Review: Yes we can...
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 1, 2014
Miss Quince and the Can-Do Crew! by Authors Mark & Katie WhyteThis is an inspirational children's book based on the philosophy of choosing to look at life with the "glass half full" instead of the other way around. "Miss Quince and the Can-Do Crew" clearly demonstrates the ability to do wonderful and unique feats regardless of the disability one may be facing. The challenges according to "special needs" teacher Miss Quince, serve to prove just how special each student is as he/she confronts their own set of circumstances in order to creatively move past the supposed obstacle. Miss Quince is obviously a very gifted teacher as she kindly and effectively extracts the best behavior from each disabled student in order to help them reach their full potential...their goal as superheroes and the desire to be a member of the Can-Do Crew.Nate, a young boy is questioning his Papa about his obvious disability. Nate tells him that some of the children at school have referred to him as a cripple. This occurrence prompts his Papa to share the story of Marcus.Nate's Papa fully understands life in a wheel chair and the ability to rise above challenging circumstances. He uses the story of Marcus, a boy who becomes wheel chair bound after an unfortunate bicycling accident, to prove his point. After his recuperation, Marcus has the good fortune to end up in Miss Quince's classroom...the one behind the yellow door at his local school. When given this opportunity, Marcus soon discovers that it is not only Miss Quince who has the unique gift of reaching out to help students. Each student is also uniquely endowed in their own ability to reach out to help and inspire others. These students are encouraged to explore any and all possibilities regardless of their perceived disability. Nate is touched by the above bedtime story that his Papa so eloquently shares with him. "Who better to the fight bullies than those who seem weak?"...Talented author duo, husband and wife Mark and Katie Whyte, really hit the mark with the positive and powerful message found in "Miss Quince and the Can-Do Crew". Love...acceptance...perseverance...and more, all golden gifts wrapped in wonderfully different packages. The colorful and bright illustrations found in this children's book certainly add to the pleasurable reading experience which is sure to be enjoyed by young readers approximately 8-12 years old.Inspirational Author & Book Reviewer ~ Dolores AyotteGrowing Up & Liking It