Yes I Can!: A Girl and Her Wheelchair

This is a great book about the daily life of Carolyn, a girl in a wheelchair. Days after days, she introduces us to all the things that she can do at school and at home. Sometimes, she can't do what her friends are doing, like playing on the trampoline or racing, but thanks to her friends, there is always something fun to do instead, like playing with the babies or being the referee. At the end of the book, there is a list of common questions that kids might ask about someone in a wheelchair. The answers are clear and accessible to children.

My only negative point is about page 20, with the very confusing introduction of new friends: “Jasmine's aunt walks with Jasmine's little cousin, Tina. Tina is about the same age as Carolyn's brother.” I didn't understand the necessity of this long explanation, as those characters are never mentioned again.

The illustrations are pleasant, and I wish the cover could have been as good as the illustrations inside. I highly recommend this book.

Thank you NetGalley and the American Psychological Association for providing me with a free digital copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

Read and reviewed: 2018-12-06