I Want to Be Like Poppin' Joe

I Want to Be Like Poppin' Joe

by Jo Meserve Mach, Vera Lynne Stroup-Rentier

Publisher
Finding My Way Books
Publication
Oct 03, 2016
Format
Paperback/Softback
Illustrated
No
Price
10.99
Dimensions
8.5 x 8.5 in
ISBN
9781944764296
Pages
32
Age
4 - 8 years
Category
Beginning ReadersCharacter Development

Rights Sold

🌍 World Wide Rights Available

Description

Dylan has an awesome friend. His friend, Poppin' Joe, pops and sells popcorn. Poppin' Joe has a very fun job. It's noisy fun! Dylan learns from Poppin' Joe how to do a job you love. By sharing Dylan's story, we celebrate his many strengths and abilities. Dylan has Down syndrome. Poppin' Joe also has Down syndrome and autism.

Awards & Endorsements

Review
”I'm glad this book was written showcasing how a person with a disability can be a mentor to others. This book definitely needs to get into the hands of young children with disabilities, it was written for them.” I am a special education teacher, and Joe and his family have taught me a lot about how an individual with a disability can be in charge of his or her own business. It definitely changed the direction of my career, and proving that entrepreneurship can be a viable option for employment. School districts and adult service providers need to get on board with this. Thanks, Joe, for being my mentor as well.”
—Nancy Johnson, Special Education teacher

Author(s)

Jo Meserve Mach

Jo Meserve Mach 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.

Vera Lynne Stroup-Rentier

Vera Lynne Stroup-Rentier 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 every child in settings where they would be if they did not have a disability. Parenting two children with special needs enriches her life.

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