The Bottom Line
This book gives examples of real people showing the value of hard work and persistence to reach their goals. Many kids will be able to see themselves working toward their own goals despite their disabilities by reading these stories.
Pros
- The book shows examples of personal stories of people who worked for their goals.
- The book has encouraging photos of people achieving their goals and their achievements.
Cons
- Struggling readers may need assistance reading the book.
Description
- That's Like Me! is a large hardback book.
- The book includes colorful photos and engaging personal stories.
- The book includes stories about children working toward goals and adults who have already achieved them.
Guide Review - That's Like Me! by Jill Lauren is an Inspriational Book for Children
That's Like Me! by Jill Lauren is an inspirational book for children with learning disabilities and other types of disabilities that gives children real-life examples of ordinary people doing extraordinary things despite having disabilities. The book illustrates many examples of people of all ages telling their own stories about their achievements while encouraging students to pursue their goals.
That's Like Me! is a recipient of the Margot Marek award, given annually by the New York Branch of the International Dyslexia Association for the most outstanding book written for adults or children on the subject of dyslexia and related learning disabilities.
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