorts of therapies and special educational help outside of the classroom. The photos are nice, but, overall, the story is a snore.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not a preachy, didactic approach but colorful, &upbeat .,
By A Customer
This review is from: Dustin's Big School Day (Concept Books (Albert Whitman)) (Hardcover)
The bright, colorful photos show an engaging, happy little boy who happens to have Down syndrome.this is a wonderful little story which emphasizes not how "different' Dustin is but how excited he is about the special event of the day.Great to share with primary grades.
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