Not So Different: What your Really want to ask about having a disability by Shane Burcaw -ADVISABLE

Burcaw, Shane Not So Different: What your Really want to ask about having a disability, 25 pages.  PICTURE BOOK/NON-FICTION.  Roaring Book Press (Holtzbrinck), 2017.  $18. Language: G (0 swears); Mature Content: G; Violence: G.

This picture book is a semi autobiography of the author, though its main focus is a Q & A on his disability. Shane was born with Spinal Muscular Atrophy and is in a wheelchair. In this book he answers questions about if he can climb stairs, how his chair works, what he eats, if people ever make fun of him, and much more. Large expressive photographs accompany each page.

This is a wonderful book! A teacher could share this book their students to help them understand others with disabilities. Student readers will find this book interesting, informative and love Shane’s sense of humor. Because of its size and bright photographs this book could be shared with a large group. Great for all elementary ages.

EL(K-3), EL – ADVISABLE.  Stephanie, Elementary School Librarian & Author