{"product_id":"marco-and-i-want-to-play-ball-a-true-story-promoting-inclusion-and-self-determination-9781944764357","title":"Marco and I Want To Play Ball: A True Story Promoting inclusion and self-Determination","description":"\u003cp\u003eIsiah and Marco share their love of baseball. Who's going to hit the ball farther? Who's going to hit the ball higher? Whose ball will hit the barn? Cousins like to tease and play when Grandpa is pitching. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBy sharing his story, we celebrate Isiah's many strengths and abilities\u003cstrong\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003eIsiah was born with Spina Bifida and he wears leg braces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\/span\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u003cb\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGreat book about inclusion\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e and two individuals that love baseball as much as they love each other. Isiah's family finds ways to include Isiah and for the boys to compete on an even level as well as share their love of baseball. The pictures are absolutely beautiful.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e-Verified Amazon Purchaser\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMach, Jo Meserve:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Jo Meserve Mach, author and publisher, spent 36 years as an Occupational Therapist. She is very passionate about sharing the stories of children with special needs. Jo embraces the joy that individuals with disabilities bring to our communities through their unique gifts.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStroup-Rentier, Vera Lynne:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Vera Lynne Stroup-Rentier, author, worked in the fields of Early Childhood and Special Education as a teacher and trainer for 25 years. She has a PhD in Special Education from the University of Kansas and is currently working at the Kansas State Department of Education. Vera is passionate about the inclusion of each and every child in settings where they would be if they did not have a disability. Parenting a teen and tween with special needs enrich her life.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBirdsell, Mary:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Mary Birdsell is a freelance photographer and a former Speech and Theatre teacher. She strives to create images that reflect the strengths of each child. Mary's background in education, theatre and photography intersect as she visually creates our books. She uses colors and shapes to tell a story. For her, each book is like its own theatre production.","brand":"Finding My Way Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50642893439250,"sku":"9781944764357","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_8488c1d1-834f-4752-b109-6b30c8044b54.jpg?v=1733073501","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/marco-and-i-want-to-play-ball-a-true-story-promoting-inclusion-and-self-determination-9781944764357","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}