It's OK To Be Me

A bit 'of it's time', but overall this is one of the better disability picture books I've read so far. I think it strikes a good balance between "we're just like you!" and "we're different and that's okay!" sentiments. Everyone faces challenges, but those challenges are unique and differing degrees......more

This is a cute book that has the main character, a boy, who is in a wheelchair. The story starts out as he tells about himself and moves in to things that upset him, like wanting to play with other kids. He takes control of the situation and learns to do things in his wheelchair by himself. Although......more

The story is about Adrian a kid with a wheelchair and he talks about the challenges he faces everyday and how to cope with other kids at school, how they look at him and how he feels about it. It sends a great massage to kids not to be scared of a challenge! "it's okay to be a little scared to try th......more

read for my diverse children's literature class......more