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"Aaron Philip's memoir chronicles his extraordinary journey from happy baby in Antigua to confident teen artist in New York City. His honest, often funny stories of triumph-- despite physical difficulties, poverty, and other challenges-- are as inspiring as they are eye-opening"--Front jacket flap.
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""Meet Charles! He likes music and being with his family. He also has cerebral palsy. Charles is real and so are his experiences. Learn about his life in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students. Kids are naturally curious about differences and disabilities. Charles sheds light on his life, with the help of experienced children's author Mari Schuh. Because cerebral palsy makes it hard to control his muscles, Charles...
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Meet Sydney, a girl who likes the same things other kids do: riding her bike, playing baseball, and hanging out with her friends. Sydney also has cerebral palsy, which makes walking, talking, and using her hands difficult. Sydney shares her first hand account of life with cerebral palsy in I Have Cerebral Palsy so that others can understand what her life is like. Most importantly, Sydney wants her story to help other kids feel more comfortable around...
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We live in a diverse world and it is important to educate our little ones about the differences they may encounter. Using colorful pictures and details this book explains cerebral palsy to small kids in an age appropriate manner. This type of information helps children accept and better understand the diverse world they live in.
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The brain is our most vital organ, but it s also our most vulnerable. It controls everything we think and every action we take, and yet the brain s ability to heal itself when injured is limited. Brain injuries can occur before or during birth as is the case with cerebral palsy or they can be caused by falls, sports, and even warfare. This book explores different types of brain injuries, discusses how they can be prevented or treated, and looks at...
18) The dancing swan
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Lauren always knew she was meant to be a dancer! Even though her brain wouldn't send the right signals to her feet, she didn't let that stop her. With the help of her dancing partner Mayo and the support of her friends and family, Lauren was ready to take her big step out on the stage as the Dancing Swan. Based on the real-life story of ballroom champion Lauren Walier, this heartwarming story shows how anyone can overcome their challenges to achieve...
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