Yes I Can! ― A Girl and Her Wheelchair

Like many kids her age, Carolyn loves animals, castles, and building with blocks. She helps out her mom and dad, and even her baby brother. But when Carolyn was born, her body did not work like most people’s. She cannot use her legs to walk and so she uses a wheelchair. But she can do almost everything at school, even when she needs to do things a bit differently! Carolyn shows her classmates and readers how to learn about and be a friend to children with disabilities. A “Note to Parents and Caregivers” by the authors offers more information on explaining disabilities and fostering an attitude of kindness toward others.

Kendra J. Barrett, DPT, is a pediatric physical therapist who has worked in early intervention and public schools for eight years. She currently works in a public school for students age 3–21 with intellectual and physical disabilities. This is her first book.

Jacqueline B. Toner, PhD, practiced clinical psychology for over three decades serving children, teens, and families. Jacqueline and Claire A. B. Freeland, PhD, have previously coauthored a number of books for children and teens addressing social and emotional challenges. Claire is a clinical psychologist in private practice. All three authors live in Maryland.

Violet Lemay sampled many creative careers before arriving at her dream job: illustrating books for kids. Violet has illustrated over twenty books, a
handful of which she also wrote.