Imagine what it's like to be a wheelchair-bound child. Now, meet Josiah, who will enlighten readers and teach them about empathy, dignity, and the power of a positive attitude. Josiah, along with his best friend, Wheely, are charmingly illustrated characters whose stories bring a positive message of hope, joy, and encouragement not only to the disabled, but to everyone.
Therese Carrier created the Josiah and Wheely characters to honor her brother, who was disabled in a car accident and was wheelchair-bound until he passed away in 2004.
Authors: Therese and Stephen Carrier; Tommy Hatfield, illustrator. Ages: 9-12. Hardcover. Publisher: HWBD Productions, 2008. 30 pp. Books shipped from separate warehouse.