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OverviewVera McLuckie hates school. Mainly because she struggles with stuff the other kids find easy. Oh, and because she keeps getting into trouble for doing what she is really good at. Daydreaming. So when Vera gets the chance to show just how extraordinary she is, will she dare take on the coolest, smartest girl in the whole of Acorn Bank Primary? This book works on several levels. It is a lovely story in itself that most children will relate to, dealing as it does with lack of self-belief, peer pressure and the bullying that goes along with not necessarily being the most popular kid in class. These issues can be readily picked up in school and discussed in circle time and PSHE (citizenship) lessons. But it goes deeper. Whilst not named in the book explicitly, the three main characters exhibit dyspraxic, dyslexic and autistic (Asperger's Syndrome) tendencies respectively. So the story can be used by parents and teachers as a catalyst for discussing what it is like to have a learning difficulty. In schools, teachers can use the book on a one-to-one, group or class basis to help raise awareness and improve well-being.The publisher is dedicated to publishing books that share experiences, improve understanding and celebrate differences. To this end it provides free cross-curricula teaching resources with all of its books at www.yourstoriesmatter.org Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jane Evans , Ruth MutchPublisher: Explainer HQ Imprint: Your Stories Matter Dimensions: Width: 13.30cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 20.30cm Weight: 0.200kg ISBN: 9781909320642ISBN 10: 1909320641 Pages: 188 Publication Date: 31 January 2017 Recommended Age: From 7 to 9 years Audience: Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , Children/juvenile , Primary , Children's (6-12) Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsI absolutely loved your book. I thought it was highly original and it will be so uplifting for kids to read something to show how everyone has strengths no matter what. The way the characters portrayed characteristics of children with specific difficulties without explaining what they were in black and white was very clever. I imagine there will be many children who will be able to relate to at least one of the three main characters. It was very moving too and there were tears in my eyes over the power of the messages the book gave out. -- Sarah Matthews, Primary School Teacher Jane Evans' Vera McLuckie and the Daydream Club is a superb children's book celebrating the importance of diversity and exploring hidden disabilities. Although it is never explicitly stated, Vera, Harry and Max display recognisable and identifiable characteristics of dyspraxia, dyslexia and autism respectively. Evans' story is even more impressive by emphasising the strengths of each member of the Daydream Club; including Vera's storytelling, Harry's swimming and artistic skills, and Max's mathematical and computer knowledge. Through Evans' powerful storytelling and Ruth Mutch's captivating illustrations Vera McLuckie and the Daydream Club will be able to relate to many young children and inform them that their uniqueness is a superpower. After all as Vera tells her friends and the penguins, ' We're all extraordinary in our own way. We all have our talents. We are all good at something. Really good at it. ' -- Jake Borrett, Dyspraxia advocate and blogger The book really highlights the day-to-day struggle of school when your way of learning differs from the norm. I do feel that Vera and her pals are luckier than some - they all have a talent hiding away; they have loving, understanding adults around them; and, very importantly, they have one another. I love the idea that a touch of magic can transform reality - that touch of magic might be the interest of a teacher, the support of a friend or even a computer which lets your words come to life. More often than not it's adults who have the insight and power to set a positive chain of events in motion that can transform a child's experience of learning. This book is a reminder of how life-changing it can be for a child with fragile confidence when their individuality is recognised by an interested adult and their talents encouraged. A feel-good, motivational story. -- Kathy Wawro, Support for Learning (SFL) Teacher I absolutely loved your book. I thought it was highly original and it will be so uplifting for kids to read something to show how everyone has strengths no matter what. The way the characters portrayed characteristics of children with specific difficulties without explaining what they were in black and white was very clever. I imagine there will be many children who will be able to relate to at least one of the three main characters. It was very moving too and there were tears in my eyes over the power of the messages the book gave out. -- Sarah Matthews, Primary School Teacher Jane Evans' Vera McLuckie and the Daydream Club is a superb children's book celebrating the importance of diversity and exploring hidden disabilities. Although it is never explicitly stated, Vera, Harry and Max display recognisable and identifiable characteristics of dyspraxia, dyslexia and autism respectively. Evans' story is even more impressive by emphasising the strengths of each member of the Daydream Club; including Vera's storytelling, Harry's swimming and artistic skills, and Max's mathematical and computer knowledge. Through Evans' powerful storytelling and Ruth Mutch's captivating illustrations Vera McLuckie and the Daydream Club will be able to relate to many young children and inform them that their uniqueness is a superpower. After all as Vera tells her friends and the penguins, ' We're all extraordinary in our own way. We all have our talents. We are all good at something. Really good at it. ' -- Jake Borrett, Dyspraxia advocate and blogger The book really highlights the day-to-day struggle of school when your way of learning differs from the norm. I do feel that Vera and her pals are luckier than some - they all have a talent hiding away; they have loving, understanding adults around them; and, very importantly, they have one another. I love the idea that a touch of magic can transform reality - that touch of magic might be the interest of a teacher, the support of a friend or even a computer which lets your words come to life. More often than not it's adults who have the insight and power to set a positive chain of events in motion that can transform a child's experience of learning. This book is a reminder of how life-changing it can be for a child with fragile confidence when their individuality is recognised by an interested adult and their talents encouraged. A feel-good, motivational story. -- Kathy, Support for Learning (SFL) Teacher Author InformationJane Evans lives in Edinburgh, UK with her husband, daughter, cat and six fish. Although she has had many different jobs over the years, she keeps coming back to her first love, writing. 'Vera McLuckie and the Day Dream Club' is her first book, written with kids in mind who sometimes find things a bit tricky. Ruth Mutch is a young artist, living in Glasgow with her rather lazy cat Phoebe. She is autistic and has a post graduate qualification in autism as well as a Primary Educational Studies degree and an HND in interactive media. She has a lot of experience of autistic children. Mutch has done various illustrations for autism awareness including an e-learning course but this is her first venture into illustrating a children's fiction book which she is very excited about! Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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