Rolling Along: The Story of Taylor and his Wheelchair, A Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Learning Book

This is a wonderful little book! Taylor was my son's college roommate and is still a close friend. He has grown into an amazing young man, and it is such a joy to be able to share his story with my elementary students. His smile is genuine, and lights up a room just like it lights up the pages of this book. I highly recommend this as a way to help children gain understanding and empathy for those who deal with situations like Taylor's. Rather than attempt to invoke sympathy, Taylor's story shows us how someone can rise above circumstances to be successful and enjoy life no matter what!

I liked the way the book explain cerebral palsy in simple terms. I didn't like the extra paper cover kept falling off as I was trying to read it to the children.

I work with a nonprofit independent living center, and I ordered this book to read to able-bodied children as an awareness-building event. This book focuses on what makes children in wheelchairs different, but *also* what makes children in wheelchairs the same as able-bodied children.

I purchased this for a student with CP. He thoroughly enjoyed reading he could relate to.

PERFECT!!! I love this book!!!

I am an elemenatry teacher and the parent of a child with cerebral palsy. I can honestly say that Rolling Along is the best book written for children about cerebral palsy/physical disabilities that I have seen so far! The language is engaging and child appropriate. The author does an excellent job of showing that children with disabilities are really just like children without disabilities....they just move differently. I was so impressed with this book that I donated a copy to my son's school library. I plan on donating another copy to his classroom and I will definitely use this book in my own classroom.

This very touching story is about twin brothers, one of whom is handicapped and the other isn't. After Taylor gets his wheelchair, a new world of independence is opened to him. The reader comes to see that a wheelchair can be the best part of a new and wonderful life. This book is a simple, easy read teaching a positive attitude regarding the ups and downs of life.

This delightful child's book takes the mystery out of a child with a disability. It explains the need for a wheelchair and how beneficial using a wheelchair can be. Building accessibilty, social interaction and play are also well-represented. This book would be great to share with young elementary children although the illustrations are clear enough for younger children. A much needed text for families facing childhood disablement, classrooms who serve children with special needs,and pediatric therapy waiting rooms!

Great book, bought a 2nd copy to give to the school. DD asks for this book more than any other book.