Somebody Called Me a Retard Today ... and My Heart Felt Sad

By Ellen O'Shaughnessy

Book Overview

A girl expresses her sadness at being called a retard by people who do not know how loving and self-reliant she is.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0802781969
• ISBN13: 9780802781963
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: Walker & Co
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.5" x 6.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

A great book for any child.

Initially I'll admit I was a little sceptical as to the motives of this book, and I also thought the name to be a bit humerous. However, once you get over the initial judgements, this isn't a bad book. I should also debunk an editor review above this by pointing out that one does not need to know the illness, and it's absurd to expect things such as character development and complex storyline in a childs book, much less for a child to understand it. This book is about morals, it doesn't need to be over complex. I'd reccomend this to any parent or teacher of young children. Even though some children cannot relate to this exact example, most will find the connection to it and realize that words can hurt. I especially like the line in the title, which can truly touch a child, 'And my heart felt sad.'

very good

This is a very good book because it relates to my own life, i call my best friend a retard all the time and he really is one. it is pretty funny, you should see it.

Very touching book about a child with disabilities

This book is for anyone (with or without disabilities) who has ever been hurt by someone else's unkind words. The message can be easily understood by children and adults of all ages. I highly recommend this book to all educators to keep on their shelf at school. It may come in handy when hurtful words are used in the classroom.

Great book to teach compassion to younger children!

As a teacher of both disabled and nondisabled children, I have often read this book to my students. It quite simply demonstrates how someone can be hurt by someone else's comments. Anyone can empathize, whether you are disabled or not. This book is terrific!