Able-bodied Arnie teases Philip-a new student at his school who uses a wheelchair. However, after Arnie injures himself while making fun of Philip, he begins to understand what it means to be compassionate and welcoming.
"This is a triumphant ending to a purposeful story that will be welcomed for its lighthearted treatment of a common situation. Carlson's vividly colored cartoon illustrations feature a variety of animals humorously dressed in children's clothes." -School Library Journal
| ISBN: | 9780140509458 |
| Publication date: | 1st June 1992 |
| Author: | Nancy L Carlson |
| Publisher: | Puffin Books an imprint of Penguin Young Readers Group |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
| Series: | Picture Puffins |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Bullying and harassment Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: First / new experiences and growing up / coming of age PSHE: Special educational needs and disability (SEND) |