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~ Marjorie W. Pitzer (Author) "I can play patty-cake!..." (more)
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PreSchool-K–A board book with color photos of children and variations on "I can…. Can you?" The youngsters are all actively engaged: feeding themselves, playing with blocks, swimming, etc. They are clearly happy and reveling in their newfound abilities. Only the back cover mentions that all of the babies and toddlers in the photos have Down syndrome. The book is probably most reassuring for preschoolers who have Down syndrome, as many disabled children never see kids like themselves in picture books.–Linda Beck, Indian Valley Public Library, Telford, PA
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"For new parents, this book is truly inspirational." -- NDSS Update, October 2004

"I would recommend this book to parents of young children with Down syndrome and professionals who work with them." -- Review of Disability Studies, Volume II, Issue 1, 2006
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  • Reading level: Baby-Preschool
  • Board book: 16 pages
  • Publisher: Woodbine House (June 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1890627577
  • ISBN-13: 978-1890627577
  • Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.9 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #145,763 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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    #79 in  Books > Nonfiction > Social Sciences > Special Groups > Disabled

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars (Bet you can too), January 7, 2005
By Oleanna (Minneapolis, MN United States) - See all my reviews
What a find! With the limited choice of books available in which children who happen to have Down syndrome are depicted in normal, everyday experiences, encountering such an appealing little keeper as I Can, Can You? is heartening.

Pitzer's sturdy, colorful photographic board book with rounded corners is about 5x7 inches, perfectly sized for lap sharing or independent holding. It features fifteen adorable babies and toddlers with Down syndrome, not just posing, but captured as they concentrate on real-life activities.

Most of the children are caucasian. One is of Asian and one of African descent. The photos are clear and expressive, one to a page. The repetitive text is simple and positive: `I can [whatever designated activity]! Can you?' (play patty cake, play with blocks, feed myself, take a bath, go down a slide, swim, draw, find my feet, learn sign language, play by myself, share, smile, play ball, discover my world.)

Unspoken `bet you can too' encouragement comes through loud and clear in this pleasant, engaging infant/toddler book with a friendly tone.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A simple and jubilant read-aloud experience, October 12, 2004
By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews
I Can, Can You? is a board book featuring bright color photographs of babies and toddlers with Down syndrome, exploring the world and sharing new experiences. Playing tee-ball, learning sign language, drawing, finding one's feet, each activity is happily related in a phrase "I can... can you?" A simple and jubilant read-aloud experience to share with the very young.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Good variety, February 26, 2007
I really liked this book, It was great to see such a variety of children with Down Syndrome. We were looking for books that included children with Down Syndrome, but did not ever actually say they had it. It was nice to see so many children doing the different things
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5.0 out of 5 stars so special
my son has down syndrome and i thought it would be so special to have a book with other babies in it. all of the pictures show them smiling and doing everyday stuff. Read more
Published 3 months ago by R. Weaver

5.0 out of 5 stars I Can, Can You?
I'm not sure why, but our little 4-year old neighbour boy who has Down Syndrome loves this book and only this book. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Delores

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Unfortunately, this product was never delivered so I cannot rate the product. However the seller was prompt with communication and a refund was issued.
Published 7 months ago by W. Conn

5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
My 12 month old daughter has Down Syndrome. I think this book is more for me than for her. She doesn't realize that she is different and she may not until she outgrows this... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mom of 2

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for little ones!
WE enjoy this sturdy book. The pictures are great. It is the only book we have that features children with down syndrome on all the pages. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Patricia Thornton

5.0 out of 5 stars I Can, Can you?
My 17 month old daughter with Down syndrome adores this book. She enjoys answering every page when it asks "can you? Read more
Published 23 months ago by Jill Accarpio

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I am writing this review because as a prior Early Childhood Special Educator to children birth-3, it was very hard to find board books that had children with different needs and... Read more
Published on November 28, 2007 by Lisa M. Mcclintic

5.0 out of 5 stars I can, Can you?
Cute book for little ones learning or who have down syndrom. My son has down's and he loves the pictures.
Published on August 24, 2007 by Brandy Mays

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Board Book
My son has Down Syndrome and it was so nice to have a book for him to see other people like him, I bought two of these because 6 days after my son was born another little guy with... Read more
Published on July 3, 2007 by Casey Sullivan

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