Percy Learns to Fly

In the 2013 Gelett Burgess Gold Medal Award winning book for motivation and inspiration, the reader will meet Percy, his family, classmates and teacher, all residence of Gull Island. Everyone can see Percy is different. As a penguine growing up on an island of sea gulls he and his parents face many challenges. His parents deal with concerns from their family, comments from friends and demands from his teacher. He tries hard to fit in with his friends and do well in school despite teasing from his classmates and educational demands that all students meet the same requirements. This heartwarming tale will captivate readers of all ages with moments of disappointment, excitement and joy as Percy Learns to Fly Readers will learn that Percy is a "Different Kind of Bird" but being different is not bad, in fact, it can make you even better than others at some things The beautiful illustrations help the reader feel Percy's emotions as he learns about his own differences and strengths. Children will enjoy the story and Percy's efforts to achieve. Many children and adults may personally relate to some of Percy's experiences and struggles. Parents and teachers will appreciate the extra resources provided in the back of the book. The Lessons and Resource section provides the readers with next steps if there is a "Percy" in their life. The topics covered include Early Signs, Educate Yourself, Bully Prevention, Accommodations/Modifications/Differentiated Instruction, Student Feelings and Behavioral Responses, Collaboration, Remediation and Celebrate Diversity. The Lessons and Resources set Percy Learns to Fly apart from other childrens book. This is truly a book for all ages.

Author: Patricia Schetter
Publisher: Abta Publications & Products
Published: 03/01/2013
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.19lbs
Size: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.07d
ISBN: 9780984466023

About the Author
Schetter, Patricia: - Patricia Schetter's Special Education professional career began in 1993. As a Behavioral Analyst and Autism Specialist, she provides professional development workshops and program consultations to California school districts through Autism and Behavior Training Associates. She is the Coordinator of Autism Education Initiatives for UC Davis MIND Institutes Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. Her professional experiences, as well as, personal perspective as a parent to a child with Neurodevelopmental differences are the impetus for Percy Learns to Fly.Livingston, Mary a.: - A Gelett Burgess Children's Book Award recipient and California Federation of Chaparral Poets honoree, Mary, grew up in the forested communities of Humboldt and Trinity Counties of Northern California. She attended Shasta College, Humboldt State University, and Loyola University. She has worked in photography, education, publishing, and liturgical design. She began her career in children's literature authoring nature and environmental education titles. Percy Learns to Fly is her debut as an illustrator. She and her husband, Tim, have two sons and three grandchildren.Lighthall, Kandis: - Kandis Lighthall career in special education spans 40 plus years. Currently she is the director of Autism and Behavior Training Associates Publications and Products. She has taught in a variety of settings including general education and special education, and was also a Program Specialist in the area of Autism. She taught curriculum classes at CSC Chico and courses in Autism at UC Davis. She has been involved at the state level in the development of the education specialist credentials, Inclusive Education projects and LRE committees. She has lectured nationally for the Bureau of Educations and Research and internationally in the South Pacific for the University of Hawaii.

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