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Life and Limb
Jamie Andrew's great passion in life has always been mountaineering. At the height of his climbing career, tragedy struck when he and his climbing partner were caught for five days in a terrible storm after completing the North Face of Les Droites in the French Alps. The ensuing helicopter rescue was one of the most spectacular in the history of the Alps and made news headlines around the world. Unfortunately the rescue came too late for his climbing partner but Jamie survived - despite severe frostbite and hypothermia. Later in hospital, all of his hands and feet had to be amputated. To read an article about the ordeal and the rescue click here .

Finding Nemo
On Australia's Great Barrier Reef live two Clownfish, Marlin and his son Nemo. Nemo can't swim very well because of his damaged fin but he doesn't shy away from adventure. One day he swims too far, is captured by scuba divers and plunged into a dentist's fish tank in Sydney.

Marlin embarks on an epic journey in search of Nemo but has to battle through a series of mishaps in order to rescue his son. Friendly format storybook with eye-catching die-cut cover designed to encourage young children to read.

Rolling Along With Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Once upon a time, there were three bears: a great big papa bear, a middle-sized mama bear, and a baby bear who used a wheelchair to get around. They lived in the forest in a house that had ramps instead of steps for baby bear...". So begins this perennial favourite children's story with a 'special-needs' twist.

This story unfolds with many of the familiar scenes of the classic tale, and ends on a hopeful note. Here, Baby Bear uses a wheelchair, goes to physical therapy, and ultimately makes friends with Goldilocks.

Lively, full-colour illustrations help to tell this heartwarming story. Young readers with a physical disability will be delighted to discover that Baby Bear is like them, and will want to share the book with classmates and friends.

Physical therapists and teachers will also find Rolling Along with Goldilocks and the Three Bears a useful and empathetic story to read to children and recommend to families.

Elmer
Elmer Elmer is not like the rest of the elephants in the jungle, he's a multi-coloured patchwork elephant!

In this story, Elmer discovers that his friends laugh at him, not because he's different but because he's the most happy-go-lucky and ever-so-appealing, loveable elephant in the world!

A Very Special Critter
When a new rabbit starts school all the other kids are very curios as the new boy is in a wheelchair. Soon all the other kids realise there is nothing different between them.

What’s Wrong With Timmy?
What's Wrong With Timmy All children ask questions that are difficult to answer. What is the best response when a child points out that a disabled child or adult looks "different?" How can a parent talk about differences while emphasising the things all people have in common?

In this book, remarkable for its sensitivity and generosity of spirit, Maria Shriver uses her storytelling art to provide some answers. She tells the story of eight-year-old Kate, who, while at the park with her mother, notices Timmy, a boy who looks and behaves differently from the other children she knows.

Kate wonders if there is something "wrong" with Timmy, but when her mother introduces her to Timmy, the seeds of friendship are planted. Soon Kate and Timmy are laughing and playing together, and Kate learns that she and Timmy have a lot in common - that in fact, there is nothing "wrong" with Timmy at all.

Sisters, Brothers and Disability
The story of 26 families with children with special needs, and their brothers and sisters. With photographs, this book reveals the compassion, patience, and matter of factness shared by siblings of special needs children

How It Feels to Live With a Physical Disability
Meet twelve children, ages six to sixteen, that live each day with some type of disability. Some of the children have had their disability since they were born. Others have a disability that was caused by a tragic accident. Discover how these kids have reacted to having a disability and how they have learned to do things differently from you and me.

Chicken Soup for the Unsinkable Soul.
This book emphasizes triumph in the face of overwhelming odds. A timeless testament to the indomitable human spirit, this collection is sure to encourage, support, comfort and, most of all, inspire you for years to come.

Uncommon Champions
Uncommon Championa The fifteen motivating stories prove that integrity and honour are not entirely missing from the playing fields. Readers will share the excitement as blind mountain climber Erik Weihenmayer scales the heights of Mount McKinley; as sprinter Gail Devers returns from a life-threatening illness to defend her Olympic title . . . and more. Despite facing incredible adversity, each of these stars found the heart and stamina to persevere.

Playing the hand that’s dealt to you
Is packed with packed with experienced suggestions, instructions, and support needed by parents of differently-abled children. Written by a parent of such a child. Playing from the heart. Roger Crawford tells of his triumph over astounding odds with grace, candor, and houmor.

Born with severe physical disabilities doctors believed he would never walk, Roger however was determined that he would become a champion in life and tennis.

My Special Hand
MySpecial Hand Experience the curiosity and eager anticipation of Madison, a small girl born without her left hand, as she tells her story of being fitted for her "special" hand. Her helper hand, a prosthesis, will allow Madison to easily pick up toys, throw a ball, and carry her doll.


	Books and DVDs We now have a small, but growing, library of books to lend out to our members. There are a range of books for parents on coping with a child's disability, books for brothers and sisters on dealing with siblings with a disability, and also early-reading childrens books For more information on borrowing the books, please contact reachscottishbranch@mail.com Life and Limb Jamie Andrew's great passion in life has always been mountaineering. At the height of his climbing career, tragedy struck when he and his climbing partner were caught for five days in a terrible storm after completing the North Face of Les Droites in the French Alps. The ensuing helicopter rescue was one of the most spectacular in the history of the Alps and made news headlines around the world. Unfortunately the rescue came too late for his climbing partner but Jamie survived - despite severe frostbite and hypothermia. Later in hospital, all of his hands and feet had to be amputated. To read an article about the ordeal and the rescue click here . Finding Nemo On Australia's Great Barrier Reef live two Clownfish, Marlin and his son Nemo. Nemo can't swim very well because of his damaged fin but he doesn't shy away from adventure. One day he swims too far, is captured by scuba divers and plunged into a dentist's fish tank in Sydney. Marlin embarks on an epic journey in search of Nemo but has to battle through a series of mishaps in order to rescue his son. Friendly format storybook with eye-catching die-cut cover designed to encourage young children to read. Rolling Along With Goldilocks and the Three Bears Once upon a time, there were three bears: a great big papa bear, a middle-sized mama bear, and a baby bear who used a wheelchair to get around. They lived in the forest in a house that had ramps instead of steps for baby bear...". So begins this perennial favourite children's story with a 'special-needs' twist. This story unfolds with many of the familiar scenes of the classic tale, and ends on a hopeful note. Here, Baby Bear uses a wheelchair, goes to physical therapy, and ultimately makes friends with Goldilocks. Lively, full-colour illustrations help to tell this heartwarming story. Young readers with a physical disability will be delighted to discover that Baby Bear is like them, and will want to share the book with classmates and friends. Physical therapists and teachers will also find Rolling Along with Goldilocks and the Three Bears a useful and empathetic story to read to children and recommend to families. Elmer Elmer is not like the rest of the elephants in the jungle, he's a multi-coloured patchwork elephant! In this story, Elmer discovers that his friends laugh at him, not because he's different but because he's the most happy-go-lucky and ever-so-appealing, loveable elephant in the world! A Very Special Critter When a new rabbit starts school all the other kids are very curios as the new boy is in a wheelchair. Soon all the other kids realise there is nothing different between them. What’s Wrong With Timmy? All children ask questions that are difficult to answer. What is the best response when a child points out that a disabled child or adult looks "different?" How can a parent talk about differences while emphasising the things all people have in common? In this book, remarkable for its sensitivity and generosity of spirit, Maria Shriver uses her storytelling art to provide some answers. She tells the story of eight-year-old Kate, who, while at the park with her mother, notices Timmy, a boy who looks and behaves differently from the other children she knows. Kate wonders if there is something "wrong" with Timmy, but when her mother introduces her to Timmy, the seeds of friendship are planted. Soon Kate and Timmy are laughing and playing together, and Kate learns that she and Timmy have a lot in common - that in fact, there is nothing "wrong" with Timmy at all. Sisters, Brothers and Disability The story of 26 families with children with special needs, and their brothers and sisters. With photographs, this book reveals the compassion, patience, and matter of factness shared by siblings of special needs children How It Feels to Live With a Physical Disability Meet twelve children, ages six to sixteen, that live each day with some type of disability. Some of the children have had their disability since they were born. Others have a disability that was caused by a tragic accident. Discover how these kids have reacted to having a disability and how they have learned to do things differently from you and me. Chicken Soup for the Unsinkable Soul. This book emphasizes triumph in the face of overwhelming odds. A timeless testament to the indomitable human spirit, this collection is sure to encourage, support, comfort and, most of all, inspire you for years to come. Uncommon Champions The fifteen motivating stories prove that integrity and honour are not entirely missing from the playing fields. Readers will share the excitement as blind mountain climber Erik Weihenmayer scales the heights of Mount McKinley; as sprinter Gail Devers returns from a life-threatening illness to defend her Olympic title . . . and more. Despite facing incredible adversity, each of these stars found the heart and stamina to persevere. Playing the hand that’s dealt to you Is packed with packed with experienced suggestions, instructions, and support needed by parents of differently-abled children. Written by a parent of such a child. Playing from the heart. Roger Crawford tells of his triumph over astounding odds with grace, candor, and houmor. Born with severe physical disabilities doctors believed he would never walk, Roger however was determined that he would become a champion in life and tennis. My Special Hand Experience the curiosity and eager anticipation of Madison, a small girl born without her left hand, as she tells her story of being fitted for her "special" hand. Her helper hand, a prosthesis, will allow Madison to easily pick up toys, throw a ball, and carry her doll.
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