Different Cousins
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"Kelly didn't see my room". "I know Katherine but it's hard for Kelly to get up the stairs". "I'll help her",Katherine said. Different Cousins is a book about Kelly, who has cerebral palsy, and her cousin Katherine. "What's cerebral palsy, Aunt Manny?". "Well Katherine, babies are very complicated. They take 9 whole months to grow but your cousin Kelly couldn't wait!" She was born early and some things in her body don't work like yours". In this book Katherine (who is much younger) learns about Kelly having a disability. She knows the things Kelly can't do but in the book Katherine learns all the remarkable things Kelly can do. Katherine learns about differences and at the end, with her new found knowledge, wants to make a difference.
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About the Book
Different Cousins is a story about Kelly, who has cerebral palsy, and her cousin Katherine. In the book Katherine (who is much younger) learns about Kelly having a disability. She knows all the things Kelly can’t do (reading, writing, walking typically) but in the story she learns all the remarkable things Kelly can do. Katherine learns about differences and at the end, with her new found knowledge, wants to make a difference. This book is for children of all ages. Part of the proceeds of this book will go to LADACIN NETWORK (formally known as Cerebral Palsy of Monmouth and Ocean Counties).
About the Author
Marianne Reagan lives at the Jersey shore with her husband John, son Johnny and daughter Kelly. She competes in triathlons and combines her love of fitness with her passion for helping others collecting over $50,000 in donations for various charities. You’ll often find Marianne and Kelly at the mall making sure the aisles are accessible. Illustrated by Mark Gutierrez Mark “Gootz” Gutierrez is an illustrator, caricature artist and fine artist who has worked with a variety of clients. His work has been featured in books, magazines, newspapers and television worldwide. He resides and works in Alexandria Virginia USA.