In Jesse's Shoes

In Jesse's Shoes
By: Beverly Lewis
Genre: Fiction
Ages: 4-8

In Jesse's Shoes is about a girl who has a brother with special needs. Her brothers name is Jesse. Jesse has autism. At first his sister is very frustrated with him for being different. She learn learns to look at life from his eyes. All of the other children make fun of her brother. Jesse's sister becomes the only one who understands him. This is a great story to use when talking about the importance of accepting others no matter what differences they may have. This is also a great way to teach the idea that family is what matters most.


Theme:
Sometimes no one may understand you because of your differences. All it takes is one person to look at life from your eyes and accept you for who you are.


About the author:
Beverly Lewis started writing short stories and poems at the age of nine. She is a Christian writer that never meant to write to become famous. She simply wanted to write for pleasure. Her books have become well known and well liked.


Pre reading activity:
What does it mean to "be in someones shoes?" Have students make predictions. Discuss what this saying means with students.


Post reading activity:
Students write a letter to Jesse explaining why they think others should accept him and what they learned from his story.

Source used:
http://www.beverlylewis.com/ME2/Sites/Default.asp