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MAKING OF MY SPECIAL HAND, THE
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Written by
Jamee Riggio Heelan
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Illustrated by
Nicola Simmonds
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Hardcover: $14.95
ISBN: 978-1-56145-186-9
Total Pages: 32
Size: 9-5/8 x 9-5/8
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Picture books, ages 6-10/Nonfiction
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Jamee Riggio Heelan holds a BS in occupational therapy from the University of Kansas. She has worked at the
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago for the past eleven years, six
as coordinator of its Children's Amputee Program. Her work is
dedicated to treating children and educating others about childhood
disabilities. She lives in Illinois.
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Nicola Simmonds holds a BA Honors in Visual Communications from the
University of Brighton. She has been involved in the design and
production of children's books for the past decade, both in England and
the United States. She lives in Georgia.
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MADISON'S STORY, A REHABILITATION INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO LEARNING BOOK
The touching true story of one family’s triumph over difficulty and the doctors who helped them achieve their goal
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Accelerated Reader & Reading Counts Tests:
AR Quiz#: 60657
AR Reading Level: 3.7
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EXPERIENCE THE CURIOSITY and eager anticipation of Madison, a small girl born without her left hand, as she tells her story of being fitted for her "special" hand. Her helper hand, a prosthesis, will allow Madison to easily pick up toys, throw a ball, and carry her doll.
This enlightening story offers a rare look at the making and fitting of a prosthesis, or in Madison's case, a helper hand. It also explains in a relaxed and informal narrative how the medical team from the Children’s Amputee Program worked with Madison and her family.
Madison’s story shows us the excitement and promise in one little girl’s world, reminding us that nothing is impossible if we have a willing spirit and an enjoyment of life.
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Reviews
"...extremely informative.... The artwork--photographs mixed with hand-drawn images and computer-generated backgrounds--is exceedingly eye-catching.... An attractive, informative offering." Booklist "...a beautiful, child-centered, and realistic story." Library Journal "An excellent addition to collections on children with special needs." School Library Journal
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