Why read Howie Helps Himself?

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Howie wants to make his father proud of him by learning to move his own wheelchair as his classmates do

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2 authors picked Howie Helps Himself as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Tylia L. Flores

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What my nephew loved about this book was that Howie describes all the ways he could help himself despite his Cerebral Palsy. He also loves the fact that the character of Howie represents that his aunt with cerebral palsy can do things just like him, but in a different way.

From Tylia's 5-year-old's 3 favorite reads in 2023.

Tylia L. Flores

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When I look back at my journey, I feel that this book was the beginning of my survival guide in a world that wasn't made for me. It lets readers with disabilities, such as myself, realize that it's OK to do things in society in a different way. This is because it's not your disability that defines who you are. We provided me with the proper written representation I needed. Reading about how he helps himself really boosts the self-esteem of children with disabilities, especially cerebral palsy.

From Tylia's list on The best books that helped me overcome the challenges and obstacles with cerebral palsy.