Dyslexia
Different, Not Dumb
Marek, Margot. (E) Because he gets some letters mixed up or reversed, Mike is assigned to a special class in which he learns the basic reading skills he eventually uses to avert a serious accident.
Thank you, Mr. Falker
Polacco, Patricia. (E) Overjoyed at the thought of starting school and learning to read, Trisha is dismayed when all the letters and numbers in her books are jumbled up. Only Mr. Falker recognizes her problem and takes the time to lead her to the magic of reading.
Dyslexia
Landau, Elaine. (JUV 616.8553 LAN) What did Leonardo da Vinci, Winston Churchill, Walt Disney, and Alexander Graham Bell have in common? They all had dyslexia. Today, it is estimated that 5 to 20 percent of school-age children are affected to some degree by this learning disability.
Coping With Dyslexia
Donnelly, Karen. (JUV 616.85 DON) Physicians, educators, parents, and students are still working to fully understand dyslexia, which refers to a range of problems that interfere with an individuals ability to read and to use and understand language. Help teens learn why dyslexia no longer has to mean a lifetime of educational challenges.
Holy Enchilada!
Winkler, Henry (JF) When Hank makes enchiladas for a multicultural luncheon, Mrs. Adolf’s face turns bright red after eating one. Believing someone has played a practical joke, she punishes the entire class with no recess. Hank realizes his trouble with numbers may have caused the problem. Illustrations.
My Name Is Brain Brian
Betancourt, Jeanne. (JF) Although he is helped by his new sixth grade teacher after being diagnosed as dyslexic, Brian still has some problems with school and with people he thought were his friends.
The Vicar Of Nibbleswicke
Dahl, Roald. (JF) The vicar’s speech impediment leads to holy hysteria in an otherwise quiet country parish.
Yours Turly, Shirley
Martin, Ann M (JF)
Yellow Bird And Me
Hansen, Joyce (JF) Sequel to: The gift-giver. Doris becomes friends with Yellow Bird as she helps him with his studies and his part in the school play and discovers that he has a problem known as dyslexia.