Overview
This is a story of two boys, Carson and Michael who are best friends. Michael has a vision disability, and uses a cane. The boys head to a park where other boys are playing basketball. The other boys bully Michael after he misses the ball. Carson stands up to the bullies and tells them they are wrong. The two boys leave and have fun playing with action figures. The next day, Michael introduces Carson to his new guide dog, Jake. The boys venture into the woods nearby with Jake leading the way. The bullies from the court see them and begin chasing them further and further until they are all lost. The bullies are not as brave as they think as they are all scared. However, Michael gives them candy, and assures them that Jake can lead them out of the woods. Carson convinces them that they should follow Michael. With the boys all following they are safely back home. The bullies are now ashamed of how they treated Michael and apologize. They ask him and Michael if they want to join their band, after hearing Michael and Carson play the keyboard and drums. They all pet Jake and shake hands as friends.
Full Product Details
Author: Susan Rakoci-Anderson
Publisher: April Lilac Publishers
Imprint: April Lilac Publishers
Dimensions:
Width: 21.60cm
, Height: 0.30cm
, Length: 21.60cm
Weight: 0.113kg
ISBN: 9798991839907
Pages: 38
Publication Date: 05 February 2025
Recommended Age: From 5 to 11 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
""Having a disability, being good friends, and dealing with bullies all in one, charming story!. The lessons flow naturally through the narrative. With the endearing illustrations and simple but powerful text, this is a delightful book for children."" ""I love this precious book story showing good kids being so kind. It is a heart opening and mind opening little storybook with great illustrations. It's a feel good kids book."" ""It's nice to see a children's book that includes a child with disabilities."" ""Beautiful story about kindness and acceptance of people that live different from one."" ""I like that it shows that people can change and that people we see as enemies may be potential friends."" ""It's good to see stories that show the positives of friends, and how kids can see how to act.""
Author Information
Susan Rakoci Anderson holds a Masters Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling. She worked for a state agency helping individuals with disabilities find and maintain employment. In later years, she worked as a Manager, providing guidance and support for staff as they empowered people to achieve independence in life. She feels that learning about kindness to others is a value that all children should experience. Writing this book has been a long held goal and dream. She continues to enjoy reading and traveling, as well to learn about all people and places.
