With the help of a special aide and the support of her friends, Zulay does just that. My Three Best Friends and Me, Zulay | Zulay and her three best friends are all in the same first grade class and study the same things, even though Zulay is blind. When their teacher asks her students what activity they want to do on Field Day, Zulay surprises everyone when she says she wants to run a race. This is "My Three Best Friends and Me, Zulay by Cari Best, Illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton - Published by Margaret Ferguson Books" by Children's… This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. Zulay is still as bright as her classmates even though she struggles at capturing visual practicum. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. When their teacher asks her students what activity they want to do on Field Day, Zulay surprises everyone when she says she wants to run a race. Number of pages: 31. And mostly, she is. Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Special Needs, Juvenile Fiction / Sports & Recreation / General. Publisher Summary. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Zulay and her three best friends are all in the same first grade class and study the same things, even though Zulay is blind. Zulay's desk contains a "fold-ing hold-ing cold-ing" white cane, which she's reluctantly learning to use with the help of an aide, Ms. Turner. Unable to add item to List. She has kind, racially diverse friends who accept her. Best, Cari. Author (s): Cari Best. It's also highlighted that she has different strengths in comparison to the other students: She's strong at math and writing, while she struggles at drawing shapes. It is also very poet at times. Get this from a library! She and her three best friends (one white, one Asian American, and one African American, like Zulay) help one another in class and play together during recess. Zulay is able to learn many new things ... Read full review, Cheerful, inclusive, well-told story from the POV of a first grade girl who recently lost her sight and is concerned about standing out from her classmates. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Zulay's classroom has 22 desks, the children’s name tags spelled in colorful braille dots. (The concept of friendship is very interesting in our house at the moment! When their teacher asks her students what activity they want to do on Field Day, Zulay surprises everyone when she says she wants to run a race. But what I found important was that her character struggles with accepting her own status as being labeled as "disabled". My Three Best Friends and Me, Zulay by Cari Best Illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2015 40 Pages, Grades K-3. I found the content to be very useful in capturing the complex experience of a child with a disability in a school where the majority of students are able bodied. Zulay is a young girl who suffers from blindness. My three best friends and me, Zulay. Audience: 4-8 years. The books that I've read about diversity or varying abilities have often othered their subjects in a not so helpful way. They are all first graders. This story about friendship and self-confidence is a great choice for young, blind/visually impaired readers and their sighted classmates. She can't accept being othered and made different by her teachers and her peers. We get to see how she goes to school, makes friends, and even runs a race just like every other child in class. My Three Best Friends and Me, Zulay. Ms. Newton lives in Charlotte, North Carolina.oohlaladesignstudio.blogspot.com, Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Read 97 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah, The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin (Amazing Scientists), Don't Call Me Special: A First Look at Disability (A First Look At...Series), K-Gr 3—Best friends Maya, Nancy, Chyng, and Zulay laugh and sing and help one another with homework. With the help of a teacher, Zulay works hard to overcome the odds and achieve success. I found that important because like anyone, people have strengths and weaknesses, but they shouldn't be defined by them. Cari Best has written many award-winning picture books, including Sally Jean, the Bicycle Queen, a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year; and My Three Best Friends and Me, described by the New York Times as “refreshing” and “exciting.” Her picture book If I Could Drive, Mama was described by Publishers Weekly as “a wonderful tribute to an imagination in perpetual motion.” Please try your request again later. Her story would most definitely have differed if her character went to a school with less economic resources. We get to see how she goes to school, makes friends, and even runs a race just like every other child in class. Ms. Best lives in Weston, Connecticut. Title My three best friends and me, Zulay / Cari Best ; pictures by Vanessa Brantley-Newton. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Illustrator: Vanessa Brantley-Newton. She does not let her blindness stop her and is determined to run in the schools upcoming field day race. When their teacher asks her students what activity they want to do on Field Day, Zulay surprises everyone when she says she wants to run a race. Read More. Summary: Zulay is a typical first grader, and she tells of a typical day in her happy classroom: her three best friends link arms and skip to their class; her teacher gives “two-arm hugs”; twenty-two … Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 15, 2018. Vanessa Brantley-Newton is the writer and/or illustrator of many picture books, includingOne Love, based on the Bob Marley song. Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2015. My Three Best Friends and Me, Zulay, is an inspiring story about a young girl who believes she can and tries. When their teacher asks her students what activity they want to do on Field Day, Zulay surprises everyone when she says she wants to run a race. Author: Cari Best. When their first-grade teacher, Ms. Seeger, surprises them with an announcement about an upcoming field day, excitement fills the air. Zulay is not only a racial minority, but she is also a blind student in a class of seeing students. The illustrations by Vanessa Brantley-Newton, beautifully capture the playfulness of the written word. Format Book Edition First edition. This item: My Three Best Friends and Me, Zulay by Cari Best Hardcover $11.99 Pink Is for Boys by Robb Pearlman Hardcover $11.99 Annie's Plaid Shirt by Stacy B. Davids Hardcover $14.82 This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. My Three Best Friends and Me, Zulay, is an inspiring story about a young girl who believes she can and tries. Please try again. There was a problem loading your book clubs. This idealistic story lines seems as though it's due to the fact that Zulay attends a seemly wealthy private school that can accommodate her needs. This is a story about four friends and one of whom is very special young lady who is happens to be blind. Read full review. Cheerful, inclusive, well-told story from the POV of a first grade girl who recently lost her sight and is concerned about standing out from her classmates. Cari Best has produced a very useful and fun teaching tool with this book. Zulay and her three best friends are all in the same first grade class and study the same things, even though Zulay is blind. Vanessa Brantley-Newton's wonderfully spirited illustrations find the subtler commonalities between them all, as they mirror one another in their expressions and body language. Zulay and her three best friends are all in the same first grade class and study the same things, even though Zulay is blind. Great for orientation and mobility instructors! Please try again. My Three Best Friends and Me, Zulay. Zulay and her three best friends are all in the same first grade class and study the same things, even though Zulay is blind. Title: My Three Best Friends and Me, Zulay Format: Hardcover Product dimensions: 40 pages, 10.8 X 8.9 X 0.36 in Shipping dimensions: 40 pages, 10.8 X 8.9 X 0.36 in Published: 24 novembre 2016 Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr) Language: English Publisher: Farrar Straus Giroux. Title: My Three Best Friends and Me, Zulay. Everyone in the class is announcing what event they want to compete in and Zulay … Free shipping for many products! ), Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2020. This story is inspiring and inclusive. Zulay, who is blind, wants to be treated like the other kids in her elementary classroom. So nice to see a children's book hip and new around the topic of visual impairment. My Three Best Friends and Me, Zulay is a realistic fiction book about Zulay and her three best friends. I've never seen this type of children's book before. Their teacher, Ms. Seeger, announces to the class that Field Day is coming. Published New York : Margaret Ferguson Books, Farrar Straus Giroux, 2015. The story was slightly idealistic as Zulay has a strong group of friends, goes to a school where there are professional staff with the skills to teach blind students, and she doesn't face bullying. K-Gr 3-Best friends Maya, Nancy, Chyng, and Zulay laugh and sing and help one another with homework. Zulay and her three best friends are all in the same first grade class and study the same things, even though Zulay is blind. return in this second sweet picture book inspired by the author's fond and funny memories of her Russian grandmother. Hey guys here is my children's book review of My Three Best Friends and Me, Zulay by Cari Best. K-Gr 3-Best friends Maya, Nancy, Chyng, and Zulay laugh and sing and help one another with homework. 362 Ratings. ISBN: 9780374388195. My Three Best Friends and Me, Zulay. When their teacher asks her students what activity they want to do on Field Day, Zulay surprises everyone when she says she wants to run a race. When their first-grade teacher, Ms. Seeger, surprises them with an announcement about an upcoming field day, excitement fills the air. With the help of a special ai This makes her an incredibly marginalized character. It would be perfect for kids who are struggling to accept their differences. to get a copy of My Three Best Friends and Me, Zulay, I’ll receive a small commission that helps support this website. Average … There's a problem loading this menu right now. She does not like to stick out among her peers but is determined to accomplish her goal. I got this book to read to my 1st grade students. Cari Best, illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton FSG Books for Young Readers Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) Zulay and her three best friends are all in the same first grade class and study the same things, even though Zulay is blind. Zulay is blind and just learning to use her cane. My three best friends and me, Zulay(Book) My three best friends and me, Zulay. The 22 students each announces the events they want to compete in, and Zulay surprises everyone when she says she would like to run in the race. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for My Three Best Friends and Me, Zulay by Cari Best (2015, Picture Book) at the best online prices at eBay! Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2015. Zulay and her three best friends are all in the same first grade class and study the same things, even though Zulay is blind. [Cari Best; Vanessa Brantley-Newton] -- "Zulay is a blind girl who longs to be able to run in the race on field and track day at her school"-- Looking out for Sarah: A day in the life of a guide dog: Sarah is a real person.Her story is told from the point of view of her guide dog. She has great teachers that motivate and support her. Descriptive Annotation: This book is about a blind, young girl named Zulay. Blind and sighted kids alike will enjoy this cheery outing, which appropriately treats learning to use a white cane with the straightforwardness another might treat learning to ride a bike.” ―Kirkus Reviews, starred“Refreshing in its casual approach to racial diversity....Friends reflect an array of skin colors and ethnicities. The characters featured in Three Cheers for Catherine the Great! Zulay and her three best friends are all in the same first grade class and study the same things, even though Zulay is blind. Zulay is a young girl who suffers from blindness. Bright, colorful illustrations on a clean white backdrop are crisp and clear and mesh seamlessly with the text. A slightly raised braille alphabet on the back cover is a nice touch. Not only does the book feature multicultural characters in strong roles, Zulay also demonstrates a growth mindset. Zulay is portrayed as a happy, well-rounded first grader, and the author pays the perfect amount of attention to her special needs. Illustrator/Photographer: Vanessa Brantley-Newton. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. When their teacher asks her students what activity they want to do on Fiel… My Three Best Friends and Me, Zulay (Book) : Best, Cari : "Zulay is a blind girl who longs to be able to run in the race on field and track day at her school"-- Provided by publisher. Not only does the book feature multicultural characters in strong roles, Zulay also demonstrates a growth mindset. Those narratives are common among students with different abilities. When their teacher asks her students what activity they want to do on Field Day, Zulay surprises everyone when she says she wants to run a race. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. This story is a great read-aloud for younger students due to the length of the text, but just right as independent reading for second and third graders. Zulay also is in 1st grade. Publisher and Year: Farrar Straus Giroux, 2015. Children's Book Review: My Three Best Friends and Me, Zulay by Cari Best, illus. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Children start noticing differences among themselves at a very early age, and so I greatly appreciated reading this book. When their teacher asks her students what activity they want to do on Field Day, Zulay surprises everyone when she says she wants to run a race. Zulay also is in 1st grade. Posted by aherrma2 on March 11, 2015. Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR); First edition (January 13, 2015). When their teacher asks her students what activity they want to do on Field Day, Zulay surprises everyone when she says she wants to run a race. With the help of a special aide and the support of her friends, Zulay does just that. When their first-grade teacher, Ms. Seeger, surprises them with an announcement about an upcoming field day, excitement fills the air. An inspiring, multicultural story about a girl who demonstrates an "I can" attitude, Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2017. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Zulay and her three best friends are all in the same first grade class and study the same things, even though Zulay is blind. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. The language captures has children speak about themselves, their, peers, and adults. Zulay and her three best friends are all in the same first grade class and study the same things, even though Zulay is blind. Hardcover – Picture Book, January 13, 2015. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Something went wrong. WANT TO PURCHASE? by Vanessa Brantley-Newton. Zulay's mention of learning to read braille, swim and climb trees despite difficulty will reassure blind kids whose hands are also "learn[ing] the way," and all kids will cheer as she and Ms. Turner fly around the track. Visually impaired adult here, and I love this book! Bookshare - Accessible Books for Individuals with Print Disabilities Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2019, My preschooler picked out this book, intrigued by the reference to three best friends, and has seemed reasonably happy with it. Three desks belong to her sighted friends, Chyng, Maya and Nancy, and they all help one another. When their teacher asks her students what activity they want to do on Field Day, Zulay surprises everyone when she says she wants to run a race. Feb 17, 2015 - My Three Best Friends and Me, Zulay book. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. They are all spunky little girls, and the only difference between them is that Zulay is blind. With the help of a special aide and the support of her friends, Zulay does just that. Genre: Fiction. Cari Best has written many award-winning picture books, including Sally Jean, the Bicycle Queen, aSchool Library Journal Best Book of the Year; Are You Going to Be Good?, a Parents' Choice Award Winner; and, most recently,Beatrice Spells Some Lulus and Learns to Write a Letter. Description 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm Other contributors Young readers will understand the challenges that Zulay faces in getting around but also that all students face unique challenges. Title: My Three Best Friends and Me, Zulay Author: Cari Best Illustrator: Vanessa Brantley-Newton Publisher: Farrar Straus Giroux ISBN: 9780374388195 Audience: 4-8 years Summary: Zulay is a typical first grader, and she tells of a typical day in her happy classroom: her This is important to understand because when talking about disabilities, the narratives of children of color are often kept in the shadows. Best brought the book to a great conclusion with Zulay finally finding her own strength and confidence as she runs the race she dreams of. Best's rendering of the cheerful inclusiveness in Zulay's classroom toward a child with a disability is equally exciting.” ―The New York Times. I got this book to read to my 1st grade students. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Browse the world's largest eBookstore and start reading today on the web, tablet, phone, or ereader. Zulay is going through a process that almost all blind/VI kiddos go through at some point; she just wants to fit in and be "normal". Top subscription boxes – right to your door, Visit Amazon's Vanessa Brantley-Newton Page, Children's Sports & Outdoors Books (Books), © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. I appreciated the language that Best uses. My kids love this book and I enjoy reading it - the words have a lovely rhythm and I like the diversity shown in the main characters. This picture book is a great way to continue building diverse library collections for all readers.—Amy Shepherd, St. Anne's Episcopal School, Middleton, DE. Please try again. She is in a regular classroom with students her age. 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