Susan Laughs - Hardcover

Willis, Jeanne

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0805065016 ISBN 13: 9780805065015

Publisher: Henry Holt & Company, 2000

Synopsis

Susan laughs, she sings. she rides, she swings.
She gets angry, she gets sad, she is good, she is bad...

Told in rhyme, this story follows Susan through a series of familiar activities. She swims with her father, works hard in school, plays with her friends -- and even rides a horse. Lively, thoughtfully drawn illustrations reveal a portrait of a busy, happy little girl with whom younger readers will identify. Not until the end of the story is it revealed that Susan uses a wheelchair.

Told with insight, and without sentimentality, here is an inspiring look at one spunky little girl whose physical disability is never seen as a handicap.

About this title

Review:

"A dream team of writer and illustrator!" (The Times)

"A very special book." (Bookseller)

"This is a simply brilliant book that every nursery and reception class or childminder's home should have in their book area." (Early Years Educator)

"In any discussion of disability in children's literature, this title is bound to be the first book mentioned and it is certainly one of the best." (Books For Keeps)

"Suffused with the honesty and humour we expect from this expert illustrator." (Armadillo Magazine)

Book Description:

A delightful story that opens up discussions about special needs.

About this edition

• Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0805065016
• ISBN 13: 9780805065015
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Ross Tony