What Happened to You?
Karen George
(Illustrator)
Description
What happened to you? Was it a shark? A burglar? A lion? Did it fall off? A boy named Joe is trying to play pirates at the playground, but he keeps being asked what happened to his leg. Bombarded with questions and silly suggestions, Joe becomes more and more fed up...until the kids finally understand they don't need to know what happened. And that they're wasting valuable playtime!
Based on the author's real childhood experiences, this honest, funny, and authentic picture book is an empowering read for anyone with a disability, and for young readers learning how best to address differences.
Product Details
| Publisher | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
| Publish Date | April 11, 2023 |
| Pages | 40 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Hardback |
| EAN/UPC | 9780316506472 |
| Dimensions | 10.3 X 10.3 X 0.4 inches | 1.0 pounds |
About the Author
Karen George received a first class honors degree in Fine Art as well as an MA from The Royal College of Art. She has also won Waterstone's "Picture This" competition to illustrate Freddie and the Fairy and now joyfully spends her time drawing, painting, and writing. Karen lives in Bristol with her family and Dr. Calamari the cat. Find her online at karengeorge.me and on Instagram @karengeorge_books.
Reviews
A Kirkus Best Picture Book of the Year
A Junior Library Guild Selection
A Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year
A 2024 Nevada Young Readers' Award Nominee
A 2024-2025 Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Book Award Nominee
* "Delightful, necessary, and long overdue."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review
* "Too few picture books recognize and validate the full, happy lives of children who have disabilities; this one does both with sensitivity, good will, and humor."--The Horn Book, starred review
"Inspired by author Catchpole's own experience growing up with a disability, the book deftly tackles a serious subject with levity, heart, and understanding. The lighthearted story teaches children (and adults) how to be around people with disabilities and to look past outward appearances to what really matters."--Christian Science Monitor
"Basing the story on his own experiences, the author addresses both sides of the query with humor and empathy.... While humorous gouache and colored-pencil illustrations of imagined scenarios keep the tone light, the message comes through clearly."--Booklist
"As a person with a limb difference, 'What happened to you?' is a question I get asked just about every day. With playful illustrations, silly scenarios, and important life lessons, this book teaches us all what's actually important when we make a new friend: seeing them for who they are on the inside. Every child should have this book on their shelf."--Josh Sundquist, author of We Should Hang Out Sometime
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