Cinderella's Magical Wheelchair: An Empowering Fairy Tale Contributor(s): Kats, Jewel (Author), Kinra, Richa (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1615991123 ISBN-13: 9781615991129 Publisher: Loving Healing Press OUR PRICE: $14.36 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2011 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Disabilities & Special Needs - Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore - Anthologies |
Dewey: E |
LCCN: 2011028455 |
Lexile Measure: 570 |
Series: Growing with Love |
Physical Information: 0.07" H x 8.5" W x 11" (0.22 lbs) 24 pages |
Themes: - Topical - Physically Challenged |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Join Cinderella in a World Where Anything is Possible
Acclaim for Cinderella's Magical Wheelchair "This strength-based present day Cinderella story reminds readers that everyone, including someone with a physical challenge, can have the experiences and relationships they hope to have. This Cinderella found that 'success was of her own making'. A must have for every school library and therapy office." "A wonderful, upbeat, modernized version of a familiar fairy tale. Cinderella's physical disability is taken in stride, and life goes on regardless. I loved it " "A magnificent modern-day Cinderella story teaching children of all ages--about creating one's own success, happiness, and positive self-image while embracing life's challenges." |
Contributor Bio(s): Kats, Jewel: - Jewel Kats, 32, is an award-winning writer. She's also one tough cookie. At the age of nine, Jewel endured a car accident. Her physical abilities altered forever. She spent weeks in the Hospital for Sick Children recovering, has survived eight leg surgeries, and currently walks with a cane. (Note: It's fashionably handpainted!) Nothing stops Jewel. For six years, she penned a syndicated teen advice column for Scripps-Howard News Service and TorStar Syndication Services. Jewel has earned $20,000 in scholarships from Global Television Network and Harlequin Enterprises Ltd. She's penned three children's books, including: "Reena's Bollywood Dream" and "What Do You Use to Help Your Body?" This fairytale took her five years to write. It's just that special! Jewel is now working on a movie screenplay. She calls Toronto home. Please visit her website at: www.jewelkats.com About the Illustrator Richa Kinra is the internationally published illustrator of several children's books, adult fiction books and spiritual poems. Her books include titles as Fuzzball goes to the Mall, Emilie is...Princess for a day, Debra Meets Her Best Friend In Kindergarten, Annabelle's Secret, Reena's Bollywood Dream, and others. She lives in India with her family, and says she received a lot of encouragement from her parents and friends who saw her artistic talent. Her hand painted works are primarily in watercolors, acrylic and oils, sometimes incorporating colored pencil, dry colors, pen & ink and/or collage. |