| Neema Wants To Learn/ Neema Anataka Kujifunza Contributor(s): Mach, Jo Meserve (Author), Stroup-Rentier, Vera Lynne (Author), Birdsell, Mary (Photographer) |
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ISBN: 1947541064 ISBN-13: 9781947541061 Publisher: Finding My Way Books OUR PRICE: $21.59 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Language: Swahili Published: July 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Disabilities & Special Needs - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - Africa - Juvenile Nonfiction | Health & Daily Living - Daily Activities |
| Dewey: 362 |
| LCCN: 2017949067 |
| Series: Finding My World |
| Physical Information: 0.25" H x 8.5" W x 8.5" (0.69 lbs) 34 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - African |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: "What a wonderful introduction to the Finding My World Series! Children will love to see their interests reflected in this story and the photos from other parts of the world."- Becky Drews, MS.Ed Special Education
In Neema Wants to Learn, a girl with learning disabilities shares how she likes to learn all day long. She introduces you to Mama Mdemu and her friend Joseph. Delightful photographs capture her interactions and activities as her day in an orphanage in Tanzania progresses. Neema tricks Joseph, helps Mama Mdemu, and helps care for the younger children. It's great fun to discover her favorite games and a fun coconut song she sings. Neema inspires us to learn throughout our day as we participate in our daily activities even if learning something new is difficult. By sharing Neema's story we celebrate Neema's many strengths and abilities. Neema has learning disabilities. "I was fascinated to read a story that took us to Africa and showed that anywhere you go in the world, all children, regardless of ability, want to feel included and feel confident that they are valued...Fabulous!"- "Finding My Way Books has made a very big impact on the KCPT's Martha Speaks Reading Buddies Program. I work with over 600 high-needs children in the district. Neema Wants to Learn was perfect for this program". - Each book in the Finding My World series can be read in any order, as each is one child's experience in finding inclusion and self-determination in the world around them. |
Contributor Bio(s): Stroup-Rentier, Vera Lynne: - Vera Lynne Stroup-Rentier, author, worked professionally in Early Childhood and Special Education programming for 25 years. She has a PhD in Special Education from the University of Kansas and is currently working at Westat. Vera is passionate about the inclusion of each and every child in settings where they would be if they did not have a disability. Parenting a teen and tween with special needs enrich her life.Mach, Jo Meserve: - Jo Meserve Mach, author and publisher, spent 36 years as an Occupational Therapist. She is very passionate about sharing the stories of children with special needs. Jo embraces the joy that individuals with disabilities bring to our communities through their unique gifts.Birdsell, Mary: - Mary Birdsell is an author, a professional photographer and a former Speech and Theatre teacher. She strives to create images that reflect the strengths of each child. Mary's background in education, theatre and photography intersect as she visually creates our books. She uses colors and shapes to tell a story. For her, each book is like its own theatre production. |