Roxy the Raccoon

A Story to Help Children Learn about Disability and Inclusion

Alice Reeves, Phoebe Kirk

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English

Jessica Kingsley Publishers
21 February 2023

Educational strategies & policy; Education: care & counselling of students; Coping with disability; Picture books

Series: Truth & Tails Children's Books

Roxy lives in the forest with her three best friends, who she loves to visit and play games with. Roxy is in a wheelchair, so sometimes it is harder for her to go to the same places and play the same games as the other animals. Roxy and her friends realise that by making a few small changes and working together, they can make the forest a better place for everyone. Roxy teaches us that there are bunches of ways to be more inclusive of those who have a disability so that everyone can join in.

Part of the Truth & Tails series, which aims to eliminate prejudices and encourage acceptance in young children aged 4-8, the story of Roxy and her friends is accompanied by hand-drawn, watercolour illustrations.

By: Alice Reeves
Illustrated by: Phoebe Kirk
Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: Illustrated edition
Dimensions: Height: 206mm, Width: 206mm, Spine: 4mm
Weight: 140g
ISBN: 9781839978722
ISBN 10: 1839978724
Series: Truth & Tails Children's Books
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 21 February 2023
Recommended Age: From 4 to 8 years
Audience: General/trade , Children/juvenile , Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , ELT Advanced , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Alice Reeves is a marketing consultant and Phoebe Kirk is a freelance illustrator. Together, they founded Truth & Tails to address the issues that they are most passionate about campaigning for. Alice is also the founder of The Belong Conversation, a series of events designed to promote connection, community, and belonging.

Reviews for Roxy the Raccoon: A Story to Help Children Learn about Disability and Inclusion

Roxy the Racoon is a beautifully illustrated book that will encourage young children to learn and talk about disability and inclusion. The colourful woodland characters find ways to make sure their friend Roxy can be included in all their activities. The central message that everything we do is so much better when everyone can be included is clearly and engagingly conveyed. I would recommend this book to anyone working with young children to support their positive thinking and learning about the many way to include all our friends in all of our activities.--Claire Brewer co-author of '101 Inclusive and SEN Maths Lessons: Fun Activities and Lesson Plans for P Level Learning' and specialist autism teacher. The moral of this well-constructed tale is that solutions to problems will always be possible if people work together and are willing to try. Wonderfully colourful and interesting, and there are notes for teachers and parents at the end.--Healthy Books