I recently reviewed a pair of AFO (ankle-foot orthosis)s for baby dolls and expressed how important representation is for children. I'm so pleased to discuss another item that helps my daughter see herself in the things she loves. This time, it's a book!
Both of my children each have bookshelves with hundreds of books between them.Reading is so special in our house and I'm always looking for new stories to share with them!
Arianna's Magic Boots by Karen A. Gasperini is a heartwarming story about a young girl who uses her imagination, and her AFO's, to go on a wonderful adventure!
The character in the story is based on both the author herself as well as her daughter Arianna, who both have a few disabilities including Clubfoot.
My three year old, Penelope also has clubfeet so I love showing her that she's not alone.
The magical aspect of this book is too sweet.
Arianna starts her day just as any other kid. She has breakfast and gets dressed.
Then she goes off to her Physical Therapy appointment, which is very relatable for many children with disabilities.
While in the doctor's office, she notices a new colorful poster of the jungle. Using her amazing imagination, Arianna stomps her feet three times and says “Away We Go!” which is what initiates her adventures.
We had so much fun reading this and following Arianna and a slew of adorable animals on this journey.
I am a huge fan of toys and books that make Penny feel like her boots or braces are not the enemy! While she no longer wears show inserts, she still related this to her night time brace.
While I find it incredibly important that children have books with characters they identify with, I also find it just as important that my children are reading about diversity and learning about the people who are different than them as well.
Arianna's Magic Boots goes a long way toward gently explaining to fully ablebodied children some of the experiences their friends or classmates might be having, and can be a launchpad to a good discussion.
Arianna's Magic Boots is available on Amazon for $10.99 in paperback or for $9.99 on Kindle, and it is available at not cost via KindleUnlimited!
Keep an eye on their Facebook account for an upcoming interview the authors have with Rhode Island Channel 12 WPRI news.
I'm so excited to know that Arianna has more adventures in store for us! Volume Two, currently in production, will be about underwater exploring!
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Karen A. Gasperini is giving away one SIGNED print copy of Arianna's Magic Boots to one of our readers worldwide - read on to see how you can enter to win! I think you'll find this is a good addition to any child's bookshelf.
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