 Let's Talk About It Series: Extraordinary Friends by Fred Rogers" |
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Mr. Rogers deals with the concerns, questions, and confusion children may have about people with special needs. He begins by describing common feelings they experience when they meet someone with a disability, such as curiosity, fear, or surprise. Readers are reassured that these reactions are normal and that getting to know individuals is the best way to understand and appreciate them. | This series teaches diversity and inclusivity to very young readers. In simple language, these texts explain how kids with disabilities participate in everyday life. Colorful photographs show kids with disabilities enjoying activities with their peers. | Living with a sibling who has special needs can be difficult for a child to deal with, day after day. This book provides anecdotal examples, self-help guidelines, and practical coping techniques to promote positive, realistic attitudes as well as the benefits of having a special needs sibling. | This personal, tender depiction of the author/artist's young autistic sister treats the girl as a person with a rich, responsive inner life despite her inability to behave and communicate "normally." This artistic, loving tribute to a child who is sensitive and joyful despite her disability truly helps dispel some misunderstandings about autism. |
