Be Good to Eddie Lee

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Summary: Poor Eddie Lee!
Review: Although many seem to think that this is a delightful book, it is full of stereotyped information about people with Down syndrome that is outdated and offensive. Portraying Eddie as not caring that the children make fun of him, gives readers the idea that people with Down syndrome aren't bright enough to know when they are being made fun of. Always happy, always laughing--certainly not the real picture of people who have feelings, hopes and dreams just like you and I do. The illustrations, although lovely, exaggerate the physical characteristics some people with Down syndrome have in common. Instead of pointing out that people are more alike than different, this book points out differences. If you are looking for a book to educate readers about disability issues or Down syndrome, there are many better choices.

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Summary: Be Good To Eddie Lee ~ Virginia Fleming
Review: Be Good to Eddie Lee is a great book for children. I appreciate this book because most people treat Eddie Lee the way JimBob treats him. Eddie is special in his own ways. No one realizes that he is a good person at heart because they get the wrong impression. People these days just need to respect everyone. We are all different in our own ways, and we all have our unique qualities.

This a book that shows how certian people are treated. Eddie Lee is a great person at heart yet no one notices it. No matter what, everyone in life si different. We just need to realiize that. This story shows how great some people really are. We just have to look a little deeper to realize the simularities. People have difficult lives yet, we can all be friends in some way or another.

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Summary: A Touching Lesson
Review: Be Good to Eddie Lee is a touching story leading to the appreciation of individual differences. Virginia Fleming paints an accurate picture of the attitudes children may have toward those who are different. At the start of the story, Christy sees Eddie Lee, a neighbor boy with Down's syndrome, as a pest and a mistake of God. While Christy merely tolerates Eddie Lee per her mother's request, her friend JimBud shows total intolerance for his peer. Christy's growing acceptance of Eddie Lee is realistic, without seeming forced, as it is a shared appreciation for nature which draws them together. The oil wash illustrations are detailed without being overwhelming and clearly identify Eddie Lee as a lovable child who has Down's syndrome. Though targeted for lower elementary, this story can teach children of all ages a deeper consideration for individuals different from themselves.

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Summary: The title says it all.
Review: The title says it all- be good to Eddie Lee, after all he has Down Syndrome. Talk about condescending! I agree with others here who have commented on the stereotypes that rule this book; Eddie is depicted as exceptionally gentle, sensitive and emotional. He is labelled, "lonesome", "different", "dummy" and my personal favourite, God's "mistake". The pictures are absolutely beautiful but the book is absolutely dreadful.

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Summary: Be Good to Eddie Lee ~ Virginia Fleming
Review: This is a great book on teaching kids about differences. Everyone is different in their own ways, some people just show their differences more. Eddie Lee is treated wrongfully in this book becuase of his appearance. We hav eot learn to except people for who they are, not what they look like. Eddie Lee just wants to be the same as everyone else and fit in. Sometimes people get fed up with him though, and do not want to hang out with him. These are the tiems we have to be there for these people.

My favorite character in this book is Eddie. He just wants to be like everyone else and fit in. It is hard for him to make friends because sometimes people jsut don't want to hang out with him. It is hard for people to understand him, and he just wants to make friends. Thsi is one of my favorite childrens books. IT teaches a lot about children and how they think.