Böcker av Vicky Stewart

ndividuals with special needs and/or disabilities are often victims of bullying. Heide Learns About Bullying teaches children what to do when a bully targets them. In this book, Heide learns how to respond when she is bullied and how to pray for those who mistreat her. Heide Loves to Cheer helps children understand how a person with intellectual disabilities feels and thinks. Billy, a ten year old, befriends Heide. Billy has a cousin with a cognitive disorder, so he isn't intimidated by Heide's behavior. What a refreshing break from the norm! Instead of a book being a fantasy break from the real world, this one is a reality break from our fantasy world! Ms. Stewart focuses our attention on a real character in a real situation, and helps us fall in love! -Joel Evers A Note from the Author My daughter was born with her umbilical cord wrapped around her neck three times. This caused oxygen deprivation during her development in the womb and her traumatic birth. She was born with intellectual disabilities, Treacher Collins Syndrome, and mild Cerebral Palsy. She is also developmentally delayed. Having a "Heide" in my life is a precious gift from God. My daughter has an innocent, joyful, and loving spirit. For thirty-three years I have witnessed the general public's reaction to those who are different. I have volunteered with Special Olympics for twelve years, and worked in the public education system with special needs students. My daughter is the inspiration for the "Heide" series. If we can teach our children to see past the disabilities, to see the person, then we can enrich the lives of those who are often misunderstood and left out. If we will include them in our worlds, we will make a difference one opportunity at a time. Vicky Stewart LOOK FOR THOSE OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

"Heide Loves to Cheer" pulls back the curtain and gives the readers a peek inside the heart of someone with mental disabilities. Heide's joyful, loving spirit breaks down barriers and shows her neighbors that including her enriches their world. -Barbara Westberg Heide is a mentally challenged 28-year-old woman. Her body is that of an adult. However, due to being born with disabilities, Heide's mindset is that of a child. Billy is a ten year old boy who lives in the neighborhood. He has a cousin with a cognitive disorder, so Billy isn't intimidated when he first sees Heide cheering for him on her front porch. Heide is a joyful, excited young lady who just wants to be included in the other children's lives. "Heide Loves to Cheer" will help you understand Heide's thoughts and feelings; you'll see how Billy accepts and befriends Heide. From this insight, readers will learn that meeting individuals with disabilities are really opportunities to make a difference. By including them in your life, you can bring joy and happiness to them as well as yourself. Being kind one to another is a golden rule we all should follow. LOOK FOR THOSE OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE