Children with Special Needs
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Anything but Typical
Nora Raleigh Baskin (2009) , 160-200 pages
Illustrated by
Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade), Adult/Parent
Category: Read Aloud, Realistic Fiction, Special Needs
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This fascinating novel is told
in a diary-like format with experiences
spelled out with honesty and a little
humor. Jason Blake is a 12 year old
with autism. Like other boys his age,
he has his own interests-his being
writing and reading. But he feels
awkward around peers and is sometimes
mistreated and/or misunderstood. Jason
is able to be in a “regular” classroom
without an aide, but has to work hard
to regulate his behavior and
communicate. One day Jason makes
contact with another writer on an
online writers’ site. Not only does the
writer compliment him on his stories,
but the writer is a girl! Read to find
out how this online friendship makes an
impact on Jason’s life and whether he
can finally accept and appreciate that
he is Anything but Typical.
Reviewed by: Jeanenne / Steele Creek Library
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Comments from Readers
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Aris, age 12 from North Carolina
I really enjoyed this book. It gave me an insight to autism and helped me understand autistic people better. This book is life changing. Read it!
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Autism and Me: Sibling Stories
Ouisie Shapiro (2009) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by Steven Vote
Audience: Primary (k-3rd grade), Intermediate (4th-6th grade), Adult/Parent
Category: Non-Fiction, Special Needs
(This book has outstanding illustrations)
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Do you have a sister or brother with
autism? Or maybe you have a friend or
relative who lives with a sibling with
autism? This book gives you a peek into
how it is for 14 “typical” children,
both the joys and challenges. The
photographs in the book show children
with feelings ranging from happy to
thoughtful and include a large picture
of each sibling pair. The mini-essays
are honest and sometimes funny, and one
of them is about the niece and nephew
of the author. As you read this
book you might find many differences,
but also a few similarities in the
feelings you have for your own sibling
and the things you like to do together.
Reviewed by: Jeanenne / Steele Creek Library
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My Sister, Alicia May
Nancy Tupper Ling (2009) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by Shennen Bersani
Audience: Primary (k-3rd grade), Intermediate (4th-6th grade), Adult/Parent
Category: Read Aloud, Realistic Fiction, Special Needs
(This book has outstanding illustrations)
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This picture book based on the life of
a girl with Down syndrome is written in
the voice of Rachel, her older sister.
Rachel explains how Alicia May is like
many other girls her own age with an
interest in dogs, horses, and toenail
polishing. The wonderful times also
come with tough times for Rachel, like
when her sister is annoying her too
much. Or the time when bullies on the
bus mistreat Alicia May. Read to find
out what Rachel does to stick up for
her little sister. The book’s
illustrations are so vivid that they
almost look like photographs. This
tribute to sisterly love should be
shared with siblings of children with
Down syndrome, school-age classmates,
and anyone else learning to appreciate
differences in others.
Reviewed by: Jeanenne / Steele Creek Library
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Arnie and His School Tools: Simple Sensory Solutions That Build Success
Jennifer Veenendall (2008) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by
Audience: Primary (k-3rd grade), Intermediate (4th-6th grade), Adult/Parent
Category: Read Aloud, Realistic Fiction, Special Needs
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This picture book is told from the
point-of-view of a boy named Arnie.
Arnie seems like a regular kid with
such interests as drawing and
basketball, but he is different. Arnie
is a MOVER. He has a hard time sitting
still and paying attention because his
inner “motor” runs a little higher than
most kids'. Arnie has sensory
processing challenges, but he uses his
school tools to help him during the day
at both school and home. Some of the
things he does throughout the day
include sitting on a special cushion
seat, having a fidget toy in his hand
during listening times, wearing a heavy
vest or lap blanket, and jumping on a
trampoline. This book both teaches and
entertains with its simple text and fun
pictures.
Reviewed by: Jeanenne / Steele Creek Library
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My Travelin' Eye
Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw (2008) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by
Audience: Primary (k-3rd grade), Intermediate (4th-6th grade), Adult/Parent
Category: Read Aloud, Realistic Fiction, Special Needs
(This book has outstanding illustrations)
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Jenny Sue was born with her eyes going
two different ways. She calls her eye
that goes its own way her "'travelin'
eye,' because everywhere it goes . . .
I follow." When Jenny Sue's mother
takes her to the ophthalmologist, she
is required to wear a patch. The patch
makes her sad and it is a little scary
because she cannot see very well.
However, thanks to her mother's help,
Jenny Sue is able to make trendy and
decorative patches that the other kids
at school admire. The patch works and
she is able to see better and her eye
is stronger. Colorful illustrations
were created using tissue paper,
crayon, pencil, and acrylics.
Reviewed by: Emily / South County Regional Library
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