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Arthur’s Eyes by Marc Brown

“Having fun isn’t hard when you have a library card!”  ― Marc Brown Content Qualities Overview Genre: Realistic FIction Interest Age Range: 4 – 8   Optimal for Grades: K – 3 Guided Reading Level: K Questionable Content: (e.g. Profanity, Violence, Sex, Drugs) Not Present Uplifting Messages: Self-acceptance, friendship, asking for help Scariness: 0  Key 0 = virtually none 1 = very mild (some… Read more Arthur’s Eyes by Marc Brown

Do Blind People Play Sports?

Yes! Blind people play a wide variety of sports. Adapted versions of mainstream games like beeping soccer are common options. When I was younger, I was a competitive team gymnast and downhill skier despite of my visual limitations. I fully believe that with an attitude of flexibility and perseverance, virtually any sport can be made possible for… Read more Do Blind People Play Sports?

The Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle Series

“There’s nothing as cozy as a piece of candy and a book.”  ― Betty MacDonald, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle’s Magic Content Qualities Overview Author: Betty MacDonald Genre: Fanciful Contemporary Fiction Interest Age Range: 5 – 11 Optimal For Grades: 3 – 5 Guided Reading Level: O Questionable Content: none Uplifting Messages: Responsibility, friendship, family, understanding: its never too late to learn, laugh at… Read more The Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle Series