David Gifaldi

Written from a brother’s perspective, this book tells a story of a family’s first camping trip with their developmentally disabled son Ben. Chad, Ben’s brother, talks about how he is nervous about taking Ben camping because he does not handle change well. It provides tips for living with a disabled brother or sister.

Every sibling will face the fact of embarrassment from a brother or sister who has a developmental disability and it shows children that they are not the only ones in this situation. The tips provided in the back of the book could really help a child cope with having a disabled sibling.

2.8 reading level
Realistic fiction… (mais)

The Boy Who Spoke Colors is the tale of a boy who is born to a couple who cannot conceive easily, and is stolen by a king because the boy spits colors from his mouth rather than sounds words. Once the boy becomes old enough, he runs away to find his family, leading the king and his men to their death, and finally speaks his first real word. This story is about family and bringing people together, just as the boy brought the girl who raised him to live with his parents. The artwork in this picture book is stunning with vibrant colors that closely illustrate the imaginative style required from this text.… (mais)