My Grandpa Wants to Get a Porcupine (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781483429670)

This book gives voice to a 6 year old boy named Cole, as he bridges the gap between his Grandpa, a disease called Parkinson's, and the recognition that some kids have unconscious fears of the elderly - especially those in wheelchairs or afflicted with a debilitating disease. This story about a visit to Cole's classroom with his Grandpa in a wheelchair, allows kids to learn more about the disabled that they may not see every day in their lives. By having a discussion about fears in life in the classroom, including why we stay back from "scary" animals like porcupines, and why not to be afraid to approach a person with a disability, teaches kids about conscious and unconscious fears of the disabled. This tender story invites the reader to appreciate the person within, regardless of a perceived fear of another in a wheelchair or simply having advanced age. This greater understanding is so important at this time in history when elders are living longer.

Author: Ed D. Sharon Zint Marts
ISBN-10: 1483429679
ISBN-13: 9781483429670
Publisher: Lulu Publishing Services
Language: English
Published: 07/01/2015
Pages: 34
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.09d