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"A children's picture book that celebrates the inherent differences in every person, and encourages children to welcome differences with open arms"--

Ten-year-old Patrick O'Brien is a natural target at school. Shy, dyslexic, and small for his age, he tries to hide his first-grade reading level from everyone: from his classmates, from the grandfather who cares for him, and from the teachers who are supposed to help him. But the real trouble begins when Patrick is accused of attacking a school aide. The aide promptly quits and sues the boy, his family, and the school district. Patrick's grandfather...

'Willy knows exactly what will cheer up his best friend, Carlos, this Christmas. A visit from Santa! But with no chimney and a locked lobby door, will Santa ever be able to get up to the nineteenth floor of the building where they live? Willy knows Santa can make it--no matter how difficult--to bring Carlos his gift, as well as a glimpse of hope on Christmas"--P [4] of cover.

After her daughter contracts a fatal disease, Charlotte O'Keefe must confront some serious questions that ultimately lead to one final epiphany: what constitutes a valuable life.

The Peterson family has a new puppy, Honey the golden lab, to foster, and Charles sets about trying to find her a perfect home.

Covering all kinds of disabilities- including cerebral palsy, autism, retardation, ADD, and language problems- this comprehensive guide offers parents specific ways of helping all special needs children reach their full intellectual and emotional potential.

"Born Extraordinary helps parents of children with differences and disabilities to relinquish their instinctive anxieties, embrace their new normal, and ultimately find joy in watching their children thrive. Often the subjects of unwanted attention-ranging from pitying stares to bullying-Zucker and her sons have learned to ignore what others think and live fearlessly. Also incorporating the stories of other families with visible and invisible differences...

"From the author of Rust & Stardust comes this heartbreaking story, inspired by true events, of how far one mother must go to protect her daughter. Dover, Massachusetts, 1969. Ginny Richardson's heart was torn open when her baby girl, Lucy, born with DownSyndrome, was taken from her. Under pressure from his powerful family, her husband, Ab, sent Lucy away to Willowridge, a special school for the "feeble-minded." Ab tried to convince Ginny it was for...

"Peppa makes a new friend at school! He name is Mandy Mouse. Mandy is fun, fearless and a lot like Peppa. She also uses a wheelchair to get around!"--Page [4] of cover.

Because she loves horses but is scared of them, Melody wants to conquer her fears, so she hopes a summer camp will be the place to welcome someone with cerebral palsy who wants to learn to ride.