About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts noticing physical differences in their peers or has questions about how to interact with a friend who uses a wheelchair or has a chronic medical condition. It is a gentle, grounding resource for teaching that a disability is only one part of a person's identity and does not limit the depth of a friendship. The story follows two boys who enjoy a typical, playful bond despite Alex being a dwarf and occasionally needing a wheelchair following back surgery. It beautifully illustrates that while Alex might move differently or need certain accommodations, the core of their relationship is built on shared laughter and mutual support. It is an ideal pick for preschool and early elementary children to foster natural empathy and normalize physical diversity without being overly didactic.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals with physical disability and medical recovery directly and realistically. The approach is secular and matter-of-fact. The resolution is hopeful and grounded in the stability of their friendship rather than a 'cure.'
