Object: A book of carols

Good morning, boys and girls. Once upon a time there was a young country boy named Jamie who could not talk. In spite of his disability, however, his father refused to allow him to be different. As a young boy he helped with the farm chores. When Jamie was old enough to go to school his father sent him to listen and write with the others.

Jamie often was frustrated by his inability to communicate with others. He often pitched tantrums when he felt really powerless. One time when he felt particularly powerless was when the schoolteacher put him in the choir for the Christmas play. Unable to make any sound except a grunt with his open mouth, he would aggravate those around him as they sang. Finally, in exasperation, the teacher changed her mind and cast him as a s…