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You're So Amazing!

By James Catchpole and Lucy Catchpole
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You're So Amazing! by James and Lucy Catchpole is a delightful children's book that follows Joe, a young boy who navigates a world filled with well-meaning but often intrusive comments about his disability. The story explores themes of identity and understanding, emphasising that while Joe might face challenges, he is just like any other child with his own hobbies and interests. This heartwarming tale encourages empathy and self-reflection among readers, promoting inclusivity and respect.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you appreciate stories that promote understanding and kindness. It explores themes of empathy and celebrates individuality in a way that young readers can easily engage with and understand. Perfect for nurturing a sense of compassion and inclusivity in children.

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A funny, whip-smart, friendly picture book that asks readers to imagine how othering it would feel if strangers believed they had to compensate for a person's disability with every interaction.

A funny, whip-smart, friendly picture book that asks readers to imagine how othering it would feel if strangers believed they had to compensate for a person's disability with every interaction.

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When people meet Joe, they often treat him as Amazing Joe or Poor Joe. But can't he just be . . . Joe?One-legged Joe is 'amazing'. He knows this because wherever he goes people always tell him he's amazing. Amazing for sliding down the slide, for kicking a ball . . . even walking to get an ice cream, or even just eating an ice cream. Of course, being Amazing Joe is better than being Poor Joe . . .A groundbreaking picture book which explores how we respond to disability.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571376001

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 May 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Karen George
  • Illustrated by Karen George

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 205g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational James Catchpole Lucy Catchpole

About the Author

James and Lucy Catchpole run The Catchpole Agency from their home in Oxford. Their popular Instagram, @thecatchpoles, discusses disability representation in literature. James is an amputee like Joe. His debut picture book, What Happened to You?, received impressive critical acclaim and awards. This is the first book Lucy and James have written together. Karen George is an award-winning illustrator living in Bristol. She illustrated Freddie and the Fairy for Julia Donaldson. She was the illustrator of What Happened to You?.

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