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Amazingly...
Alphie: Understanding and Accepting Different Ways of Being by Roz
Espin, Illustrated by Beverly Ransom
$15.95   
2003, ISBN 1-931282-53-6
In
this brightly illustrated book, readers are introduced to Alphie, a
computer that is "wired differently" and has trouble fitting
in and performing successfully in the world around him. After beginning
to doubt his self-worth and his ability to do anything right, Alphie
finally meets a human, Chris, who has been hired to fix the malfunctioning
computers in the lab. Chris' patient and accepting approach totally
changes Alphie's life. Alphie starts to realize that being different
is what makes him special, and soon he is free to use his abilities
to their fullest - free to be who he was meant to be. Written for children
ages 8 and up, the book fosters tolerance and acceptance while celebrating
differences. It is a perfect addition to any family and school reading.
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