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My Grandpa Wants to Get a Porcupine

BySharon Zint Marts, Ed.D.

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This book gives voice to a 6 year old boy named Cole, as he bridges the gap between his Grandpa, a disease called Parkinson’s, and the recognition that some kids have unconscious fears of the elderly – especially those in wheelchairs or afflicted with a debilitating disease. This story about a visit to Cole’s classroom with his Grandpa in a wheelchair, allows kids to learn more about the disabled that they may not see every day in their lives. By having a discussion about fears in life in the classroom, including why we stay back from “scary” animals like porcupines, and why not to be afraid to approach a person with a disability, teaches kids about conscious and unconscious fears of the disabled. This tender story invites the reader to appreciate the person within, regardless of a perceived fear of another in a wheelchair or simply having advanced age. This greater understanding is so important at this time in history when elders are living longer.

Details

Publication Date
Jul 1, 2015
Language
English
ISBN
9781483429670
Category
Children's
Copyright
All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
Contributors
By (author): Sharon Zint Marts, Ed.D.

Specifications

Pages
34
Binding
Perfect Bound
Interior Color
Color
Dimensions
US Letter (8.5 x 11 in / 216 x 279 mm)

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