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| Children coming to terms with dyslexia |
It is important that a dyslexic child does not feel that he or she is the only person in the world to be like this. These books tell a fictional story of what it's like to be dyslexic from a child's point of view so that the child reading the story (or having the story read by an adult) can identify with the feelings of the child in the story (If you know of any more, please let us have the details):
'My
Name is Brain Brian' - Brian and his fellow members of the Jokers Club hate school. To make it more fun, they create a secret game, winning points for making other people laugh during the day. Brian wins the first point when he writes his name as "Brain" on the blackboard. But it's no joke. He is dyslexic. The author weaves in a good deal of information on this learning disability, but first and foremost, this is a story. Brian, who narrates, is characterized by more than his problem. Not only must he practice new ways to learn, but he must also deal with his father, also dyslexic; with a childhood friend whose behavior becomes increasingly disturbing; and with a girl he hates. As readers follow him through the sixth grade and see the changes it makes in his life, he becomes a real person to them. (Grade 4-6)
USA
'So,
You Think You've Got Problems'' - by Rosalind Burkett (Egon Publishers; ISBN
0905858859) - This easy-to-read book is for dyslexic children of all ages. It
explains, simply and sympathetically, what is happening to them, and how they
can be helped to overcome their problems. It also hopes to show children that
they are not alone in their difficulties, and that there are others with the same
problems. The aim of this colourful book is to put dyslexia into perspective,
particularly for a child, but for parents also.
USA
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Thank
you, Mr. Falker - by Patricia Polacco. Fans of Polacco's (Thundercake; Pink and Say) work know well her talent for weaving her colorful family history throughout her picture books. Here Polacco shares her childhood triumph over dyslexia and discovery of reading in an inspiring if slightly formulaic story.
Young Trisha is eager to taste the "sweetness of knowledge" that her grandfather has always revered (here symbolized by drizzling honey onto a book and tasting it, which harkens back to Polacco's earlier The Bee Tree). But when she looks at words and numbers, everything is a jumble. Trisha endures the cruel taunts of classmates who call her "dumb," and falls behind in her studies. But finally the encouragement and efforts of a new fifth grade teacher, Mr. Falker, trigger a monumental turning point in Trisha's life. She begins to blossom and develop all of her talents, including reading. Polacco's tale is all the more heartfelt because of its personal nature. Young readers struggling with learning difficulties will identify with Trisha's situation and find reassurance in her success. Polacco's gouache-and-pencil compositions deftly capture the emotional stages - frustration, pain, elation - of Trisha's journey. Ages 5 and above.
USA | UK
How Dyslexic Benny Became a Star
- Benny's story changed my son's life. It's the first
book he ever read twice. Unfortunately, I was too much like Benny's father. Seeing
myself protrayed changed my attitude. Now I know why it's important to support
my son instead of badgering him.
USA | UK
- 'Dyslexia (Talking It Through'
- by Althea - aimed at 7-11 years olds, telling the
story of a group of children with dyslexia.
'I first came across this book four years ago and have since used it constantly as a starting point to explain dyslexia to parents and their child. The book is very short but filled with factual based material that explains the symptoms and effects of a learning difficulty in a very clear way. The text is matched by excellent illustrations and graphics and a dyslexic child will find it easy to follow and comprehend. Would stongly recommend it to parents and teachers as an excellent explanatory resource.' (A Bohan). UK
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