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cmaw63 Original Post: Sep 29 '07,  2:21 pm           Reply
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A Book Question

I work with adults who have developmental disabilities. We go through many, many children books while teaching them to read. They are adults although they have documented "mental" ages from 6-15. Would it be acceptable to review the books we use or would it be NH since they weren't used for the purpose of amusing/teaching children?

I'm looking forward to seeing all thoughts on this.

Julie
   
jsgoddess Posted: Sep 29 '07,  4:12 pm           Reply
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RE: A Book Question

A book is a book! I read YA books and I think my reviews of them are perfectly valid though I'm a long ways from being YA.

Give your perspective. Give the context for it, which sounds fascinating.
   
pearannoyed Posted: Sep 30 '07,  2:51 pm (Updated: Sep 30 '07,  2:52 pm)           Reply
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RE: A Book Question

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I work with adults who have developmental disabilities. We go through many, many children books while teaching them to read. They are adults although they have documented "mental" ages from 6-15. Would it be acceptable to review the books we use or would it be NH since they weren't used for the purpose of amusing/teaching children?

I'm looking forward to seeing all thoughts on this.

Julie

Absolutely acceptable - no doubt about it.

Realistically, all children's books on the site are reviewed from an adult perspective. AFAIK, we don't have any 7-year-olds writing here :)

If you want to include information about how you use particular books that's fine, but don't feel obligated to do so. If you've ever had a child, spent time with a child, or been a child yourself, you have the ability to present a valid point-of-view about a children's book.
   
cmaw63 Posted: Sep 30 '07,  3:57 pm           Reply
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RE: A Book Question

Thank you both for answering. I appreciate it. I guess I am going to be busy for a while. We have 3 (4 shelf) book cases jammed with books. :)

Julie
   
sleeper54 Posted: Oct 01 '07,  5:55 pm           Reply
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Thank you both for answering. I appreciate it. I guess I am going to be busy for a while. We have 3 (4 shelf) book cases jammed with books. :)

Julie

Ditto all the thoughts shared so far . . ..


Heck, even sleeper has reviewed a 'kids book' or two . . ..
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Though some would say that is quite appropriate for him . . ..


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