Squishy Sand - (Leigh's Wheelie Adventures) by Charlene McIver (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Leigh and his friends find ways around getting a wheelchair across the sand. Based on the true story of Leigh, who was born with a physical disability. Beautifully illustrated, it will inspire children with or without special needs.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Little Parachutes Gold Award Winning Book<p>"This engaging picture book features Leigh, a disabled child who uses a wheelchair. It highlights some of the everyday obstacles that wheelchair users have to cope with. A great choice for any child, reinforcing the importance of empathy, resilience, teamwork, kindness and creative thinking."</p><p><br></p><p><strong>*QR Code on back cover to watch full video and read along*</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Leigh and his friends would love to go to the beach. However, Leigh uses a wheelchair and has a fear of falling. He also knows it's difficult getting his wheelchair across the sand, but his friends Cosmo and Tara are determined to find a way to help their friend. After a number of hilarious failed attempts they finally solve the problem and enjoy a great day at the beach. </p><p>This engaging story also sheds light on the many obstacles children with different needs face in everyday life.</p><p>Based on the true story of Leigh who was born with a severe physical disability.</p><p>A beautifully illustrated story of friendship and determination. </p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>..."This engaging picture book features Leigh, a disabled child who uses a wheelchair. It highlights some of the everyday obstacles that wheelchair users have to cope with. A great choice for any child, reinforcing the importance of empathy, resilience, teamwork, kindness and creative thinking.</p><p><br></p><p>Author Charlene McIver has created a story that retains its light-heartedness and sense of fun while at the same time delivering helpful and comforting messages. Leigh's reliance on his friends is never understated, but he's portrayed as being extremely capable (the story opens with a lovely double page spread showing Tara and Cosmo trailing behind him as he speeds along the road). Illustrator Caroline Keys has ably and naturally captured the moods and actions of the children, using beautiful delicate pencil drawings washed with water colour."</p><p><strong>- Little Parachutes</strong> <strong>Gold Award Winning Book.</strong> </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>..."Squishy Sand</em> is an educational children's story that teaches young readers valuable life lessons and problem solving using creativity, all wrapped up in a fun little beach adventure. This book shows that it's important to be understanding and patient with people that struggle with a disability. The story is fun and entertaining for the audience. Overall, the book is a great read for children to learn about others, and how to help them!"</p><p>⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Literary Titan Gold Star Award.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><br>
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