Susan Laughs
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2000 · Est. 1 min read-aloud

Susan Laughs

By Jeanne Willis, Tony Ross (Illustrator)

A lively girl navigates life's ups and downs, revealing her wheelchair only at the end.

5.5/7 Bookroo expert·4.0/5 Goodreads · 429 ratings
32 pages· 73 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
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Meet Susan, a spirited girl who embraces life's adventures with joy and resilience. From swimming with her dad to excelling in school and playing with friends, Susan's days are filled with excitement. But there's a twist—her wheelchair is only revealed at the story's end. This tale challenges perceptions, showing that her disability is never a limitation. Through rhyming couplets and vibrant illustrations, discover Susan's world where her spirit shines brighter than any obstacle. What will you learn from her journey?

From the publisher

Rhyming couplets describe a wide range of common emotions and activities experienced by a little girl who uses a wheelchair.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
73
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD110L
Themes & topics
Books about disabilitiesBooks about playingBooks about emotionsBooks about self-discoveryBooks about childhood
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~1.3
F&P level
~D
Publication
Published
September 1, 2000
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780805065015

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