I Wish I Could Fly Like a Bird! [Spiral-bound]

Katherine Denison (Author), Richard L. Walley (Author), Tanya Weinberger (Illustrator)

Book Description

This is the story of Chic L. Dee, a boy bird with learning disabilites, who flip-flops when he tries to fly. While he struggles to accept his limitations, he begins to discover his talents, trust his intuition and find his own way. Perhaps most importantly, he learns about making room for differences.

Any kid who has ever felt embarrassed socially, who has ever resorted to bravado in the face of shame, will understand Chic--and love this story.

The fully narrated (with original music) audio-cassette tape that accompanies this book makes it accessible to non-readers.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...the book is a winner! This charming tale delivers a message of respect, resilience and hope to its young audience...The adventures of the appealing characters are extraordinarily effective in demystifying learning disabilities for special needs kids and their classmates. It belongs in every elementary school library, and save room on the shelves for the sequels!" -- Rick Lavoie, Executive Director of Riverview School in East Sandwich, MA, and producer of "How Difficult Can This Be?: The F.A.T. City Workshop

"The music is so catchy! My granddaughter doesn't stop singing the tunes." -- Mrs. Ellen Long, Grandparent

"This story successfully conveys the concept of accepting, even embracing, differences in others." -- David Merritt, Children's Librarian

From the Publisher

Wildwood Creative Enterprises is a subsidiary of Wildwood Programs (Learning Disabilities Association of NY’s Capital Region), an organization providing comprehensive services to people of all ages facing the challenges of developmental disability.

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Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 24 pages
• Publisher: Wildwood Creative Enterprises; 1 edition (October 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0965435156
• ISBN-13: 978-0965435154
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,276,175 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a great learning tool, June 22, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: I Wish I Could Fly Like a Bird! (Spiral-bound)

This book is a great heart warming story about a bird who can't fly because he has a learning disability. A super story to read to your child.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Supportive, Encouraging, and Fun, May 1, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: I Wish I Could Fly Like a Bird! (Spiral-bound)

I'm glad this has been in print since 1996. I hope it is available for a long time. It appeals to the imagination of LD children and other children. It is supportive, encouraging, and most of all fun. I didn't see a place to recommend other books so I'd like to mention Little Lemon - Activities for Developing Motivation and Memory Skills by Betsy B. Lee. It has specific strategies along with the story. I think these two books are a helpful combination.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's not just for kids!, February 25, 2000

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Paul Cramer (Albany, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Wish I Could Fly Like a Bird! (Spiral-bound)

This marvelous book, although written for children, has a message for all of us, regarless of age. I know both young and old people who have read and enjoyed this book. Without reservation, I would recommend it to anyone.