Brown and Ortiz show that the differences that seem to separate children with handicaps from others are not important. What is important is the common delight in life--a desire to love, learn and play, and to be accepted for themselves as other children are.
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"Shows preschool disabled children actively playing and learning....In dispelling the fear of the unknown and showing our common needs for physical affection, community, skills, and independence, this book should do much to help the disabled [child] gain acceptance from other children."--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
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I volunteered to put together a group of books for my daughter's preschool (ages 3 1/2-4) which dealt with the topic of diversity and disabilities. I have ordered and read about 15-20 children's books on the subject of children with handicaps. By far this was the very best one that I came across. It had beautiful photographs of children with all types of disabilities and the message in this book (unlike several others which I read) was 100% positive. What I mean by this is that while some other books on disabilities may deliver a message that says "don't be mean, or tease children with disabilities" , etc., this one was totally focused on all children as being lovable and worthwhile people -- very focused on only a positive message. I really enjoyed it and my daughter's class also did. The message is simple, straightforward and very warm. Compared to other books on the subject, this one really was written at a good level for the 3-4 age group.
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My little boy who is Autistic and almost 10 years old loves this book. It is very lovingly written and has such a positive attitude about children no matter what their differences are. This is a must have book for parents, teachers and librarys in schools everywhere. We must teach children that being different is okay, that there is nothing wrong with it. Great illustrations too! My son brings me this book to read nightly and has for months. When this one wears out we will get another one to replace it...
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This is the only book I've been able to find with actual photographs of children with different physical and cognitive disabilities. It's invaluable in helping my 4-year-old understand and discuss this important topic, and it's my hope that preparing her in this way will help her react appropriately when she encounters someone who is differently abled. Some of the photos are a little dated, but that's very much beside the point. Definitely a great book for any preschooler!
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- A Special Kind of Sister by Lucia B. Smith in Back Matter
- The Balancing Girl by Berniece Rabe in Back Matter
- My Friend Leslie: The Story of a Handicapped Child by Maxine B. Rosenberg in Back Matter
- Princess Pooh by Kathleen M. Muldoon in Back Matter
- My Favorite Place by Susan Sargent in Back Matter
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- A Parent/Teacher Guide to Children's Books on Peace and Tolerance by Bob Blumenthal on page 49, page 61, and page 62
- Easy Activities for Building Social Skills: Dozens of Effective Classroom Strategies & Activities to Teach Cooperation and Communication, Manners and Respect, Positive Behavior & More! by Nancy Jolson Leber on page 2, and Back Matter
- Proactive Parenting: Guiding Your Child from Two to Six by Faculty of the Department of Child Devel on page 186
- Special Olympics (True Books: Sports) by Mike Kennedy in Back Matter
- Autism Spectrum Disorders from A to Z: Assessment, Diagnosis... & More! by Barbara T Doyle on page 373
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