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See What I Can Do!
Every child is different. Some are loud, they love talking and showing off. Others are quiet and like to be on their own. Some have differences that you can see, while others have differences that may not be so obvious. We are all unique. We all have our own lives, our own dreams, and our own talents. Let’s see what we can do.
In this gently-told but immensely informative new picture book Jon Roberts tells the stories of a number of children with a variety of differences inspired by the real-life experiences of his daughter, Kya who is on the autistic spectrum, and some of her friends.
A variety of conditions, including autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, ADHD, Down's Syndrome, cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, epilepsey and asthma are introduced for young readers, discussing how the challenges of each affect children both in a school setting and outside and how they engage in activities they love.
80% of royalties from the sale of this book will go towards the work of Scope and Sarah’s Trust.
In this gently-told but immensely informative new picture book Jon Roberts tells the stories of a number of children with a variety of differences inspired by the real-life experiences of his daughter, Kya who is on the autistic spectrum, and some of her friends.
A variety of conditions, including autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, ADHD, Down's Syndrome, cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, epilepsey and asthma are introduced for young readers, discussing how the challenges of each affect children both in a school setting and outside and how they engage in activities they love.
80% of royalties from the sale of this book will go towards the work of Scope and Sarah’s Trust.
- GenresPicture Books
36 pages, Paperback
Published June 22, 2021
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July 3, 2021
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My favourite part of the story is about children that are deaf, as I’m slightly deaf in one ear, but I don’t need to wear a hearing aid.
I became slightly deaf in one ear at the age of 9. I had an ear infection where it was running down my neck, losing my balance and I couldn’t walk or stand. When I was a young girl I had the TV up loud to hear, but as my mum didn’t realise I was slightly deaf she would turn the TV down so I began to lip read. Thankfully now to subtitles I always have subtitles on TV so the television doesn’t have to be up loud.
No one would know that I’m slightly deaf in one ear because my speech is not effected.
I can hear normal with a few people in the room. However I don’t go to book events as I fear I won’t hear every one in a large group.
I do find it difficult to hear my mum and daughter in the back of the car with the noise of the car, but I can hear my partner sitting next to me driving. I normally walk on someone’s right side so my good left ear, picks up what is being said.
I also find it difficult to hear some people and members of staff as we have adapted to wearing masks.
I recommend buying this book for your child as the whole story is very special as it teaches young children to kind to other children that suffer from a form of disability and to be friends with them play with them too.
My favourite story in the book is on page 25.
Hearing with your eyes.
The school bell rings, and the children go into the gym to play basketball.
MaryAnn, Anthony and Louis walk at the front of the line. That way they can look back and see people talking. All three have hearing loss. That means they have difficulty hearing the world around them.
“When I was very young, I used a hearing aid, ” said MaryAnn. ” I learned to talk, too. Now I am totally deaf, so I use sign language. I make shapes with my hands to talk to other people.”
Anthony touches his hearing aid. “Sometimes, my friends talk too fast. They get mad when I ask them to repeat themselves. I wish they would talk clearly and slowly and not scream at me.”
Louis nods. “When I first started school, I had a hard time. People thought I was being rude, and not paying attention. Then the doctor realised I was deaf in one ear. I’ve learned that if you speak clearly and face me, I can read your lips.”
“I’m glad we are able to walk at the front of the line,” says MaryAnn. ” That way we can see people’s lips. When people don’t talk in front of me, I get very sad. I cannot join in the fun. It makes me happy when we play together and I can
My favourite part of the story is about children that are deaf, as I’m slightly deaf in one ear, but I don’t need to wear a hearing aid.
I became slightly deaf in one ear at the age of 9. I had an ear infection where it was running down my neck, losing my balance and I couldn’t walk or stand. When I was a young girl I had the TV up loud to hear, but as my mum didn’t realise I was slightly deaf she would turn the TV down so I began to lip read. Thankfully now to subtitles I always have subtitles on TV so the television doesn’t have to be up loud.
No one would know that I’m slightly deaf in one ear because my speech is not effected.
I can hear normal with a few people in the room. However I don’t go to book events as I fear I won’t hear every one in a large group.
I do find it difficult to hear my mum and daughter in the back of the car with the noise of the car, but I can hear my partner sitting next to me driving. I normally walk on someone’s right side so my good left ear, picks up what is being said.
I also find it difficult to hear some people and members of staff as we have adapted to wearing masks.
I recommend buying this book for your child as the whole story is very special as it teaches young children to kind to other children that suffer from a form of disability and to be friends with them play with them too.
My favourite story in the book is on page 25.
Hearing with your eyes.
The school bell rings, and the children go into the gym to play basketball.
MaryAnn, Anthony and Louis walk at the front of the line. That way they can look back and see people talking. All three have hearing loss. That means they have difficulty hearing the world around them.
“When I was very young, I used a hearing aid, ” said MaryAnn. ” I learned to talk, too. Now I am totally deaf, so I use sign language. I make shapes with my hands to talk to other people.”
Anthony touches his hearing aid. “Sometimes, my friends talk too fast. They get mad when I ask them to repeat themselves. I wish they would talk clearly and slowly and not scream at me.”
Louis nods. “When I first started school, I had a hard time. People thought I was being rude, and not paying attention. Then the doctor realised I was deaf in one ear. I’ve learned that if you speak clearly and face me, I can read your lips.”
“I’m glad we are able to walk at the front of the line,” says MaryAnn. ” That way we can see people’s lips. When people don’t talk in front of me, I get very sad. I cannot join in the fun. It makes me happy when we play together and I can
June 22, 2021
Page after page of stories to encourage exploration and understanding of differences and ignite the determination and imagination of children, parents and teachers, this special book is a fantastic resource for the classroom or to share at home. Reassuring and informative, colourful and lively, positive, meaningful and truly delightful. This book is a joy!
Suitable for ages 5-7 and up!
Suitable for ages 5-7 and up!
July 2, 2023
I appreciate the variety of disabilities being represented, but there are SO MANY WORDS. Each page has more words than most picture books, and it's all explanatory, not story, so I don't know what setting this book is intended to supplement.
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June 20, 2023In Jun 2023 copies of this book were delivered to all primary schools in Southend-on-Sea as part of Jacqson Diego Story Emporium's "Book Elves" initiative.
April 26, 2025
Books about special needs children like this and how they live their daily lives with enthusiasm warm my heart.
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