Stretching Ourselves: Kids with Cerebral Palsy (edition 2000)

This book really opens your eyes to cerebral palsy and the effects it has on young children. I never knew much about CP myself, so I learned a great deal about it from this book and I think many students can too. We are introduced to three young children, Emily, Nic, and Tanner, who all have CP but range in cases from mild to severe. We see glimpses of their day to day lives and what it is like to live with CP. Children with cerebral palsy are faced with many challenges and tasks that may seem simple to us come with much difficulty for them. This book will make you realize how strong these young children are and that they need no pity, but respect and to be treated equally. ( )

Before reading this book I never knew exactly what Cerebral Palsy was. I know know its causes and side affects on children. Emily, Nic, and Tanner are all children who suffer with CP, and they all do a great job of coping with their CP. Emily and Tanner love being active and Nic is learning how to talk and works with a speech teacher. These three children do not let their CP get in the way of their everyday life. Children in the classroom need to know that being different is okay, and that they need to accept their peers no matter what. Books like this one can teach a great lesson. ( )

Great informative book on CP, cerebral palsy. CP affects someones muscles and tendons, making it difficult for them to be mobile. This book shows the importance of stretching and being active for anyone who has CP. The most important thing about this books, is that they show children with disabilities doing things that any child does. ( )

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