I Want To Be Like Poppin' Joe: A True Story Promoting Inclusion and Self-Determination

by Jo Meserve Mach, Vera Lynne Stroup-Rentier, Mary Birdsell (Photographer)

Overview

Dylan has an awesome friend. His friend, Poppin' Joe pops and sells popcorn. Poppin' Joe has a very fun job. It's noisy fun! Dylan learns from Poppin' Joe how to do a job you love.

By sharing their story, we celebrate Dylan's and Joe's many strengths and abilities. Dylan has Down syndrome. Joe has Down syndrome and autism.

"As an inclusive preschool teacher, this is a great resource for parents and teachers. It's also nice to read it to students in your inclusive classroom. I also love that it has real pictures and is a real story. It also has a hidden lesson that everyone has a role model What a great book!"

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781944764302
Publisher:	Finding My Way Books
Publication date:	10/03/2016
Series:	Finding My Way
Edition description:	2nd GE in Story ed.
Pages:	40
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.25(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Jo Meserve Mach (author) spent 36 years as an Occupational Therapist. She is very passionate about sharing the stories of children with special needs. Jo embraces the joy that individuals with disabilities bring to our communities through their unique gifts.

Jo is the cofounder of Finding My Way Books, which offers tools to help children without disabilities realize that children with disabilities are kids just like them.

Readers and teachers love her books, which they describe as "great," "fabulous," which "showcase how a person with a disability can be a mentor to others," and "make the teachable moments and situations perfect for young students."

They are recommended for parents, teachers, elementary school libraries, homeschoolers, and anyone who wants a more just and inclusive world.

Vera Lynne Stroup-Rentier worked professionally in Early Childhood and Special Education programming for 25 years. She has a PhD in Special Education from the University of Kansas and is currently working at Westat.

Vera is passionate about the inclusion of every child in settings where they would be if they did not have a disability. Parenting two children with special needs enriches her life.

Mary Birdsell is a professional photographer and a former Speech and Theatre teacher. She strives to create images that reflect the strengths of each child.

Mary's background in education, theatre and photography intersects as she visually creates our books. She uses colors and shapes to tell a story. For her, each book is like its own theatre production.

Editorial Reviews

Stories are magic. Good stories change lives and cultures. "Finding My Way Books" are spectacular story resources that feature youth and adults living inclusive lives. Beautifully illustrated with photographs and delightfully presented for kids and adults alike. The teaching guides are thoughtful and doable. A great resource for every family and classroom. Jack Pearpoint Inclusion Press; Marsha Forest Centre www.inclusion.com

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