Winston of Churchill by Jean Davies Okimoto
Have you heard about David Orme and his wife Helen Orme? They write numerous books for Dyslexic and struggling readers. Read on to find out more about their books and find out why children are really reading them!As a special education specialist I have seen many books that children struggle with because the reading is too hard. Many books lack age appropriate reading. Let me tell you about a new children s book authored by Patti Block, of Minnesota, titled Where s My Hair? This book definitely has an age appropriate reading level and can be used for educational purposes.If one wolf howls in the January moonlight, what do two wolves do, or three or four? Young readers will find out in this delightful, informative picture book written by children s author Scotti Cohn and illustrated by Susan Detwiler.
A child s 72-page picture book entitled All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome by Kathy Hoopman, compares a cat s behavior with traits of Asperger Syndrome, a type of autism. The adorable color photographs display cat antics that paint a vivid representation of the disorder to help children understand Asperger Syndrome. Readers learn what children with Asperger Syndrome might experience and feel.PEG LEG PEKE is a story about a small Pekingese puppy that has a hurt leg that is in a cast. He tells the narrator when asked that he has a boo-boo . The puppy, along with the narrator, use their imagination and make out that the puppy s cast is a peg leg like a pirate.Winston of Churchill was the 2008 winner of the Green Earth Book Award and after reading this book, I can see why. Winston of Churchill: One Bear s Battle Against Global Warming is a wonderful picture book that addresses the serious issue of global warming.
Tue Dec 22 13:20:22 2009