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Book Reviews
Catch A Falling Star: A Tale from the Iris the Dragon Series
by Gayle Grass; Illustration by Coral Nault
An ancient legend tells of how the stars in the heavens are the guiding lights for all living creatures. In this context, dragons know the secret of the stars, and have been given the responsibility of keeping them from falling. The purpose of this book is to introduce children and their parents to the early warning signs of mental illness in a thoughtful and innovative way. The message that mental illness can be treated and people can resume their lives, proves to be of great value to children, their parents and teachers. The author offers special assistance to children who are affected by mental illness to help overcome with the devastating effects of their feelings, thoughts and behaviors. She helps readers to become aware of many of the issues surrounding mental illness, including the importance of early intervention.
The Classroom Teacher's Inclusion Book: Practical Methods for Integrating Students with Special Needs
by Jerome C. Yanhoff
Now that students with special needs are being included in the regular classroom, situations arise that did not occur in the past. The author explains the uniqueness of each special needs student and offers suggestions for helping them. Based on knowledge that he acquired during thirty years of his combined experience as a classroom teacher and as an education and special education professor, his book provides the valuable information all teachers should know when a student with special needs is included in their classroom. Hypothetical situations are introduced, and the solutions for resolving them are then given.!
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