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Penny Helps Portia Face Her Fears (Helper Hounds) (Hardcover)
Superheroes aren't the only ones who can save the day; some heroes have wet noses and big hearts!
Portia has overcome a lot in life. Born with Down syndrome, Portia has been through many surgeries, lots of doctor's appointments, and strange looks from people who want to limit what she can do. Inside herself, Portia knows she can do anything -- including getting over her fear of dogs. But when Penny shows up at Portia's house, she isn't so sure. After all, Penny is a pit bull -- the scariest dogs of all, right? Good thing Penny has a few tricks of her own to win Portia's trust.
Target age group 6-9 -
Census: A Novel
In the wake of a devastating revelation, a father and son journey north across a tapestry of towns.
When a widower receives notice from a doctor that he doesn't have long left to live, he is struck by the question of who will care for his adult son -- a son whom he fiercely loves, a boy with Down syndrome. With no recourse in mind, and with a desire to see the country on one last trip, the man signs up as a census taker for a mysterious governmental bureau and leaves town with his son.
Traveling into the country, through towns named only by ascending letters of the alphabet, the man and his son encounter a wide range of human experience. While some townspeople welcome them into their homes, others who bear the physical brand of past censuses on their ribs are wary of their presence. When they press toward the edges of civilization, the landscape grows wilder, and the towns grow farther apart and more blighted by industrial decay. As they approach "Z," the man must confront a series of questions: What is the purpose of the census? Is he complicit in its mission? And just how will he learn to say good-bye to his son?
"Mysterious and evocative, CENSUS is a novel about free will, grief, the power of memory, and the ferocity of parental love, from one of our most captivating young writers." --Los Angeles Times
Names a recommended book by 2018 by The New York Times, Buzzfeed, Esquire, Nylon, The Boston Globe, The Huffington Post, The Chicago Tribune, The Rumpus, The AV Club, Southern Living, The Millions, The Chicago Reader, Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, and NPR
Target age group 15 and up -
Katie Can (Ready Readers)
Katie has Down syndrome. She loves school and her family. She's just like you!
This title focuses on sight words, decoding, and retelling.
Target age 3-7 -
Katie Meets Carl (Ready Readers)
Katie has Down syndrome. Carl, the new boy in her class, is Deaf. Katie knows some sign language but learns more so she can talk to Carl.
In KATIE CAN: KATIE MEETS CARL, you'll follow along with Katie as she learns how to talk to Carl by using her hands.
Target age group 4-8 -
Katie Is a Big Sister (Ready Readers)
In KATIE IS A BIG SISTER, preschoolers-second graders learn about what it's like to become an older sibling, and how to prepare to be the best big brother or sister ever!
Celebrating Uniqueness: Katie has Down syndrome; practicing new habits helps her learn, especially when she's preparing for her new baby brother to be born! Follow along as Katie learns new rules for being a big sister and helping with the new baby.
Building Reading Skills: This engaging 24-page children's book will help your child improve comprehension and build confidence with guided reading tips and comprehension questions.
Leveled Books: Part of the "Katie Can" series, the lower reading level text and full-color illustrations make this children's book an engaging story that teaches kids about being an older sibling and preparing for new life changes.
Why Rourke Educational Media: Since 1980, Rourke Publishing Company has specialized in publishing engaging and diverse nonfiction and fiction books for children in a wide range of subjects that support reading success on a level that has no limits.
Target age group 4-8
