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Stretching Ourselves: Kids With Cerebral Palsy (Hardcover)

~ (Author), Carol S. Carter (Author, Photographer)
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Grade 2-5-Carter offers a brief description of the disorder, followed by photographic essays about four children with different degrees of disability. Emily's stiff muscles and tendons limit her movement, but she is determined to be as normal as she can be, even learning to skate and play basketball. She attends special classes in a regular school. Nic is wheelchair-bound and able to speak only a few words. He goes to a special school and has found ways to compensate for his handicap by using his sense of humor as well as the tools provided to him such as a talking computer. Tanner has a milder form of CP; he is determined to play football and even act in a school play. Leslie has had operations for her physical disabilities but now loves to spend time riding horses. These stories are told with multiple full-color photographs showing the children at work and at play. The simple explanation of the disorder is supported by the inclusion of lists of organizations that can give additional information as well as by books and periodicals on the subject. With many children attending schools with varying degrees of cerebral palsy, this solid introduction to the disability provides just enough information for younger children or to begin a discussion.
Margaret C. Howell, West Springfield Elementary School, VA
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.


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In a straightforward essay, Carter talks about three children with cerebral palsy, a disease that affects the control of voluntary muscles. Emily, Tanner, and Nic have varying degrees of CP. They are shown doing regular kid things--going to school and playing with friends--as well as undergoing physical therapy and using a computer to communicate. The color photographs show the activities in direct, uncluttered images that children will recognize. Without minimizing the difficulties (the children "must work hard to learn things that come easily to others"), Carter puts CP in the context of the child's whole life: Tanner has a stepdad and a little brother; Emily practices staying calm by caring for the family dogs; Nic likes to go bowling with his cousins even if his hands don't always do what he wants. A page of information about CP and a resource list are included. GraceAnne A. DeCandido

Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 4-8
  • Hardcover: 40 pages
  • Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company (April 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0807576379
  • ISBN-13: 978-0807576373
  • Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #691,548 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Stretching Ourselves, March 2, 2002
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My three and a half year old has mild cerebral palsy and really enjoyed reading about other children with CP. She gets frustrated with stretching and was excited to know other kids experience the same frustrations. Her older brother liked reading the book, too. We also liked that it showed children with different degrees of CP.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Stretching Ourselves: Kids with Cerebral Palsy, November 2, 2005
What a fantastic book!!! I was in search of a book for my 2nd grade teacher to read in the class. My daughter has CP and is in a typical class (inclusion). Many of the children did not understand why my daughter "scribbled" or had an aide (whom they mistaken for her mother!) and the many, many questions. The teacher found this book to be so helpful that she shared it with the staff and principal. I now am purchasing a copy for the school library!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent choice, January 29, 2007
As an Educator and parent of children with CP I was thrilled with this book.
It helps my girls identify with other kids who do things they do. It is also
great to share with classrooms to increase awareness and understanding with
kids who don't have disabilities.
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