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"It seems like all boys want a puppy. But not Ethan! He's happy playing with his cars. His older brothers have a different idea. They talk Mom and Dad into getting them a puppy. It's a good thing that Ethan is around when they discover their idea didn't work out the way they thought it would. By sharing his story, we celebrate Ethan's many strengths and abilities. Ethan was born with a congenital heart condition that resulted in developmental delays, especially in his speech development. ""This is a fun, real-life book about the responsibilities involved in having a pet. All children will relate to the story and enjoy the real photos of children like them."" B.Drews, MS, Early Childhood Special Ed Teacher"

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Stories are magic. Good stories change lives and cultures. Finding My Way Books are spectacular story resources that feature youth and adults living inclusive lives. Beautifully illustrated with photographs and delightfully presented for kids and adults alike. The teaching guides are thoughtful and doable. A great resource for every family and classroom. Jack Pearpoint Inclusion Press; Marsha Forest Centre www.inclusion.com Stories are magic. Good stories change lives and cultures. Finding My Way Books are spectacular story resources that feature youth and adults living inclusive lives. Beautifully illustrated with photographs and delightfully presented for kids and adults alike. The teaching guides are thoughtful and doable. A great resource for every family and classroom. Jack Pearpoint Inclusion Press; Marsha Forest Centre www.inclusion.com

Stories are magic. Good stories change lives and cultures. Finding My Way Books are spectacular story resources that feature youth and adults living inclusive lives. Beautifully illustrated with photographs and delightfully presented for kids and adults alike. The teaching guides are thoughtful and doable. A great resource for every family and classroom. Jack Pearpoint Inclusion Press; Marsha Forest Centre www.inclusion.com

Stories are magic. Good stories change lives and cultures. Finding My Way Books are spectacular story resources that feature youth and adults living inclusive lives. Beautifully illustrated with photographs and delightfully presented for kids and adults alike. The teaching guides are thoughtful and doable. A great resource for every family and classroom. Jack Pearpoint Inclusion Press; Marsha Forest Centre www.inclusion.com Finding My Way Books: Bilingual Books Starring Kids With Special Needs The books are written by a team of educators and professionals who have combined years of experience in working with children with special needs; they launched the series to help increase the visibility of kids with disabilities in children's books through authentic stories. Realistic, accessible, and uplifting, these books are an important resource not only for kids who have special needs but for broader audiences of children who can learn from the protagonists'' strengths, challenges, and achievements. All books available in English and Spanish. Lydia Breiseth Colorin Colorado 2016 MyaGrace Wants To Make Music is an exciting new title from a series featuring true stories of inclusion and the development of skills needed for self-determination. Finding My Way Books, the publisher, promotes books about real children who deal with special needs or disabilities... It is especially effective that the story is written from the viewpoint and in the voice of the child, MyaGrace. Other titles by the same authors from this publisher and series that are also highly recommended include: MyaGrace Wants To Get Ready I Don't Know If I Want a Puppy, Marco and I Want To Play Ball, I Want To Be Like Poppin' Joe, and Kaitlyn Wants To See Ducks. Midwest Book Review, August 2016 Finding My Way Books by Jo Meserve Mach, Vera Lynne Stroup-Rentier, and Mary Birdsell Reviewer: Darleen Wohlfeil, Story Monsters, Ink. October 2016 This inspiring and compassionate series of books is based on true stories, promoting inclusion and self-determination for families and children with disabilities. Each story is individual and personal, showing their great heart and ability to rise to their fullest potential. Photography by Mary Birdsell brings a tender touch that unites the reader with each story. Jo Meserve Mach's 36 years as an occupational therapist combined with Vera Lynne Stroup-Rentier's 25 years teaching experience in the fields of early childhood and special education brings a strong perspective of functional inclusion. Helpful guidelines are also included to encourage self-awareness, decision making, and problem solving. Whether playing an instrument, preparing for a school dance, learning a sport, handling chores in the home, or even finding that one special thing they enjoy and can make a living doing, each one finds that sense of self and accomplishment in their own personal arena.

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"Jo Meserve Mach (author) spent 36 years as an Occupational Therapist. She is very passionate about sharing the stories of children with special needs. Jo embraces the joy that individuals with disabilities bring to our communities through their unique gifts. Jo is the cofounder of Finding My Way Books, which offers tools to help children without disabilities realize that children with disabilities are kids just like them. Readers and teachers love her books, which they describe as ""great,"" ""fabulous,"" which ""showcase how a person with a disability can be a mentor to others,"" and ""make the teachable moments and situations perfect for young students."" They are recommended for parents, teachers, elementary school libraries, homeschoolers, and anyone who wants a more just and inclusive world. Vera Lynne Stroup-Rentier worked professionally in Early Childhood and Special Education programming for 25 years. She has a PhD in Special Education from the University of Kansas and is currently working at Westat. Vera is passionate about the inclusion of every child in settings where they would be if they did not have a disability. Parenting two children with special needs enriches her life. Mary Birdsell is a professional photographer and a former Speech and Theatre teacher. She strives to create images that reflect the strengths of each child. Mary's background in education, theatre and photography intersects as she visually creates our books. She uses colors and shapes to tell a story. For her, each book is like its own theatre production."

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