Off We Go for a Haircut Off We Go to the Dentist Off We Go to the Grocery Store

PreS-Gr 1— These simple stories are intended to help children with learning disorders cope with new experiences and changes in routine. They include 12 uncluttered cartoon pictures depicting smiling multiethnic characters, one or two lines of text under each illustration, and information for adults on how to use the books. Repetition of reading and exposure to common social settings will help children know what to expect when encountering these situations. The texts explain what is going to happen, such as when going to get a haircut, "I sit and wait for my turn. I look at a magazine." "The scissors don't hurt." "The clippers make a funny sound but they don't hurt either." Grocery Store explains, "We go through the big automatic doors. It is very bright and noisy and busy! It's okay." Adults looking for simple explanations to help special-needs children will find these titles useful.—Sandra Welzenbach, Villarreal Elementary School, San Antonio, TX