About This Book
A parent should reach for this book when their child is asking intrusive questions about people with visible differences, or if their child has a difference and is tired of being asked. This story follows Joe, who has one leg and just wants to play pirates at the park. His game is constantly interrupted by other kids' single-minded question: "What happened to you?" With humor and authenticity, the book empowers children to set boundaries and teaches others that a person is more than their disability. It's a perfect tool for ages 5 to 8, providing clear, kind scripts for navigating curiosity and focusing on what truly matters: playing together.
What Parents Should Know
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The book addresses physical disability directly and from the child's point of view. The approach is secular and focuses on the social and emotional aspects of navigating the world with a visible difference. The resolution is both hopeful and realistic: it doesn't magically erase the challenges, but it models a concrete, empowering strategy for setting boundaries and redirecting social focus toward shared interests and play.
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