Matteo Wants to See What's Next

Name: Matteo Wants to See What's Next
ISBN: 9781947541467

by Jo Meserve Mach, Vera Lynne Stroup-Rentier

Publisher

Finding My Way Books

Publication

Jan 10, 2022

Series

Finding My World

Format

Hardback

Edition

Illustrated

Price

$23.99

Dimensions

8 x 8 in

ISBN

9781947541467

Pages

Age

5 - 8 years

Rights Sold

🌍 World Wide Rights Available

Description

Brothers spend the day with Rebecca, an adult friend with cerebral palsy. Using eye gaze, she directs them through exciting and fun exhibits at the Royal Ontario Museum. Beautiful photography highlights Matteo’s anticipation as he impatiently waits for the surprise she promises them.

Awards & Endorsements

Review

“Love, love, love this book! So great to see a story that dedicates itself to demonstrating the full life of a person with significant disabilities.” —Lori A. Eigenman, EdS

Review

“Stories are magic. Good stories change lives and cultures. Finding My Way Books are spectacular story resources that feature youth and adults, living inclusive lives. Beautifully illustrated with photographs and delightfully presented to kids and adults alike.”
Jack Pearpoint, Executive Director
Inclusion Press; Marsha Forest Centre

Author(s)

Jo Meserve Mach

Jo Meserve Mach (author) spent 36 years as an Occupational Therapist with a BS from the University of Kansas. 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.
Jo is the cofounder of Finding My Way Books, which offers tools to help children without disabilities realize that children with disabilities are kids just like them.

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.
Vera is cofounder of Finding My Way Books and has dual citizenship from the USA and the Netherlands.