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We all have our special ways. From tastes in food to fashion sense, our differences make us unique. For some children, their differences can feel like burdens.
Children with special needs might have a hard time relating to mainstream books. The problem isn’t necessarily text difficulty or even subject matter. The real issue is lack of diversity in main characters. While we teach children about tolerance, we negate some of that lesson by withholding a wide range of protagonists who deal with disabilities. Many of my students found a hero in Percy Jackson, not because he was a demigod but because he struggled with ADHD and dyslexia. For younger children, Prince Noah is a role model.
In the book Prince Noah and the School of Pirates, readers experience the thrill of thinking outside the box. When does the equation 5+5=2? When 5 fingers + 5 fingers equal 2 hands, of course. Likewise, the characters in this story celebrate differences in thinking, learning, and physical makeup. It’s a great lesson to learn at a young age. Though the imagination/plot level is most appropriate for younger elementary students, the story format might prove to be a challenge. Consider reading this out loud with your young ones. That way, you can also have the necessary conversations that make this book so effective as a learning tool.
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I’d read it with my friends’ kids.
I would read it with my great niece.
would love this book for my grandson
I would read this great storybook to my three year old grandson.
I’d read it to my friend!
I’d read this with my kids. They love a good adventure.
We would read this to my grandson, Carter. He loves anything and everything pirates. This would definitely be winner in our home.
I would read this adorable book with my kiddos! Thanks a bunch.
I would donate this to our local Early Childhood Special Education (ESCE) program, which is housed in the same building where I teach adult learners.
I would read Prince Noah and the School Pirates to my elementary school class
I would read it with the youngest in our family.
I will read it to my granddaughters
I would read Prince Noah and the School Pirates with my son
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I would read it to my nephews.
I would read it with my 3 year old grandson
I would read it to my niece & nephew!
I would read it with my daughter.
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