wheelchairs

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Cooper's story

a puppy tale
2021
Cooper, a malamute-Great Dane puppy, finds purpose as a service dog and emotional support animal to fifth-grader Burke, a boy in a wheelchair.
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Emily's big shot

2022
Emily has trouble simultaneously managing her wheelchair and passing the ball in her class's games of floor hockey, so classmates Dmitry and Ryan offer to help her improve--first lesson is learn to relax and not get nervous. Includes a special activity reinforcing social emotional learning skills.

Days with Dad

A father who is confined to a wheelchair apologizes to his young daughter for all the things he cannot do with her including ice skating and playing soccer. However, the girl in return describes all the wonderful things that they do together, such as making music, drawing, ice fishing, cooking, and building sand castles.

Peppa Pig

"Peppa makes a new friend at school! He name is Mandy Mouse. Mandy is fun, fearless and a lot like Peppa. She also uses a wheelchair to get around!"--Page [4] of cover.

Using a wheelchair

2019
An introduction to using a wheelchair, discussing what it is, why you might need one, what to expect, and more.

King for a day

"Even though he is confined to a wheelchair, a Pakistani boy tries to capture the most kites during Basant, the annual spring kite festival, and become "king" for the day. Includes an afterword about the Basant festival"--Provided by publisher.

Zoom!

When Lauretta tries out a 92-speed, silver and gold, dirt-bike wheelchair, she gets a speeding ticket but also helps out her brother.
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Bouncing back

2019
Orphaned thirteen year-old Carlos learns what it truly means to be a teammate when he must help save his new wheelchair basketball team's gym from destruction.
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My friend uses a wheelchair

Beginning readers are introduced to different characters who use wheelchairs, how using a wheelchair may affect their actions, and how we can be good friends to people who use wheelchairs.
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My friend uses leg braces

Beginning readers are introduced to different characters who use leg braces, how using leg braces may affect their actions, and how we can be good friends to people who use leg braces.
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