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Skating Day!

By Karen Autio, Illustrated By Laura Watson
Categories: Picture Book
Power of Story: Physical Disability
Paperback  
ISBN: 9781039713499 Pages: 24 Ages: 3-7 Dimensions: 8 x 10
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About this book

Kayla and Piper are excited about their class trip to the skating rink. They plan to make it extra fun, but their friend Jackson has never skated before. For Jackson, skating is scary. But by helping each other and making a few adjustments, the kids soon learn skating can be for everyone!

Reviews

Praise for I Can, Too!



“I Can, Too! is a book to love and share.” (I Can, Too!) — CM: Canadian Review of Materials, highly recommended



“In a story about differences, Karen Autio and Laura Watson show us that we’re all the same, or can be, when it comes to mobility.” (I Can, Too!) — CanLit for Little Canadians



“Through Kayla’s enthusiasm and enjoyment of the activities her friends enjoy, I CAN, TOO! demonstrates that people with physical disabilities can participate in all kinds of movement. Kayla accepts who she is and lives her life accordingly. Reading Strategies that could be highlighted are making connections and questioning.” (I Can, Too!) — Canadian Teacher



“I Can, Too! is an empowering picture book about friendship, inclusion and abilities.” (I Can, Too!) — Canadian Children’s Book News, Recommended

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