Solo Kiko Overcoming Strabismus |
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| Author:
| Martel, Matthew
Martel, Melanie |
| Illustrator:
| Gomez, Ignacio |
| Translator:
| Banda, Maribeth |
| ISBN: | 978-1-889379-92-0 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2019 |
| Publisher: | WPR Publishing
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| Imprint: | WPR Books: Para los Niños |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $9.95 |
Book Description:
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Enter the world of Kiko, an everyday chameleon who goes to school, spends time with friends, and is navigating the challenges of growing up. To Kiko, there has never been any difference between him and the other kids at school. However, when one of his eyes begins to cross, suddenly he is alarmed and crushed by the rejections and bullying he encounters from his classmates. Fortunately for Kiko, a school nurse notices Kiko's crossed eyes, and insists Kiko and his family visit an eye...
More DescriptionEnter the world of Kiko, an everyday chameleon who goes to school, spends time with friends, and is navigating the challenges of growing up. To Kiko, there has never been any difference between him and the other kids at school. However, when one of his eyes begins to cross, suddenly he is alarmed and crushed by the rejections and bullying he encounters from his classmates. Fortunately for Kiko, a school nurse notices Kiko's crossed eyes, and insists Kiko and his family visit an eye doctor. This is the beginning of a journey both to understanding and receiving treatment for his condition. It is a touching bilingual story that enlightens the reader about the social, cultural, linguistic, and medical hardships of children with strabismus.