Jane Cowen-Fletcher's book was inspired by her sister, a wheelchair mom and practicing veterinarian, who was left a paraplegic after a 1987 accident. Children will tune in to the fantasy and enjoy the speed and energy captured in the artwork. and she takes him with her. This is a book about a little boy that has a mom that is in a wheelchair. My wife drops my son off at school and picks him up, using her wheelchair. The son goes everywhere with his mother, as she is his race car, ship and airplane. Such a lovely picture book, with short sentences. Mama zooms. Interest Level Reading Level Reading A-Z ATOS Word Count; Grades P - 2: Grades K - 5: I: 1.9: n/a: A boy's wonderful mama takes him zooming everywhere with her, because her wheelchair is a zooming … Mama zooms me across a bridge and she's my airplane.'' From Book Deals (Lewiston, NY, U.S.A.) Seller Rating: Available From More Booksellers. We're sorry; this specific copy is no longer available. Find books like Mama Zooms from the world’s largest community of readers. When she's not writing and illustrating children's books, she like to "read, read, read--especially children's books (big surprise! The pictures feature an attractive woman, her costumed son, and her manually operated vehicle. Say, As you look at the pictures, tell me if you see anything that looks like a ramp. Read Mama Zooms by Maria Frazee aloud to individuals or small groups. They also ride the bus, go to the park, go out to eat, and do plenty of other activities on that "zooming machine"! Mama Zooms. The little baby in this book loves his mother no matter what. After all, his mother's wheelchair as he sees it, is a "zooming machine," a vehicle capable of carrying him and his mother as far as his imagination will allow.
Every morning his father sets him in his mother's lap, and with her strong arms pushing away, the two of them are off on their latest adventure. This book has a great message, especially for young children learning about family members or friends with disabilities. Paper; Markers or crayons; Paints; Talk together about all the different things children pretend. Mama Zooms by Jane Cowen-Fletcher; Science Concepts. Quick links to lesson materials: 1 Item. To see what your friends thought of this book, I really liked this book which portrays a white family with one parent who uses a wheelchair and one parent who doesn't. My daughter is currently on a Llama Llama kick and this book may have broken it. The father is involved and facilities their pretend activities of a racecar, airplane, and train, even a space ship. New / Paperback / Quantity Available: 0. ", A Speculative Fiction Expert’s Year of Escapist Reading. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published The illustrations are fun, soft and timeless. Mama Zooms. It teaches that even if you are in a wheelchair, you can have fun. This is "Mama Zooms" by Hee Kyung Han on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Published by Scholastic, 1995. Very sweet book when teaching your students on what makes people different. By Jane Cowen-Fletcher. Promoting equal opportunities and showing that all Mama's are not the same. Mama Zooms. Explain that in Mama Zooms a boy likes to ride with his Mama in her “zooming machine.” Set a focus for children by having them look for all the places the boy and his Mama go—and to notice the hills and ramps they climb up and zoom down. Used; very good; Condition Very Good ISBN 10 0590457748 ISBN 13 9780590457743 Seller. Imprint New York : Scholastic Inc., c1993. If you have a student in your class who has parents or relatives that are handicap, you can read this book to the whole class to ensure them that it is okay. I’d probably get this for my kid when the time comes and then we’d create our own Mama zooms story. Jane Cowen-Fletcher,
In this remarkable book, a little boy makes the world a place full of excitement. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Text Complexity; Lexile Level: 440L; ATOS Reading Level: 1.9; AR Quiz Numbers; 31713; Curricular Area; English Language Arts; Social Studies; Subject Headings; Mothers and sons--Fiction ; Mothers and sons ; Wheelchairs ; Juvenile Fiction | … This is a simple book that provides visibility for people with physical disabilities. )," hang out in libraries, draw, and entertain. She has strong arms and a stronger heart. Scholastic Incorporated, 1993 - Handicapped - 32 pages. Nice, but i wish more was going on than the boy's imagination when he's on his mom's lap. When she's not writing and illustrating children's books, she like to "read, read, read--especially children's books (big surprise! This is a sweet story about a boy spending his days with his mom, zooming here to there, playing make-believe the whole way. YOU SAVE $1.5 (25.04%) Save to Wishlist Saved to Wishlist. I read it to my daughter when she was preschool age and look forward to reading it to my granddaughter! This is a book meant for children whose parents are handicap. Zoom along with this joyous pair, and share the vitality and warmth of a very special relationship between a little boy and his mother, who happens to have a zooming machine--a wheelchair. ISBN 10: 0590457756 / ISBN 13: 9780590457750. Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2018. The large type and simple sentence structure are appropriate for beginning readers. As they travel in her zooming machine, she can be all sorts of things, but most of all she's his wonderful mama. Rachel's Mom reads aloud the book Mama Zooms by Jane Cowen_Fletcher. Yes, all kids can learn from this book and it brings to light the fact that everyone has love and special abilities to offer. His mother zooms him in her wheelchair, but that's only shown in the illustrations, not discussed. Mama Zooms is a sweet book about a little boy, we are never told his name, who describes the many adventures he and his mother go on while "zooming" on his mother's wheelchair. A young boy 'zooms' with his mother in her wheelchair. It is about a mom that is in a wheelchair. Extension activity for Mama Zooms by Jane Cowen-Fletcher. [Jane Cowen-Fletcher] -- A boy's wonderful mama takes him zooming everywhere with her, because her wheelchair is a zooming machine. As soon as our son was born, we bought a copy. The story is told through the perspective of the child, whose gender is not specified in the text and could therefore be interpreted as having any/no gender(s). I would definitely recommend this book for any child, whether they have a parent who uses a wheelchair or not. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Kerine Wint is a software engineering graduate with more love for books than for computers. December 1st 1995 All of the illustrations go along with the words well. Teach This Lesson. About the Book. It shows all the things a child does with his Mother whilst shes in her wheelchair. She is all of those wonderful and mystical characteristics to him, but most importantly she is his mother. Mama Zooms. New York: Scholastic. This is a cute little story to share with your class. The book, Mama Zooms, by Jane Cowen-Fletcher is about a son who tells a story about his mother who travels around in a wheelchair. A ramp is a surface with one end higher than the other. Jane Crowen-Fletcher does something absolutely beautiful in this book by portraying the story of a child who's mother is in a wheelchair; however, that does not stop the two from living an abundant life. We’d love your help. There's little added information, … Mama Zooms (Book) : Cowen-Fletcher, Jane : A boy's wonderful mama takes him zooming everywhere with her, because her wheelchair is a zooming machine. 5.0 out of 5 stars A favorite book of a mama who zooms and her toddler. They need to just be postive about it. 30 Day Return Guarantee; Item Price: More Shipping Options. Their relationship isn't impaired due to her handicap, which is a good lesson for children to learn. When they zoom through a dark hallway, he lights the way, just like the engineer of a freight train chugging its way through a tunnel. I've been reading this book to my daughter since the day she arrived. )," hang out in libraries, draw, and entertain. Mama Zooms (Book) : Cowen-Fletcher, Jane : A boy's wonderful mama takes him zooming everywhere with her, because her wheelchair is a zooming machine. [Jane Cowen-Fletcher] -- A boy's wonderful mama takes him zooming everywhere with her, because her wheelchair is a zooming machine. I am in a wheelchair- spinal cord injury- and was introduced to this book through a friend. When she zooms him down a hall, he's a train conductor, that sort of thing. Grades. It will help children accept others who are different. This is a very simple book featuring a little boy whose mother uses a wheelchair. In this book, a child has fun zooming with his mother. Mama zooms. Before You Read It does a great job of normalizing and celebrating the experience of a family like this one. As an avid reader, writer, and fan of all things... A boy's wonderful mama takes him zooming everywhere with her, because her wheelchair is a zooming machine. Lovely illustrations support the affirming message of this book and give it a cozy, loving feel. This book is about a young boy and his mother who is handicap. The simple text, narrated by the preschooler in Mama's lap, tells what the child is pretending as Mama zooms along (``she's my racehorse...she's my ship at sea'') while, in the pictures, he's appropriately dressed for his role as an aviator, cowboy, etc. Get Embed Code. Share by Email. LIST PRICE: $5.99. Responsibility written and illustrated by Jane Cowen-Fletcher. PreK–K, 1–2. If there is one lesson to learn from this memorable book, it is that the power of the imagination is an amazing thing.
. As a teacher, I would love to use this story as awareness to my students of those with special needs. It does a. I really liked this book which portrays a white family with one parent who uses a wheelchair and one parent who doesn't. My wife uses an motorized wheelchair, and my son now has a little sister - so, while the story isn't a perfect match - it's still very similar to riding on mommy's zooming machine! When she zooms him down a hall, he's a train conductor, that sort of thing. When it rains, his mother zooms through puddles like a ship at sea, and the little boy stands at the helm as her captain. ThriftBooks. His mother is in a wheelchair, but this doesn't mean she can't have just as much fun as any other mom. [Jane Cowen-Fletcher] -- A boy's wonderful mama takes him zooming everywhere with her, because her wheelchair is a zooming machine. Under a night sky, his mother lifts off like a spaceship that rockets him to the stars.
Jane Cowen-Fletcher's book was inspired by her sister, a wheelchair mom and practicing veterinarian, who was left a paraplegic after a 1987 accident. Children will tune in to the fantasy and enjoy the speed and energy captured in the artwork. and she takes him with her. This is a book about a little boy that has a mom that is in a wheelchair. My wife drops my son off at school and picks him up, using her wheelchair. The son goes everywhere with his mother, as she is his race car, ship and airplane. Such a lovely picture book, with short sentences. Mama zooms. Interest Level Reading Level Reading A-Z ATOS Word Count; Grades P - 2: Grades K - 5: I: 1.9: n/a: A boy's wonderful mama takes him zooming everywhere with her, because her wheelchair is a zooming … Mama zooms me across a bridge and she's my airplane.'' From Book Deals (Lewiston, NY, U.S.A.) Seller Rating: Available From More Booksellers. We're sorry; this specific copy is no longer available. Find books like Mama Zooms from the world’s largest community of readers. When she's not writing and illustrating children's books, she like to "read, read, read--especially children's books (big surprise! The pictures feature an attractive woman, her costumed son, and her manually operated vehicle. Say, As you look at the pictures, tell me if you see anything that looks like a ramp. Read Mama Zooms by Maria Frazee aloud to individuals or small groups. They also ride the bus, go to the park, go out to eat, and do plenty of other activities on that "zooming machine"! Mama Zooms. The little baby in this book loves his mother no matter what. After all, his mother's wheelchair as he sees it, is a "zooming machine," a vehicle capable of carrying him and his mother as far as his imagination will allow.
Every morning his father sets him in his mother's lap, and with her strong arms pushing away, the two of them are off on their latest adventure. This book has a great message, especially for young children learning about family members or friends with disabilities. Paper; Markers or crayons; Paints; Talk together about all the different things children pretend. Mama Zooms by Jane Cowen-Fletcher; Science Concepts. Quick links to lesson materials: 1 Item. To see what your friends thought of this book, I really liked this book which portrays a white family with one parent who uses a wheelchair and one parent who doesn't. My daughter is currently on a Llama Llama kick and this book may have broken it. The father is involved and facilities their pretend activities of a racecar, airplane, and train, even a space ship. New / Paperback / Quantity Available: 0. ", A Speculative Fiction Expert’s Year of Escapist Reading. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published The illustrations are fun, soft and timeless. Mama Zooms. It teaches that even if you are in a wheelchair, you can have fun. This is "Mama Zooms" by Hee Kyung Han on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Published by Scholastic, 1995. Very sweet book when teaching your students on what makes people different. By Jane Cowen-Fletcher. Promoting equal opportunities and showing that all Mama's are not the same. Mama Zooms. Explain that in Mama Zooms a boy likes to ride with his Mama in her “zooming machine.” Set a focus for children by having them look for all the places the boy and his Mama go—and to notice the hills and ramps they climb up and zoom down. Used; very good; Condition Very Good ISBN 10 0590457748 ISBN 13 9780590457743 Seller. Imprint New York : Scholastic Inc., c1993. If you have a student in your class who has parents or relatives that are handicap, you can read this book to the whole class to ensure them that it is okay. I’d probably get this for my kid when the time comes and then we’d create our own Mama zooms story. Jane Cowen-Fletcher,
In this remarkable book, a little boy makes the world a place full of excitement. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Text Complexity; Lexile Level: 440L; ATOS Reading Level: 1.9; AR Quiz Numbers; 31713; Curricular Area; English Language Arts; Social Studies; Subject Headings; Mothers and sons--Fiction ; Mothers and sons ; Wheelchairs ; Juvenile Fiction | … This is a simple book that provides visibility for people with physical disabilities. )," hang out in libraries, draw, and entertain. She has strong arms and a stronger heart. Scholastic Incorporated, 1993 - Handicapped - 32 pages. Nice, but i wish more was going on than the boy's imagination when he's on his mom's lap. When she's not writing and illustrating children's books, she like to "read, read, read--especially children's books (big surprise! This is a sweet story about a boy spending his days with his mom, zooming here to there, playing make-believe the whole way. YOU SAVE $1.5 (25.04%) Save to Wishlist Saved to Wishlist. I read it to my daughter when she was preschool age and look forward to reading it to my granddaughter! This is a book meant for children whose parents are handicap. Zoom along with this joyous pair, and share the vitality and warmth of a very special relationship between a little boy and his mother, who happens to have a zooming machine--a wheelchair. ISBN 10: 0590457756 / ISBN 13: 9780590457750. Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2018. The large type and simple sentence structure are appropriate for beginning readers. As they travel in her zooming machine, she can be all sorts of things, but most of all she's his wonderful mama. Rachel's Mom reads aloud the book Mama Zooms by Jane Cowen_Fletcher. Yes, all kids can learn from this book and it brings to light the fact that everyone has love and special abilities to offer. His mother zooms him in her wheelchair, but that's only shown in the illustrations, not discussed. Mama Zooms is a sweet book about a little boy, we are never told his name, who describes the many adventures he and his mother go on while "zooming" on his mother's wheelchair. A young boy 'zooms' with his mother in her wheelchair. It is about a mom that is in a wheelchair. Extension activity for Mama Zooms by Jane Cowen-Fletcher. [Jane Cowen-Fletcher] -- A boy's wonderful mama takes him zooming everywhere with her, because her wheelchair is a zooming machine. As soon as our son was born, we bought a copy. The story is told through the perspective of the child, whose gender is not specified in the text and could therefore be interpreted as having any/no gender(s). I would definitely recommend this book for any child, whether they have a parent who uses a wheelchair or not. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Kerine Wint is a software engineering graduate with more love for books than for computers. December 1st 1995 All of the illustrations go along with the words well. Teach This Lesson. About the Book. It shows all the things a child does with his Mother whilst shes in her wheelchair. She is all of those wonderful and mystical characteristics to him, but most importantly she is his mother. Mama Zooms. New York: Scholastic. This is a cute little story to share with your class. The book, Mama Zooms, by Jane Cowen-Fletcher is about a son who tells a story about his mother who travels around in a wheelchair. A ramp is a surface with one end higher than the other. Jane Crowen-Fletcher does something absolutely beautiful in this book by portraying the story of a child who's mother is in a wheelchair; however, that does not stop the two from living an abundant life. We’d love your help. There's little added information, … Mama Zooms (Book) : Cowen-Fletcher, Jane : A boy's wonderful mama takes him zooming everywhere with her, because her wheelchair is a zooming machine. 5.0 out of 5 stars A favorite book of a mama who zooms and her toddler. They need to just be postive about it. 30 Day Return Guarantee; Item Price: More Shipping Options. Their relationship isn't impaired due to her handicap, which is a good lesson for children to learn. When they zoom through a dark hallway, he lights the way, just like the engineer of a freight train chugging its way through a tunnel. I've been reading this book to my daughter since the day she arrived. )," hang out in libraries, draw, and entertain. Mama Zooms (Book) : Cowen-Fletcher, Jane : A boy's wonderful mama takes him zooming everywhere with her, because her wheelchair is a zooming machine. [Jane Cowen-Fletcher] -- A boy's wonderful mama takes him zooming everywhere with her, because her wheelchair is a zooming machine. I am in a wheelchair- spinal cord injury- and was introduced to this book through a friend. When she zooms him down a hall, he's a train conductor, that sort of thing. Grades. It will help children accept others who are different. This is a very simple book featuring a little boy whose mother uses a wheelchair. In this book, a child has fun zooming with his mother. Mama zooms. Before You Read It does a great job of normalizing and celebrating the experience of a family like this one. As an avid reader, writer, and fan of all things... A boy's wonderful mama takes him zooming everywhere with her, because her wheelchair is a zooming machine. Lovely illustrations support the affirming message of this book and give it a cozy, loving feel. This book is about a young boy and his mother who is handicap. The simple text, narrated by the preschooler in Mama's lap, tells what the child is pretending as Mama zooms along (``she's my racehorse...she's my ship at sea'') while, in the pictures, he's appropriately dressed for his role as an aviator, cowboy, etc. Get Embed Code. Share by Email. LIST PRICE: $5.99. Responsibility written and illustrated by Jane Cowen-Fletcher. PreK–K, 1–2. If there is one lesson to learn from this memorable book, it is that the power of the imagination is an amazing thing.
. As a teacher, I would love to use this story as awareness to my students of those with special needs. It does a. I really liked this book which portrays a white family with one parent who uses a wheelchair and one parent who doesn't. My wife uses an motorized wheelchair, and my son now has a little sister - so, while the story isn't a perfect match - it's still very similar to riding on mommy's zooming machine! When she zooms him down a hall, he's a train conductor, that sort of thing. When it rains, his mother zooms through puddles like a ship at sea, and the little boy stands at the helm as her captain. ThriftBooks. His mother is in a wheelchair, but this doesn't mean she can't have just as much fun as any other mom. [Jane Cowen-Fletcher] -- A boy's wonderful mama takes him zooming everywhere with her, because her wheelchair is a zooming machine. Under a night sky, his mother lifts off like a spaceship that rockets him to the stars.
Jane Cowen-Fletcher's book was inspired by her sister, a wheelchair mom and practicing veterinarian, who was left a paraplegic after a 1987 accident. Children will tune in to the fantasy and enjoy the speed and energy captured in the artwork. and she takes him with her. This is a book about a little boy that has a mom that is in a wheelchair. My wife drops my son off at school and picks him up, using her wheelchair. The son goes everywhere with his mother, as she is his race car, ship and airplane. Such a lovely picture book, with short sentences. Mama zooms. Interest Level Reading Level Reading A-Z ATOS Word Count; Grades P - 2: Grades K - 5: I: 1.9: n/a: A boy's wonderful mama takes him zooming everywhere with her, because her wheelchair is a zooming … Mama zooms me across a bridge and she's my airplane.'' From Book Deals (Lewiston, NY, U.S.A.) Seller Rating: Available From More Booksellers. We're sorry; this specific copy is no longer available. Find books like Mama Zooms from the world’s largest community of readers. When she's not writing and illustrating children's books, she like to "read, read, read--especially children's books (big surprise! The pictures feature an attractive woman, her costumed son, and her manually operated vehicle. Say, As you look at the pictures, tell me if you see anything that looks like a ramp. Read Mama Zooms by Maria Frazee aloud to individuals or small groups. They also ride the bus, go to the park, go out to eat, and do plenty of other activities on that "zooming machine"! Mama Zooms. The little baby in this book loves his mother no matter what. After all, his mother's wheelchair as he sees it, is a "zooming machine," a vehicle capable of carrying him and his mother as far as his imagination will allow.
Every morning his father sets him in his mother's lap, and with her strong arms pushing away, the two of them are off on their latest adventure. This book has a great message, especially for young children learning about family members or friends with disabilities. Paper; Markers or crayons; Paints; Talk together about all the different things children pretend. Mama Zooms by Jane Cowen-Fletcher; Science Concepts. Quick links to lesson materials: 1 Item. To see what your friends thought of this book, I really liked this book which portrays a white family with one parent who uses a wheelchair and one parent who doesn't. My daughter is currently on a Llama Llama kick and this book may have broken it. The father is involved and facilities their pretend activities of a racecar, airplane, and train, even a space ship. New / Paperback / Quantity Available: 0. ", A Speculative Fiction Expert’s Year of Escapist Reading. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published The illustrations are fun, soft and timeless. Mama Zooms. It teaches that even if you are in a wheelchair, you can have fun. This is "Mama Zooms" by Hee Kyung Han on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Published by Scholastic, 1995. Very sweet book when teaching your students on what makes people different. By Jane Cowen-Fletcher. Promoting equal opportunities and showing that all Mama's are not the same. Mama Zooms. Explain that in Mama Zooms a boy likes to ride with his Mama in her “zooming machine.” Set a focus for children by having them look for all the places the boy and his Mama go—and to notice the hills and ramps they climb up and zoom down. Used; very good; Condition Very Good ISBN 10 0590457748 ISBN 13 9780590457743 Seller. Imprint New York : Scholastic Inc., c1993. If you have a student in your class who has parents or relatives that are handicap, you can read this book to the whole class to ensure them that it is okay. I’d probably get this for my kid when the time comes and then we’d create our own Mama zooms story. Jane Cowen-Fletcher,
In this remarkable book, a little boy makes the world a place full of excitement. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Text Complexity; Lexile Level: 440L; ATOS Reading Level: 1.9; AR Quiz Numbers; 31713; Curricular Area; English Language Arts; Social Studies; Subject Headings; Mothers and sons--Fiction ; Mothers and sons ; Wheelchairs ; Juvenile Fiction | … This is a simple book that provides visibility for people with physical disabilities. )," hang out in libraries, draw, and entertain. She has strong arms and a stronger heart. Scholastic Incorporated, 1993 - Handicapped - 32 pages. Nice, but i wish more was going on than the boy's imagination when he's on his mom's lap. When she's not writing and illustrating children's books, she like to "read, read, read--especially children's books (big surprise! This is a sweet story about a boy spending his days with his mom, zooming here to there, playing make-believe the whole way. YOU SAVE $1.5 (25.04%) Save to Wishlist Saved to Wishlist. I read it to my daughter when she was preschool age and look forward to reading it to my granddaughter! This is a book meant for children whose parents are handicap. Zoom along with this joyous pair, and share the vitality and warmth of a very special relationship between a little boy and his mother, who happens to have a zooming machine--a wheelchair. ISBN 10: 0590457756 / ISBN 13: 9780590457750. Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2018. The large type and simple sentence structure are appropriate for beginning readers. As they travel in her zooming machine, she can be all sorts of things, but most of all she's his wonderful mama. Rachel's Mom reads aloud the book Mama Zooms by Jane Cowen_Fletcher. Yes, all kids can learn from this book and it brings to light the fact that everyone has love and special abilities to offer. His mother zooms him in her wheelchair, but that's only shown in the illustrations, not discussed. Mama Zooms is a sweet book about a little boy, we are never told his name, who describes the many adventures he and his mother go on while "zooming" on his mother's wheelchair. A young boy 'zooms' with his mother in her wheelchair. It is about a mom that is in a wheelchair. Extension activity for Mama Zooms by Jane Cowen-Fletcher. [Jane Cowen-Fletcher] -- A boy's wonderful mama takes him zooming everywhere with her, because her wheelchair is a zooming machine. As soon as our son was born, we bought a copy. The story is told through the perspective of the child, whose gender is not specified in the text and could therefore be interpreted as having any/no gender(s). I would definitely recommend this book for any child, whether they have a parent who uses a wheelchair or not. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Kerine Wint is a software engineering graduate with more love for books than for computers. December 1st 1995 All of the illustrations go along with the words well. Teach This Lesson. About the Book. It shows all the things a child does with his Mother whilst shes in her wheelchair. She is all of those wonderful and mystical characteristics to him, but most importantly she is his mother. Mama Zooms. New York: Scholastic. This is a cute little story to share with your class. The book, Mama Zooms, by Jane Cowen-Fletcher is about a son who tells a story about his mother who travels around in a wheelchair. A ramp is a surface with one end higher than the other. Jane Crowen-Fletcher does something absolutely beautiful in this book by portraying the story of a child who's mother is in a wheelchair; however, that does not stop the two from living an abundant life. We’d love your help. There's little added information, … Mama Zooms (Book) : Cowen-Fletcher, Jane : A boy's wonderful mama takes him zooming everywhere with her, because her wheelchair is a zooming machine. 5.0 out of 5 stars A favorite book of a mama who zooms and her toddler. They need to just be postive about it. 30 Day Return Guarantee; Item Price: More Shipping Options. Their relationship isn't impaired due to her handicap, which is a good lesson for children to learn. When they zoom through a dark hallway, he lights the way, just like the engineer of a freight train chugging its way through a tunnel. I've been reading this book to my daughter since the day she arrived. )," hang out in libraries, draw, and entertain. Mama Zooms (Book) : Cowen-Fletcher, Jane : A boy's wonderful mama takes him zooming everywhere with her, because her wheelchair is a zooming machine. [Jane Cowen-Fletcher] -- A boy's wonderful mama takes him zooming everywhere with her, because her wheelchair is a zooming machine. I am in a wheelchair- spinal cord injury- and was introduced to this book through a friend. When she zooms him down a hall, he's a train conductor, that sort of thing. Grades. It will help children accept others who are different. This is a very simple book featuring a little boy whose mother uses a wheelchair. In this book, a child has fun zooming with his mother. Mama zooms. Before You Read It does a great job of normalizing and celebrating the experience of a family like this one. As an avid reader, writer, and fan of all things... A boy's wonderful mama takes him zooming everywhere with her, because her wheelchair is a zooming machine. Lovely illustrations support the affirming message of this book and give it a cozy, loving feel. This book is about a young boy and his mother who is handicap. The simple text, narrated by the preschooler in Mama's lap, tells what the child is pretending as Mama zooms along (``she's my racehorse...she's my ship at sea'') while, in the pictures, he's appropriately dressed for his role as an aviator, cowboy, etc. Get Embed Code. Share by Email. LIST PRICE: $5.99. Responsibility written and illustrated by Jane Cowen-Fletcher. PreK–K, 1–2. If there is one lesson to learn from this memorable book, it is that the power of the imagination is an amazing thing.
. As a teacher, I would love to use this story as awareness to my students of those with special needs. It does a. I really liked this book which portrays a white family with one parent who uses a wheelchair and one parent who doesn't. My wife uses an motorized wheelchair, and my son now has a little sister - so, while the story isn't a perfect match - it's still very similar to riding on mommy's zooming machine! When she zooms him down a hall, he's a train conductor, that sort of thing. When it rains, his mother zooms through puddles like a ship at sea, and the little boy stands at the helm as her captain. ThriftBooks. His mother is in a wheelchair, but this doesn't mean she can't have just as much fun as any other mom. [Jane Cowen-Fletcher] -- A boy's wonderful mama takes him zooming everywhere with her, because her wheelchair is a zooming machine. Under a night sky, his mother lifts off like a spaceship that rockets him to the stars.