What Do You Use to Help Your Body?: Maggie Explores the World of Disabilities
Who are the people with disabilities in your neighborhood? Maggie and Momma love going for walks. During every outing, Maggie learns about something new. Today's no different! Momma has arranged for Maggie to meet lots of people in her neighborhood. They all have different jobs. They all come from different cultures. They all use different things to help their bodies. Maggie doesn't just stop to chit-chat. Rather, she gets to the bottom of things. By asking the right question, she discovers how many people with disabilities use aids to help them out. Let's find out how they work, too!
  • Children will learn that disabilities occur in every culture
  • Parents and teachers can accurately explain how various disability aids work
  • Children will realize that working with a disability is a possibility for some
  • Therapists can use this book as a motivational tool for patients with disabilities
  • Kids can satisfy their curiosity about disability aids in an unimposing manner

    Therapists' Acclaim:
    "This book is just right for a preschooler or young elementary aged child who needs a simple introductory explanation about disabilities and accommodations. It's characters experience varied limitations and are represented by culturally diverse people in the neighborhood. The book is short, matter of fact, colorful and to the point."
    --Laurie Zelinger, PhD, author of Please Explain Anxiety to Me

    "Perception of a disability is life-shaping for those who are 'differently able'. it is imperative that they have assistive devices to help them lead normal lives and be perceived as 'normal'. i.e. differently able. Your book shows people living their normal lives with assistive devices which is the way it should be Thanks for your great contribution to the positive perception of people who are differently abled."
    --N.Siddiq, B.Sc., M.D., CBC freelance broadcast journalist

    "This book is a great resource for parents, teachers and other childhood educators to help teach children about living with a disability. It offers important lessons in tolerance, compassion and dignity."
    --Mary Lynne Stewart, Director of Fund Development and Communications, March of Dimes Canada

    For more info see www.JewelKats.com

    From the Growing With Love Series at Loving Healing Press www.LovingHealing.com

    Juvenile Fiction: Social Issues - Special Needs
    Education: Special Education - Physical Disabilities
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    What Do You Use to Help Your Body?: Maggie Explores the World of Disabilities
    Who are the people with disabilities in your neighborhood? Maggie and Momma love going for walks. During every outing, Maggie learns about something new. Today's no different! Momma has arranged for Maggie to meet lots of people in her neighborhood. They all have different jobs. They all come from different cultures. They all use different things to help their bodies. Maggie doesn't just stop to chit-chat. Rather, she gets to the bottom of things. By asking the right question, she discovers how many people with disabilities use aids to help them out. Let's find out how they work, too!
  • Children will learn that disabilities occur in every culture
  • Parents and teachers can accurately explain how various disability aids work
  • Children will realize that working with a disability is a possibility for some
  • Therapists can use this book as a motivational tool for patients with disabilities
  • Kids can satisfy their curiosity about disability aids in an unimposing manner

    Therapists' Acclaim:
    "This book is just right for a preschooler or young elementary aged child who needs a simple introductory explanation about disabilities and accommodations. It's characters experience varied limitations and are represented by culturally diverse people in the neighborhood. The book is short, matter of fact, colorful and to the point."
    --Laurie Zelinger, PhD, author of Please Explain Anxiety to Me

    "Perception of a disability is life-shaping for those who are 'differently able'. it is imperative that they have assistive devices to help them lead normal lives and be perceived as 'normal'. i.e. differently able. Your book shows people living their normal lives with assistive devices which is the way it should be Thanks for your great contribution to the positive perception of people who are differently abled."
    --N.Siddiq, B.Sc., M.D., CBC freelance broadcast journalist

    "This book is a great resource for parents, teachers and other childhood educators to help teach children about living with a disability. It offers important lessons in tolerance, compassion and dignity."
    --Mary Lynne Stewart, Director of Fund Development and Communications, March of Dimes Canada

    For more info see www.JewelKats.com

    From the Growing With Love Series at Loving Healing Press www.LovingHealing.com

    Juvenile Fiction: Social Issues - Special Needs
    Education: Special Education - Physical Disabilities
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    Who are the people with disabilities in your neighborhood? Maggie and Momma love going for walks. During every outing, Maggie learns about something new. Today's no different! Momma has arranged for Maggie to meet lots of people in her neighborhood. They all have different jobs. They all come from different cultures. They all use different things to help their bodies. Maggie doesn't just stop to chit-chat. Rather, she gets to the bottom of things. By asking the right question, she discovers how many people with disabilities use aids to help them out. Let's find out how they work, too!
  • Children will learn that disabilities occur in every culture
  • Parents and teachers can accurately explain how various disability aids work
  • Children will realize that working with a disability is a possibility for some
  • Therapists can use this book as a motivational tool for patients with disabilities
  • Kids can satisfy their curiosity about disability aids in an unimposing manner

    Therapists' Acclaim:
    "This book is just right for a preschooler or young elementary aged child who needs a simple introductory explanation about disabilities and accommodations. It's characters experience varied limitations and are represented by culturally diverse people in the neighborhood. The book is short, matter of fact, colorful and to the point."
    --Laurie Zelinger, PhD, author of Please Explain Anxiety to Me

    "Perception of a disability is life-shaping for those who are 'differently able'. it is imperative that they have assistive devices to help them lead normal lives and be perceived as 'normal'. i.e. differently able. Your book shows people living their normal lives with assistive devices which is the way it should be Thanks for your great contribution to the positive perception of people who are differently abled."
    --N.Siddiq, B.Sc., M.D., CBC freelance broadcast journalist

    "This book is a great resource for parents, teachers and other childhood educators to help teach children about living with a disability. It offers important lessons in tolerance, compassion and dignity."
    --Mary Lynne Stewart, Director of Fund Development and Communications, March of Dimes Canada

    For more info see www.JewelKats.com

    From the Growing With Love Series at Loving Healing Press www.LovingHealing.com

    Juvenile Fiction: Social Issues - Special Needs
    Education: Special Education - Physical Disabilities

  • Product Details

    ISBN-13: 9781615990825
    Publisher: Loving Healing Press
    Publication date: 01/11/2021
    Series: Growing with Love
    Pages: 28
    Product dimensions: 8.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.07(d)
    Age Range: 5 - 7 Years

    About the Author

    Jewel Kats is an award-winning writer. For six years, she penned a teen advice column for Young People's Press. "Confidentially Yours" appeared in dozens of newspapers via the Scripps Howard News Service and TorStar Syndication Services. Her work on this column led her to win a $5,000 writing scholarship by women's publisher, Harlequin Enterprises Ltd. She later earned a $15,000 scholarship from Global Television Network. Jewel's first children's book is called: "Reena's Bollywood Dream: A Story About Sexual Abuse." She is excited about her forthcoming picture book: "Cinderella's Magical Wheelchair." Jewel hails from an Indo-Canadian background, and calls Toronto home. Jewel's website: www.JewelKats.com Contact info: JK@JewelKats.com

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    CHAPTER 1

    Maggie hops, skips and J-U-M-P-S over bumpy pebbles sitting in her way.

    "What will I learn about on today's walk, Momma?" Maggie asks.

    "For today's outing, I've arranged something special," Momma says. "You'll meet people who use different things to help their bodies."

    Maggie and Momma stop to chat with, Liz, who sells fresh flowers on the street.

    "What do you use to help your body?" Maggie asks.

    "I use a hearing aid," Liz says showing off her ear. "It helps me listen to voices and sounds coming from near and far."

    Maggie and Momma stop to chat with, David, who's getting off a Para Transit bus.

    "What do you use to help your body?" Maggie asks.

    "I use a wheelchair," David says. "It helps me zoom around school and home even though I can't stand or walk."

    Maggie and Momma stop to chat with, Justin, who teaches a hiphop dance class at the park.

    "What do you use to help your body?" Maggie asks.

    "I use an artificial leg," Justin says lifting up his pants. "It helps me stand, walk and bop."

    Maggie and Momma stop to chat with, Mrs. Ali, who writes poetry under trees.

    "What do you use to help your body?" Maggie asks.

    "I use a walker," Mrs. Ali says. "It helps me move on my feet, and I can sit down on my walker's seat when I need to relax."

    Maggie and Momma stop to chat with, Yan, who paints by the lake.

    "What do you use to help your body?" Maggie asks.

    "I use a communication board," Yan explains. "I can't speak clearly. So I point to the pictures and alphabet on my board to spell out what I need and think."

    (Continues…)



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