Young children
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Nobody is perfect and that is the beauty of life and, crucially, what makes us all so amazingly unique. Just like Tamoye.
Being young can be hard enough, but for Tamoye, navigating school and everyday life can be even harder because of her disability – clubfoot, or ‘talipes’ to give it its official name. Due to this, Tamoye finds herself made fun of and sometimes left out by her friends.
However, this brave little girl draws inspiration from others with similar differences, and we see Tamoye blossom and gain confidence and understanding of her own condition, whilst learning to accept and, ultimately, prize her own uniqueness.
My Disability Story can be used by both early readers and parents wishing to introduce the ideas of body-positivity and inclusivity at a young age.
This inspirational tale, written with strong poetic rhythms, will teach young people the importance of valuing who they are in an interactive and memorable way. Children are never too young or too old to learn about the importance of self-love. This powerful and highly personal story can help others on their journey, too!
Here's what readers have to say about this book....
Perfectly written: I would recommend this book because the story is non-fiction and will help other children to have confidences and believe within themselves and knowing how different and unique they are. The story is relatable and the pictures are on point. Simple and effective words and insightful story.
Such a beautiful book! The words and illustrations are so powerful. Highly recommended
This a powerful and uplifting story which educates children about how to celebrate their uniqueness. My children really love the story and now find it much easier to share their feelings with me about their insecurities.
Truly a beautiful book and wonderfully written. As a physically disabled person myself and mother to two children who have hidden disabilities, this book brought a tear to my eye. The stigma towards disabilities has to change and this book is a perfect example of how to teach children and adults that we are more than just our disabilities. It teaches us to embrace our disabilities and love ourselves for who we are. That even though we may look, act or seem different to others, because of our disabilities, we are all the same on the inside. Our disabilities do not define us, but they are part of us. We are stronger because of them, they are not just disabilities, but different abilities.
My daughter really liked this book. She's 5 and asked lots of questions and engaged really well with it. Thankyou. X
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