Sillwee Wobbert: Diabetes and Jose at School and Play [Paperback]

G. Robert (Author)

Book Description

The third book in the Sillwee Wobbert Picture Book Series on health issues. Jose educates Sillwee Wobbert and friends during baseball practice at school about his new conditon: diabetes. Highlights acceptance and inclusiveness of kids with differences.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Colorfully illustrated fun and rhythmic books. Educational and inspiring values. Its message is clear: enjoy life. Great work! Highly Recommended!!!" -- Book Review Club 2002

It’s perfect for parents, siblings, teachers. And its message of acceptance will help kids to appreciate their capabilities better. -- Dr. George Capone, Balt. MD 2002

We will enjoy it for years. It is good to know my daughter is not alone with her health issue. -- Catherine Harrison, Maine 2002

Product Details

• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Dream Pod 9 Inc; 1 edition (October 16, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970486154
• ISBN-13: 978-0970486158
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,520,128 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Phenomenal Series by G. Robert, September 24, 2005

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Jackie Igafo Teo (Jackson, MI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sillwee Wobbert: Diabetes and Jose at School and Play (Paperback)

This weekend, Melody and I had the opportunity to review three of the books in the Sillwee Wobbert Picture Book series. I was immediately impressed. G. Robert has done a phenomenal job at capturing the essence of special needs and putting the information into book form for children. The books are colorful and warm with illustrations that are catchy yet not overwhelmingly "busy" or distracting. Melody sat and read the books on her own. After she finished, I asked her what she thought of Sillwee Wobbert and his friends. "I liked the books. They were fun to read...and cute!" I went on to ask her what she had learned about each or the special needs covered in the books. When asked about Sillwee Wobbert, Diabetes and Jose at School and Play, she said "I learned a lot about Diabetes. If Jose doesn't eat often and watch his sugar, he could become very sick. Sometimes he has to have his finger poked. Kids with diabetes are just like me. They just have to be very careful about what they eat and about what their body tells them." Each book contained a lesson that Melody quickly caught on to. The fact that she understood the intended lesson proved this series to be a valuable tool in teaching not only that it is "ok" to have a disability or special need, but it is also "ok" to be friends with kids who have disabilities or special needs, like Sillwee Wobbert and his friends. With so many books on the market today, this series is sure to rise above the rest with its valuable lessons that are often missed in today's fad movie-related or television series spin-off books. I would recommend this series to anyone working with, treating, or caring for a child. These books will make great additions to hospital or clinic waiting rooms, school classrooms and libraries, childcare centers, and just about anywhere that you're likely to find children.