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1) Dachy's Deaf
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Dachy isn't embarrassed by his hearing aid, but sometimes his friends are so loud he has to turn it off. One day, he does just that to get some peace and quiet, but that's the last thing he ends up getting. The adventure that follows drives home the importance of listening to and caring for your friends as well as appreciating differences in others and overcoming personal obstacles.
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Steggie has a hard time speaking because of her stutter. When she is unable to warn her friends to stay out of the dangerous Dark Forest, they all find themselves in trouble. This charming story will entertain and provide gentle guidance to young readers with an emphasis on patience, friendship, and understanding and appreciating differences in others.
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When Emmy runs out of cream to soothe her eczema, a condition that makes her skin dry and itchy, she and her friends must trek to the Jurassic meadow to gather more flowers and make more cream. But, will Emmy be able to resist scratching her skin until then? What she learns about perseverance and teamwork is good lesson for all children.
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This title introduces readers to the intelligent and helpful animals, like dogs and miniature horses, that care for those who need help getting around or completing tasks. This series is at a Level 2 and is written specifically for emerging readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Some animals are natural workers due...
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A storybook about special needs siblings to engage the whole family!
My daughter, Jordhan, has the unique position of not only being a middle child, but a middle child among siblings with special needs. This story touches on the important contributions Jordhan makes to our family, especially on the days when she doesn't think so. We need more stories for siblings of special needs children. This is my gift to each of them to show how much we appreciate...
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Join Drewbie and his nurse, Colleen, as they go on adventures together. Nothing slows this special-needs boy down from camping, joining Cub Scout, going to school, and even going on a Make-A-Wish trip. Colleen creates ways that Drewbie can enjoy the same things other boys his age enjoy with creativity and enthusiasm. This dynamic duo shows families that with some basic adaptations, a diagnosis of differently abled doesn't mean a death sentence or...
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Este libro, bellamente ilustrado, pretende de una manera sincera acercar a niños y a adultos a David, un niño con síndrome de Down. Aunque a primera vista pueda parecer diferente, le encantan las mismas cosas que al resto de los niños: le gusta garabatear, dibujar, crear… Y lo más importante: le encanta la vida.
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Many people have different abilities and disabilities. While that's a universal truth, the language we use to talk about these abilities and disabilities is definitely not universal. What one person may prefer may not be what another person prefers. However, there are many ways to use language that both recognizes differences and doesn't disparage the challenges that may come with them. The informative main text, augmented with engaging fact boxes...
10) Katie Helps Out
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Fun With Katie: In Katie Helps Out, preschoolers-second graders learn the importance of taking care of the environment and spreading kindness-all while having fun at the beach!
Celebrating Uniqueness: Katie has Down syndrome, but that's not what makes her so special-she loves to help others! Follow along as Katie helps her parents clean up the beach and helps take care of plants, animals, and the planet!
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Many people hold the mistaken belief that a disability defines one's capacity to learn and excel. This volume aims to dispel that myth by exploring the importance of creating educational environments where every student has the opportunity to flourish. By embracing diverse learning styles and empowering all students, schools unlock their potential and enrich the educational experience for everyone. The engaging main text, enhanced with vivid, full-color...
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Carl is Deaf. When he notices that his library does not have any books with Deaf characters, he writes a letter to make a positive change that's inclusive of the asl community. Follow along as Carl writes a letter to help get more Deaf representation in books in the inspirational fiction book Carl Writes a Letter!
Carl was first introduced in our Katie Can series, based on our best-selling book of the same title. Continue following along on Carl's...
13) Tengo dislexia
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Sam nos cuenta su historia y juntos aprendemos qué significa tener dislexia y cómo no es impedimento para que un niño pueda hacer lo que desee en la vida. Sam sabe, como le sucede a su madre, que las dificultades que tiene para escribir, leer o calcular se deben a que tiene dislexia. Pero muchas personalidades relevantes han sufrido o sufren dilexia (dificultad en el aprendizaje provocado por un gen en el sexto cromosoma) sin que ello haya mermado...
14) Katie Meets Carl
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• Ages 4-8, Grades PreK-2, Guided Reading Level E, Lexile
• 24 pages, 8 inches x 8 inches
• Simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color illustrations
• Includes words to know and comprehension questions
• Reading/teaching tips included
Fun With Katie: In Katie Meets Carl, preschoolers-second graders use their hands to learn American Sign Language alongside Katie to talk to the new boy in her class!
Celebrating Uniqueness:...
15) Sarah the Great
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In this fictional narrative, readers learn about a great girl named Sarah. Descriptive text structure and vibrant illustrations help readers follow along and learn about all the things Sarah does that make her great. This fiction volume is paired with the nonfiction book, No One Is Like Sarah.
16) Eliza's Story
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Eliza is a special little girl who longs to be part of a loving family.
She has her dreams like all the other girls her age. One thing is stopping her and she can't understand why. Until, one day, her life was about to change forever.
Read on to find out in this intriguing story.
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When it's time to go to a restaurant, whether he's with a parent or family member, Lou knows what to expect and how to handle himself. Lou's bubble wand will help him be successful in any social situation that could be a challenge for him, such as waiting to be seated, ordering from the menu or waiting for others to finish their food.
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Based on the real-life events of actress and model Jessica Frew, this princess story breaks through barriers of disability. It builds bridges for inclusivity with a storyline that transcends traditional fairy tales. With so many who feel unseen and unheard in the disabled community, The Nonverbal Princess gives a voice to the voiceless, putting the need for equality at center stage with a spotlight that shines with hope for inclusion. A book for all...
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Before they became the world-famous Kids of Widney High, they first had to survive junior high! This rock band, composed entirely of members with developmental disabilities, loves to put on a show, but boy can they can get into fights, trouble, and sticky situations. Join their friend and honorary assistant manager Robbie as he introduces the band members and shows us how they're just like everyone else. From cafeteria food fights to relationship...
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