On-The-Go: Celebrating Movement, Mobility Aids, & Disability
A vibrant celebration of all the ways we move, from wheelchairs to skateboards! Featuring 30+ colorful photos of real kids and families using assistive devices, ON-THE-GO: Celebrating Movement, Mobility Aids, & Disability sparks meaningful conversations on every page.
- Run, roll, and ride together! See kids running, jumping, climbing, riding and gliding using all types of mobility devices--including service dogs, wheelchairs, leg braces, prosthetics, ramps, platform lifts, racing wheelchairs, canes, walkers, skateboards, scooters, and bikes of all kinds.
- Kid-friendly explanations: Simple, clear descriptions accompany each mobility aid pictured, helping parents and educators answer questions and start discussions about bodies and mobility.
- Engaging rhyming text Designed to captivate babies, toddlers, and beginning readers.
- Age-appropriate conversation starters Helpful back matter guides grown-ups in talking with children about the different bodies and the assistive devices featured.
- Bonus "How to Navigate Disability Curiosity" Guide Offers practical advice for answering kids' toughest questions about ability--both at home and when encountering adaptive equipment in everyday life.
Originally published as a board book, this expanded 32-page, large-size picture book edition was created due to popular demand from schools and libraries eager to share ON-THE-GO with readers of all ages.
Part of the 'Here We Are' series: the identity-affirming picture book series created to help families and educators discuss diversity and promote inclusion through everyday topics.