Review: What Can You Do?
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 20, 2014
We meet all kinds of people in our life. How we respond to them, and how we think about our response will give our life it's true meaning. Children most often learn their response to different kinds of people from their parents. Most parents want their children to be loving and kind.  In this book, you will meet people who may be a little different than you are. While you are reading this book, or you are having this book read to you, think about your talents, just what can you do?The authors, Mark Whyte and his wife, Katie, have a lovely family with 3 children. This family has had some obstacles in their life, as we all do. There are some disabilities, and, if you think about it, we all have some obstacles to overcome. It is how we meet those obstacles that make us better people. In this book, we learn about people who have a spinal injury or can't walk,  or have autism,  or have cerebral palsy, or Down's Syndrome, or are blind. What they do with their lives is an experience they are willing to share. Nate, is a boy in the book who has some questions for his father, Marcus. Marcus can't walk and uses a wheelchair. Nate tells his dad that some children in his school said mean things about his dad and were bullies. This is the story Marcus told his son, Nate. You should all listen carefully, because at some point in your life you will need to decide if you will be a bully or a helper.The authors have written a wonderful book particularly for children ages 8 to 12. It is written in language especially for their ages. There are many lessons to be learned and shared in this book. This book will open discussions for parents/children and teachers/children. It is  a book to read again and again. The illustrations are colorful and vivid. They depict the children and adults in the book as they go about their daily lives, and share their experiences. It is so important for everyone to learn to be kind and generous to their neighbors and friends. A first step is to read this book.  I really liked the way the authors told the story of Marcus, and how he came to solve his dilemma. Everyday, we should ask ourselves , 'what can you do'? Note: I was given this book to read and review.Recommended. prisrob 02-20-14