See What I Can Do!: An Introduction to Differences - Softcover

Jon Roberts

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1913733890 ISBN 13: 9781913733896

Publisher: Graffeg Limited, 2021

Synopsis

Featured in Children's Books Ireland 'Free to be Me' reading guide

'An orchestra has many instruments that harmonise together to create a wonderful sound. Humans each have strengths and weaknesses, but we need them all to create a vibrant world. This book beautifully demonstrates that.’ Professor Tom Shakespeare FBA, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

'Diversity is a way of accepting and embracing difference. It’s a great means of exploring positive and meaningful differences as well as changes so we all experience opportunities, the chance for fair play and equality.’ Tessa Sanderson CBE

'This book is really helpful to me as well as beautiful. I am involved in a lot of inclusion and this helps me understand more types of difference.’ Sarah Gordy, professional actor, dancer and model

'After speaking to friends and family who have disabilities, we wanted to write this book to help raise awareness in school and at home and to share real-life stories direct from children from around the world' Jon Roberts

Jon Roberts relates the real-life experiences of children with a variety of differences through their own words in this gently-told but immensely informative new picture book.

A variety of conditions, including LLD (Leg length discrepancy), autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, ADHD, Down syndrome, cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, epilepsy, osteogenesis imperfecta and asthma are introduced for young readers, discussing how the challenges of each affect children both in a school setting and outside and how they engage in activities they love.

Ideal for shared reading with children or for use in the classroom to aid an understanding of difference and inclusion.

Beautifully illustrated throughout by Hannah Rounding

About this title

About the Author

Jon Roberts is the author of two previous titles from Graffeg, 'Through the Eyes of Me' and 'Through the Eyes of Us', two picture books illustrated by Hannah Rounding which are based on the life experiences of his daughter Kya, who has severe autism, introducing children to the nuances of Kya's character. Hannah Rounding is a freelance artist and illustrator based in Ceredigion, West Wales. Hannah uses art as a tool to improve personal and community wellbeing, with experience working in the UK charity sector and over 10 years working within International Development, while her freelance work combines a wide variety of community arts projects alongside commissioned illustration work. Her work with Graffeg includes illustrations for the picture books; 'Through the Eyes of Me' and 'Through the Eyes of Us', the previous two titles by Jon Roberts, and 'What Can You See?' by Jason Korsner.

Edition details

• Publisher: Graffeg Limited
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1913733890
• ISBN 13: 9781913733896
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Hannah Rounding
• Number of pages: 36