A vibrant celebration of all the ways we move, from wheelchairs to skateboards! Featuring 30+ colorful photos of real kids and families using assistive devices,
ON-THE-GO: Celebrating Movement, Mobility Aids, & Disability sparks meaningful conversations on every page.
- Run, roll, and ride together! See kids running, jumping, climbing, riding and gliding using all types of mobility devices—including service dogs, wheelchairs, leg braces, prosthetics, ramps, platform lifts, racing wheelchairs, canes, walkers, skateboards, scooters, and bikes of all kinds.
- Kid-friendly explanations: Simple, clear descriptions accompany each mobility aid pictured, helping parents and educators answer questions and start discussions about bodies and mobility.
- Engaging rhyming text: Designed to captivate babies, toddlers, and beginning readers.
- Age-appropriate conversation starters: Helpful back matter guides grown-ups in talking with children about the different bodies and the assistive devices featured.
- Bonus “How to Navigate Disability Curiosity” Guide: Offers practical advice for answering kids’ toughest questions about ability—both at home and when encountering adaptive equipment in everyday life.
Originally published as a board book, this expanded 32-page, large-size picture book edition was created due to popular demand from schools and libraries eager to share ON-THE-GO with readers of all ages.
Part of the ‘Here We Are’ series: the identity-affirming picture book series created to help families and educators discuss diversity and promote inclusion through everyday topics.
