- Genre:education
- Sub-genre:Special Education / Physical Disabilities
- Language:English
- Series Title:Helix
- Series Number:2
- Pages:48
- Paperback ISBN:9781543998924
Book details
Overview
When Edward invites Helix to his house for a sleepover, Helix is very excited. But when Helix
arrives at Edward's house, he realizes his home is not wheelchair accessible. Helix is
disappointed until his mom suggests inviting Edward over instead. Once back at Helix's house,
the two boys have a great time together. Edward learns a lot about how Helix navigates his
world. The second book in a series about Helix, a tortoise without the use of his back legs who
uses wheels to move around, "Helix Rolls into a Sleepover" is not just a fun story about friends
having a sleepover. It is a story of overcoming roadblocks, finding solutions, and introduces
readers to what living life with a physical challenge actually looks like! From his accessible van,
to the lift in his bedroom, Helix shows his friend Edward exactly what his day-to-day life is. And
Helix does all of this while demonstrating how their similarities outshine their differences.
"Helix Rolls into a Sleepover" showcases life with an actual disability while teaching empathy,
understanding, and encouraging friendship. It is not only educational, but delightfully fun! Every
Helix book includes educational information about the real-life Helix and his other tortoise
friends! "Helix Gets His Wheels" readers will be thrilled that the hidden stork carrying a tortoise
is back on every page and this time, there is a new hide-and-seek character for them to find!
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When Edward invites Helix to his house for a sleepover, Helix is very excited. But when Helix
arrives at Edward's house, he realizes his home is not wheelchair accessible. Helix is
disappointed until his mom suggests inviting Edward over instead. Once back at Helix's house,
the two boys have a great time together. Edward learns a lot about how Helix navigates his
world. The second book in a series about Helix, a tortoise without the use of his back legs who
uses wheels to move around, "Helix Rolls into a Sleepover" is not just a fun story about friends
having a sleepover. It is a story of overcoming roadblocks, finding solutions, and introduces
readers to what living life with a physical challenge actually looks like! From his accessible van,
to the lift in his bedroom, Helix shows his friend Edward exactly what his day-to-day life is. And
Helix does all of this while demonstrating how their similarities outshine their differences.
"Helix Rolls into a Sleepover" showcases life with an actual disability while teaching empathy,
understanding, and encouraging friendship. It is not only educational, but delightfully fun! Every
Helix book includes educational information about the real-life Helix and his other tortoise
friends! "Helix Gets His Wheels" readers will be thrilled that the hidden stork carrying a tortoise
is back on every page and this time, there is a new hide-and-seek character for them to find!
Read more