Alexander, C (2012). Back to front and upside down. Grand Rapids,
Mich: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers.
It's
Mr. Slipper's birthday and whole class is creating him a birthday card. Stan is overjoyed at the prospect until he
realizes that writing is involved. How will Stan overcome this obstacle. This
book helps young reads see that they are rarely the only one with any
problem. It also highlights where they
should go for help and how that can free others to ask questions too.
Genre: Fiction
Format:
Picture BookSuggested Age or Grade level (s): Ages 4 - 8
Awards: 2013 Schneider Family Book Award
Seeger, P., Jacobs, P. D. B., & Christie, R. G. (2006). The deaf musicians. New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons.
Lee played piano in a jazz club band that was
in sync with each other until the night the band members noticed he wasn't
answering their notes like before. Lee
realized he was losing his hearing. They tried to cover for him but it wasn't
long before the band leader noticed, too. Lee must now learn how to function in
his new world and figure out if music will fit in that world. After all, who would want to listen to a deaf
musician?
Genre: Fiction
Format:
Picture BookSuggested Age or Grade level (s): Ages 4 - 8
Awards: 2007 Schneider Family Book Award
Bertrand, D. G., Sweetland, R., & Vega,
E. . (2004). My pal, Victor. Green Bay, Wis: Raven Tree Press.
This is a story of boyhood friendship that is unimpeded by the limitations nature has placed on them . The reader is carried along on the adventure as two friends Dominick and Victor enjoy a carefree summer. The vivid illustrations provide a window through which the can enjoy the adventures that occur in the character's minds as well as in their reality. A great story to help teach character building skills.
Genre: Fiction
Format:
Picture BookSuggested Age or Grade level (s): Ages 9 - 12
Awards: 2005 Schneider Family Book Award
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