Will I love What Happened to You??

This book is awesome because often when children see someone who is different from them, they ask a question that can be considered rude or hurtful without them meaning to be rude or hurtful. They are just being curious. This book shows how that sort of question can be hurtful and shows children another more important way to interact with someone who is different and that is with empathy.

The main character in this picture book is a disabled child – Joe. He may only have one leg, but he still likes to play! Dressed as a pirate, he fends off imaginary sharks with ease. Pirate Joe’s problem is the other kids’ incessant questioning: What happened to you?

The expressive illustrations speak volumes and clearly portray Joe’s feelings. This makes What Happened to You? a powerful picture book – it enables kids to step into someone else’s shoes (or in Joe’s case, shoe) and feel what they feel. It’s a fun and tender story that teaches readers not to… show more.