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Books > Children's & Educational > Life skills & personal awareness, general studies > Personal issues > Disability & illness
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Just Like Me
(Hardcover)
Louise Gooding; Illustrated by Melissa Iwai, Caterina Delli Carri, Cathyhookey Cathyhookey, Angel Chang
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R313
Discovery Miles 3 130
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An anthology of 40 inspirational figures who are neurologically or physically diverse.
The world is full of people who are a little different. Our uniqueness makes us who we are. We are all 'different; not less'.
This is a collection of the true stories of 40 inspirational figures from around the world, all of whom are physically or neurologically diverse. Each story includes struggles and triumphs, a motivational quote and information on each condition.
Reflective of our diverse society, this book features Simone Biles, Selena Gomez, Temple Grandin, Warwick Davies, Daniel Radcliffe, Stephen Hawking, Greta Thunberg and many more.
Meet Katie - a teenager with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Katie invites readers to learn about OCD from her perspective,
helping them to understand what it is, how her obsessions and
compulsions affect her daily life, and how people around her can
help. With illustrations throughout, this will be an ideal
introduction to OCD for both young people and older readers. It
shows family, friends and teachers how they can support someone
with the condition and will be an excellent way to start a
conversation about OCD, in the classroom or at home.
Melody faces her fears to follow her passion in this stunning
sequel to the acclaimed, New York Times bestselling middle grade
novel Out of My Mind. Melody, the huge-hearted heroine of Out of My
Mind, is a year older, and a year braver. And now with her
Medi-talker, she feels nothing's out of her reach, not even summer
camp. There have to be camps for differently-abled kids like her,
and she's going to sleuth one out. A place where she can trek
through a forest, fly on a zip line, and even ride on a horse! A
place where maybe she really can finally make a real friend, make
her own decisions, and even do things on her own-the dream! By the
light of flickering campfires and the power of thunderstorms,
through the terror of unexpected creatures in cabins and the first
sparkle of a crush, Melody's about to discover how brave and strong
she really is.
"Outdoor Sounds" is a sound and picture matching activity. It
offers 40 cards and sounds to enhance language development.
Arranged in four groups of ten, this set includes forty commonly
heard sounds. New cards and sounds include: mobile phone, car alarm
and skateboarding; animals & birds - bee, sheep, ducks, horse;
out & about - traffic, mower, waves, car alarm; having fun -
fireworks, tennis, swimming; and, transport - car, train,
aeroplane, helicopter. Intended for use in educational settings
and/or therapy contexts under the supervision of an adult. This is
not a toy.
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Focused
(Paperback)
Alyson Gerber
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R249
R205
Discovery Miles 2 050
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Following Braced, which had three starred reviews, comes a story of
a girl caught between her love of chess and her ADHD. Clea can't
control her thoughts. She knows she has to do her homework . . .
but she gets distracted. She knows she can't just say whatever
thought comes into her head . . . but sometimes she can't help
herself. She knows she needs to focus . . . but how can she do that
when the people around her are always chewing gum loudly or making
other annoying noises? It's starting to be a problem-not just in
school, but when Clea's playing chess or just hanging out with her
best friend. Other kids are starting to notice. When Clea fails one
too many tests, her parents take her to be tested, and she finds
out that she has ADHD, which means her attention is all over the
place instead of where it needs to be. Clea knows life can't
continue the way it's been going. She's just not sure how you can
fix a problem that's all in your head. But that's what she's going
to have to do, to find a way to focus. In a starred review,
Booklist called Alyson Gerber's first novel, Braced, "a masterfully
constructed and highly empathetic debut about a different kind of
acceptance." With Focused, she explores even further how, when life
gives you a challenge, the best way to face it is with an open
mind, an open heart, and the open support of the people around you.
In this follow up to the #1 "New York Times" bestseller "I Funny,"
middle schooler Jamie Grimm has big dreams of being the best
stand-up comic in the world--and he won't let the fact that he's
wheelchair-bound stand in his way. After winning the New York state
finals in the Planet's Funniest Kid Comic Contest, Jamie's off to
Boston to compete in the national semi-finals. But when one of his
best buddies runs into trouble at school and a sudden family health
scare rears its head, Jamie has to put his comedic ambitions on
hold and stand by the people he cares about. Can Jamie pass up the
big competition for the sake of his friends and family? (Includes
more than 175 black-and-white illustrations.)
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Buster
(Paperback)
Caleb Huett
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R249
R211
Discovery Miles 2 110
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Buster's a therapy dog who needs to take matters into his own paws
to help a boy understand his own anxiety even if it means breaking
a few rules. Buster's in big trouble. He's been dragged to Dog
Court for breaking one of the most sacred of all dog rules: Never,
ever talk to a human, or let a human know how smart you really are.
But he swears he had a good reason! The boy he's been taking care
of, Tonio, needed his help in a big way. You see, Tonio is afraid
all the time -- afraid of saying or doing the wrong thing, afraid
of making a fool of himself or (even worse) hurting someone else's
feelings. His doctor thinks having a therapy dog will help his
anxiety -- and Buster wants to help. He really wants to help. Even
if it means breaking the rules
Feeling different, especially as a kid, can be tough. But in the
same way that different types of plants and flowers make a garden
more beautiful and enjoyable, different types of people make our
world more vibrant and wonderful. In Just Ask, United States
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor celebrates the different
abilities kids (and people of all ages) have. Using her own
experience as a child who was diagnosed with diabetes, Justice
Sotomayor writes about children with all sorts of challenges - and
looks at the special powers those kids have as well. As the kids
work together to build a community garden, asking questions of each
other along the way, this book encourages readers to do the same:
When we come across someone who is different from us but we're not
sure why, all we have to do is Just Ask.
The unforgettable bestseller Wonder, soon to be a major motion picture, has inspired a nationwide movement to Choose Kind. Now parents and educators can introduce the importance of choosing kind to younger readers with this gorgeous picture book, featuring Auggie and Daisy on an original adventure, written and illustrated by R. J. Palacio.
Over 5 million people have fallen in love with Wonder and have joined the movement to Choose Kind. Now younger readers can meet Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face, and his beloved dog, Daisy.
Countless fans have asked R. J. Palacio to write a book for younger readers. With We’re All Wonders, she makes her picture-book debut as both author and artist, with a spare, powerful text and striking, richly imagined illustrations. Palacio shows readers what it’s like to live in Auggie’s world—a world in which he feels like any other kid, but he’s not always seen that way.
We’re All Wonders may be Auggie’s story, but it taps into every child’s longing to belong, and to be seen for who they truly are. It’s the perfect way for families and educators to talk about empathy and kindness with young children.
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Mockingbird
(Paperback)
Kathryn Erskine
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R249
R194
Discovery Miles 1 940
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Caitlin has Asperger's. The world according to her is black and
white; anything in between is confusing. Before, when things got
confusing, Caitlin went to her older brother, Devon, for help. But
Devon has died, and Caitlin's dad is so distraught that he is just
not helpful. Caitlin wants everything to go back to the way things
were, but she doesn't know how to do that. Then she comes across
the word closure- and she realizes this is what she needs. And in
her search for it, Caitlin discovers that the world may not be
black and white after all.
Throughout my life I have been told directly and indirectly that
dyslexia is found in particular people... [In fact] dyslexia can be
found in someone like me. It isn't just 'okay' but something to be
proud of. This book has been written because I want people to know
that dyslexia can be found in people of every colour, creed, or
circumstance. In this book, rising star entrepreneur Onyinye
Udokporo shares her story of growing up dyslexic in a society where
neurodivergence was always presented as a white male issue. Onyinye
discusses her experience of being diagnosed at 11 years old,
starting a business the following year, gaining a scholarship to a
prestigious boarding school and going on to complete two degrees by
the age of 22, while also being honest about the difficulties she
faced throughout including with bullying and anxiety. She shares
the tips she picked up over the years for thriving with dyslexia
and the strategies she used to overcome her difficulties in reading
and writing well, staying organised and speaking with confidence.
Illuminating wider issues of systemic racism in the educational
sector and providing a timely reminder that dyslexia can be found
in any community and culture, this is an empowering story of
surviving and thriving in the face of adversity.
I love being me, because me is an awesome thing to be! Emma has
limb differences, but different isn't bad, sad, or strange. It's
just different! But when some accessibility problems get in the way
at the local art museum, it ruins the fun of a class trip...and
then Emma's friend Charley makes things even worse! In the middle
of a really bad day, Emma has to call upon her sense of inner
awesome to stand up for herself and teach everyone a lesson about
the transformative power of feeling awesome in your own skin. Amy
Webb's follow-up to When Charley Met Emma, Awesomely Emma will have
all kids cheering as they learn to see the inner awesome in
themselves and those around them.
Pablo and his friends are going to the supermarket, or as they like
to call it, the super place! Tang loves the super place, but Mouse
finds it too bright and too noisy. Pablo and friends find different
ways to have a lovely time among all the sights and sounds of the
Super Place
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Daisy
(Hardcover)
Carmen Gil
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R473
R400
Discovery Miles 4 000
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Gold Medal Winner at the 2017 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards
Everybody in the farmyard loves Daisy the donkey, but as she gets
older, she becomes weaker, less agile, and can't hear so well.
Then, one day, a beautiful pony full of life and energy arrives at
the farm and captures everyone's attention. In this charming tale,
readers will discover the value of the experience and wisdom we
learn with the passing of the years. Guided Reading Level: M,
Lexile Level: 650L
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Braced
(Paperback)
Alyson Gerber
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R222
R187
Discovery Miles 1 870
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