Then the father finds out that the baby has Down syndrome, and she goes back to the list of things she imagined, trying to figure out which of those things he won't be able to do. Life is going to be more difficult for them. Author: Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen Series: Episodes, Episode 139-RAR recommendations Publisher: Woodbine House Publication Year: 1998 ASIN: 1890627062 ISBN: 1890627062 **Description from Amazon: As six-year-old Emma anticipates the birth of her new baby brother or sister, she vividly imagines all of the things they can do together. >> And it talks about chromosomes a little bit, things like that, and other factual stuff. So that means the only other options I have available (obviously, these are a self-imposed limitation, but I'm trying to be consistent) are "meh" and "good." It says they're extra flexible, have eyes that slant upwards, small ears, small nose, and grow more slowly than other kids. I'm not sure what you mean. Sale! It feels like it's aimed at a very specific audience, namely children who have just had a younger sibling born who has Down syndrome, which is a very small audience. /Width 300 Itâ s a sweet story. I was simply suggesting a more complete answer to that question. Why? << The effects of that extra genetic material vary greatly from individual to individual. Well Paint The Octopus Red By Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen Illustrated by Pam Devito PicPocket Books Reading Level: 4-8 years Synopsis: Well Paint The Octopus Red: The addition of a new baby to a family is a big transition. We'll Paint the Octopus Red. All the things that make great actors. Shelving menu. The point of this book is for children to understand that their sibling is more alike than different. 3 0 obj Octopus Games and Activities. It seems to fit the Wikipedia definition of disease quite well. 4 0 obj I think one thing I may have been too harsh on this book about is that it deals with what I call "the easy part" and leaves "the hard part" out. Her dad then Here’s what the CDSS states regarding the identity of Down syndrome: “Down syndrome is not a disease, disorder, defect or medical condition. /Length 8 0 R Yes, it's true that you'll be able to play with your brother in every way that was mentioned in the book, but there will be things that he will not be able to do, that you will be able to do. I'm not really sure what to say. As a parent with a 4.5 year old with Down syndrome in an inclusive school I find this book fun and excellent first introduction to Down syndrome. /Subtype /Image It's hard to tell them about the things that they can't do. The book mentioned parents being sad and tried to explain why they might be sad. Shelve We'll Paint the Octopus Red. Weâll Paint the Octopus Red, by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen is a picture book written for children from the ages of 3-7 years old.This story is about a little girl named Emma who just found out her new baby brother has Down syndrome. >> She will teach the baby to paint. "Can he play kickball with me?" I actually have an aunt and two cousins who are mentally handicapped (although not with Down Syndrome specifically). We'll Paint the Octopus Red by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen. If you are suggesting that it is not communicable, I agree. Just like any other chromosomal condition. Please educate yourself on what a condition is. This can go into much further detail. The book is very important for preparing people to change their violent attitude of rejection and at least, to behave normally as much as possible. People with Down syndrome can do everything that anybody else can do. /Type /ExtGState /CA 1.0 We'll Paint the Octopus Red. "We'll Paint the Octopus Red" tells the story of a 6 year-old-girl named Emma who is excitedly preparing for the birth of her new little brother or sister. She will take the baby to her grandfather's farm and feed the calves. I think that this book can be useful also for teachers- reading it to the children in a classroom he will start to change a little bit herself. Bethesda: Woodbine House, 1998. Cons: doesn't discuss how down syndrome will affect their family does not discuss what down syndrome is or how he will be different overgeneralizes a bit by representing down syndrome as all the same (maybe there are different levels of severity) Essential Questions What does Author(s): Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen. And us very genuine. Lines and paragraphs break automatically. This blog is my blog, and all reviews are written by me. "Good" I try to reserve for books that really pleased me (yes, me, an adult), books that are very well-written, or books that have a very important positive message and express it well. Using the criteria above, one can see how We'll Paint the Octopus Red is indeed an inclusive children's book. Add to cart. And it is possibly politically incorrect, but it is true. Celiac disease is a condition people are born with, as well as a disease. We'll Paint the Octopus Red quantity. She's happy that she can do this, and they'll paint it red. (If you're a human, don't change the following field). One of the things she wants to do with him, oddly, is use a rubber octopus like a stamp to paint with. I did not mean to imply that all parents of children with Down syndrome are sad. You can also use them for the eyes! Down syndrome is a condition people are born with. I'm not sure where you got the impression that I didn't think this subject was relevant. endobj The counter narrative is that Isaac has Down syndrome. They're going to find it hard to understand the world around them, even as adults. Author: Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen. Again, I did not say the book was not relevant. This is "We'll Paint the Octopus Red" by Debra Hileman on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. "Yes." "Yes." But it's still like a book about where babies come from that just lists a bunch of places they don't come from. We'll paint the octopus red. At the end of the book there is also some information for children and adults. February 17, 2018. meh. The author is Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen, Pam DeVito. Balloon and Streamer Octopus Blow up a purple balloon and tie it. It looks different in everyone. It could mean that you can't say the word "be" to them, or they explode. Once she starts naming things to her dad that they could do together she realizes she is wrong. endobj Studies show that people with Down syndrome are less likely to develop certain other illnesses and medical conditions. The site navigation utilizes tab and enter key commands. I am mad towards externally placed injustices. Have you read the book? Today I realized that "the easy part", that is, talking about Down Syndrome at all, is still very difficult for many people, and that this book might help them with that. Therefore, he would need to cope with several rejections from: his own family, his neighbors, his school mates, his teachers ans also he will not get a job because Down syndrome will not be relevant for any of these factors. "In humans, disease is often used more broadly to refer to any condition that causes pain, dysfunction, distress, social problems, or death to the person afflicted....In this broader sense, it sometimes includes injuries, disabilities, disorders, syndromes, infections, isolated symptoms, deviant behaviors, and atypical variations of structure and function, while in other contexts and for other purposes these may be considered distinguishable categories.". $.' /Title (þÿ D o w n l o a d P D F ~ W e ' l l P a i n t t h e O c t o p u s R e d / / O S E Y Q T 4 Y R O Z O) You might not consider relevant this book, but the child with Down will grow up in a neighborhood, he will play with some other children, he will learn in an inclusive classroom. you ask. They're going to have a lot of challenges that neurotypical people don't have. Genre: Disabilities. Get this from a library! Emma and her father discuss what they will do when the new baby arrives, but they adjust their expectations when he is born with Down syndrome. Stephanie A. Bodeen, Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen. 10. As six-year-old Emma anticipates the birth of her new baby brother or sister, she vividly imagines all of the things they can do together. All humans have their strengths and unique challenges. Timely and accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment of illnesses and conditions improves both length and quality of life; the same as would be expected in the population without Down syndrome. Brothers and sisters with Down syndrome can do anything with a little help from you! The presence of extra genetic material does not, however, guarantee that they will not develop.”. Make your octopus into a hand puppet by placing a paint stick into the center of the octopus. "Can he do X?" Emma is told that her new baby brother's name is Issac and she is originally skeptical about how the new baby would change things, after all, she has had her parents to herself for 6 years! --Title page verso. Also, this book isn't "poor," which I reserve for books which are badly written. He has an amazing memory. Review: I'm not really sure what to say. Weâll Paint the Octopus Red By Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen Stuve-Bodeen, Stephanie. There's a little girl who's the main character, and she's got a new baby brother, and she talks about all the fun things she can do with her baby brother when he gets older. /CreationDate (D:20170107163659Z) I hope the hypothetical sad parent is able to move on, but I think that's the root of why grown-ups are sad. I explain that they still have two eyes, two ears, a nose, and a mouth, two legs, and two arms. Summary Pros of the Book In the beginning, the main character, Emma, does not want to get a new baby brother. I think grown-ups are sad when their babies have Down syndrome because of the intellectual disabilities that come with it. "Will they always have Down syndrome?" But basically the only thing says is what Down syndrome isn't. It's easy to tell your child all of the things they will be able to do with a sibling, or friend, with Down Syndrome. And I think that would be a reason for somebody to legitimately be upset, thinking about the difficulties their child is going to encounter. I have removed the one use of the word "disease" from my review, as I was unaware that it was offensive. /ColorSpace /DeviceRGB "Name Your Octopus" Science and Language Learning Activity: Hank, in "Finding Dory" is called a septopus because, according to the movie, "he lost one tentacle along with his sense of humor'. For now we can say that there are vulnerabilities in the chromosomal abnormality that we can prepare for and monitor for the well being of individuals. The young redheaded narrator is at first displeased with the idea of a new sibling but then has lots of ideas about what they might do together. This book is not for the parents, which is where your review turned. We'll Paint the Octopus Red by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen tells the story of Emma, a six year old girl who learns she has just became a big sister. Many people are not familiar with Down syndrome and this is a wonderful easy first introduction. The 10-digit ISBN is 1890627062. It talks about the feelings a child may have when they find out they are going to have a new brother or sister. They'll go to Grandpa's farm to feed the calves, ride in the back of ⦠More. /Filter /DCTDecode The 13-digit ISBN is 9781890627065. This story highlights the process of Emma accepting Isaac as being the brother she has always wanted. Some of those things will be because he has Down syndrome. 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