The Making of My Special Hand: Madison's Story (Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Learning Books) - Hardcover
Synopsis
The touching true story of one family's triumph over difficulty and the doctors who helped them achieve their goal. Experience the curiosity and eager anticipation of a small girl born without her left hand, as she tells her story of being fitted for her "special" hand, a prosthesis, which will allow her to easily pick up toys, throw a ball, and carry her doll.
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About the Author
Jamee Riggio Heelan was born in Evanston, Illinois, one of nine children. She graduated from the University of Kansas with a B. S. in occupational therapy. She has worked at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago for the past eleven years, six as coordinator of its Children's Amputee Program. Her work is dedicated to treating children and educating others about childhood disabilities.
Nicola Simmonds, a native of Brighton, England, holds a B. A. Honors in Visual Communications from the University of Brighton. She has been involved in the design and production of children's books for the past decade, both in England and the United States. She now lives in Atlanta, Georgia.
Reviews
PreSchool-Grade 3-This unique book recounts the making of a prosthesis for a girl who was born with one hand. Beginning with the visit to the hospital where Madison and her family learn about the different kinds of "helper hands," Heelan takes readers through the whole process: making the plaster cast, fitting the socket, connecting the electrode and battery, and occupational therapy. Simmonds uses cut color photos imposed on simple drawings for a collage effect. Pale backgrounds with muted images including crayons, blocks, and lollipops surround the text and illustrations. Occasional simple ink diagrams demonstrate the science and mechanics of prosthetics. An excellent addition to collections on children with special needs.
Linda Beck, Indian Valley Public Library, Telford, PA
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Making of My Special Hand, the: Madison's Story (Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Learning Book) [Hardcover] Heelan, Jamee Riggio and Simmonds, Nicola
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