Status
Available
Call number
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Publication
Bethany House Publishers (2007), 32 pages
Description
Allie helps Jesse, her older, mentally disabled brother on his way to school and endures the taunts of other children, but she does not understand why God made Jesse the way he is until she takes the time to "walk in his shoes" for a while.
User reviews
LibraryThing member caitlinsnead
An Important Picture Book From Beverly Lewis
What parent hasn't urged her son or daughter not to stare or tease a child who is "different" or disabled in some way?
As Jesse's sister struggle to understand her brother--and to deal with the kids who make fun of him--families everywhere will benefit
What parent hasn't urged her son or daughter not to stare or tease a child who is "different" or disabled in some way?
As Jesse's sister struggle to understand her brother--and to deal with the kids who make fun of him--families everywhere will benefit
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from this sensitive yet realistic story about learning to understand and befriend a child with special needs Show Less
LibraryThing member Cheryl_in_CC_NV
I don't know how authentic this would feel to its intended audience, but I loved it. Jesse's sister is resentful, and then does benefit from the lesson that Jesse teaches. Regular" children too could benefit from being taken outside and shown how to really see clouds, flowers, etc. The 'God made
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Jesse special" bit isn't a big deal - this atheist was not bothered, as it's just this family having faith and not the author preaching that all families should believe." Show Less
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
32 p.; 8.75 inches
ISBN
0764203134 / 9780764203138