Book Nook
Have you read a good book that includes someone with a disability? We have! Snuggle into the Book Nook to read about some of the titles available to check out from CeDIR. They may provide a window for you to better understand what it’s like to have a disability. Books can also help you realize that people with disabilities are individuals who are just like you in many ways. After you read the book, let us know what you think about it via e-mail. Selected reviews will be published on the Web.Down Syndrome
The Best Worst Brother by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen
Three-year-old Isaac has an older sister. Her name is Emma. Emma is learning sign language from her mom. Read this book to find out why Emma is learning sign language. Why does Emma want her brother, Isaac to learn sign language? Why do so many kids with Down syndrome use sign language? Check out the Questions and Answers about Sign Language section in the back of the book.
Terry McFee wants to keep his position of defensive safety on the Clippers football team. However, the coach thinks that Terry would do better as the nose tackle. Terry starts working out at the track every morning with his brother, Nicky to improve his speed. But Nicky is training for the Special Olympics as a sprinter. Nicky is continuing to improve his speed times as he practices and giving his brother some unwanted competition.
Why does Terry want to keep his defensive safety position? What disability does Nicky have? What terrible thing happens that helps Terry and Nicky to realize that they each have important talents? What are those talents?
Read this book to find out if Terry and Nicky are able to meet their individual challenges while helping each other to be the best they can be!
Skye Johnson has a busy senior year. Her boyfriend, high school football star, Mike Banner, wants her to spend more time with him. She needs to cut time off her freestyle swim to qualify for the state championship. And her Mom depends on her to help take care of Sunny, her brother who has Down syndrome. Will she have to let one of these things go? Will she be able to keep her 'head above water'?
Derlita loves her Uncle Pucky, who has Down's Syndrome, but sometimes he embarrasses her. Derlita is afraid to have people come to her house because of what they might say about her Uncle. When the family moves to a new town, Derlita has trouble making new friends because she doesn't want them to know about her Uncle. But Avanelle won't let Derlita avoid her forever and Derlita is forced to realize the value of this new friendship and Pucky's enduring love.
Charlie and his friend, Isabelle, are different. Charlie is tall and runs fast. Isabelle is shorter and likes to take her time. See how these friends can still have many things they like to do together.
Follow Russ through his day. From S'mores for breakfast to finding money on the way to school. See how he and his friends at school enjoy this almost perfect day.
Russ and the Apple Tree Surprise by Janet Elizabeth Rickert
Russ, who has Down Syndrome, wants a swing set, but all he has is an apple tree. Russ and his family pick some apples and make pie. Russ discovers that apple trees can be nice too.
Russ, who has Down Syndrome, visits his Uncle Jerry's Firehouse. Russ and Uncle Jerry work on various chores at the firehouse. See Russ spray the fire hose, help wash the dog, and do other exciting things at the firehouse.