What Do You Mean I Have a Learning Disability? - Hardcover

Grade 3-6-- A pictorial essay about a boy who feels that he is "dumb" because he is unable to do the things his older brothers do, especially in school. Jimmy, 10, has one friend and a cat with whom he likes to spend time, but is uncomfortable around people, doesn't always do his homework, and is disruptive and generally unhappy in class. Finally, testing reveals that Jimmy has a learning disability--although no specific name is given--and he goes for tutoring; in the end he is proud to take home a good paper. This brief book clearly expresses all the feelings that most learning-disabled children experience: fear, anger, discouragement, and lack of self-worth. The book is a good choice for sharing with them as well as with their classmates without special needs. The black-and-white photographs are rather grainy, but they go well with the text and add to the overall appeal. A list of people who have succeeded in spite of learning disabilities is appended as well as list of places to write for help. --Margaret C. Howell, West Springfield Elem . School, VA
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