United Brachial Plexus Network, Inc.

My daughter got chosen for star student of the week at school. I am going Friday to read two books and tell a little bit about her. She is in the first grade. She comes home quite often upset that someone has ask about her arm. I would like to find a book age appropiate, to read to the class about children being different. Or if there is something out there that would help them to understand about brachial plexus injuries that would even be better. Anyone have any suggestions? Thank you for your help.

Hi Sierra's Mom,
How abouit Maria Shriver's book "What's Wrong With Timmy?"....I hope I got the title right...

HUGS,
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI

"Different Just Like Me" Lori Mitchell

I second, "different just like me"
Marieke

I "third" Different Just Like Me

good luck,
claudia

THere is also a Veggie Tales book I like very much called " God made you special". Unsure of author.

We just got 'My Friend Isabelle' and 'Susan Laughs' to share with my daughter's pre-K class (these may be a bit too young for 1st graders, but you can check out the content on Amazon.com). We had the same issue, kids were saying that Nat's arm was "broken". The only thing that was broken was my heart when she came home and told me that!

Good Luck!
Becky

I also recommend "Different, Just Like Me" by Lori Mitchell. I read it to my daughter's Pre-K class and they thought it was good. In fact, both the teacher and aide in the classroom commented that they hadn't heard of the book, wondered why they hadn't, and were now planning on ordering the book for the classroom.

It doesn't specifically mention BPI, but it mentions many "different" people (blind, wheelchair bound, etc.) and this little girl realizes that they are in fact, "different, just like me."

Great story for the classroom and at home.

Tanya in NY
Amber's Mom, ROBPI, almost 4 years old