Text and photographs depict the activities of Brian Hanson, who is able to lead an active existence as a nursery school teacher despite a partial paralysis requiring the use of a wheelchair.
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Kindergarten-Grade 3 A photo essay that presents a different view of the handicapped. Brian, a young teacher, was injured in a freak lacrosse accident and is now confined to a wheelchair. The essay follows him through a typical day, showing especially his interaction with the children in the day care center where he works. The black-and-white photographs show Brian working with the children and illustrate that all is not perfectfor instance, there is little room for a wheelchair and the children when playing a game. Powers makes it clear that the fall that Brian suffered would not normally cause paralysis, nor is his condition contagious. At times the text is overly sweet, such as "He knows how to take care of himself, and other people, too," but generally the book gives an honest picture of the life of a disabled person. Margaret C. Howell, Cameron Elementary School, Fairfax County, Va.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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This book is wonderful,
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This review is from: Our Teacher's in a Wheelchair (Library Binding)
Not only does this book teach children tolerance and acceptance of those who are "different" it also is an underlying love story from the author to her then-fiance, the subject of the book. I was fortunate enough to know them both, and my picture actually appears in this book twice. I have very fond memories of Brian and hope that he and Mary Ellen are well. I personally would buy every copy I can. :)
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Outstanding, stereotype-shattering book!,
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This review is from: Our Teacher's in a Wheelchair (Library Binding)
A matter-of-fact book with lots of photographs about a male pre-school teacher who gets around in a wheelchair. Understated, highly engaging non-fiction.
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Brian Hanson teaches in a day-care center. Read the first page New!
Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
Brian Hanson teaches in a day-care center. Read the first page New!
Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Reading Stories for Comprehension Success: Intermediate Level, Grades 4 - 6 by Katherine L. Hall on page 303, and page 304
- Turning on Learning: Five Approaches for Multicultural Teaching Plans, 2nd Edition by Carl A. Grant on page 83
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