Just Because
By Ailsa Wild
4/5
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About this ebook
Just Because is a heart-warming picture book by Rebecca Elliott, telling the delightful story of a brother's love for his sister.
'My big sister Clemmie is my best friend. She can't walk, talk, move around much, cook macaroni, pilot a plane, juggle or do algebra. I don't know why she doesn't do these things. Just because.'
This charming picture book covers the issue of disability in a unique and beautiful celebration of sibling friendship to which all children can relate.
The brother delights in telling us about just how special his sister is and about all the fun things they do together.
This amusing and often touching story encompasses the issue of disability in a charming celebration of sibling friendship to which all children can relate.
Ailsa Wild
Ailsa Wild is a performer, artist, and the author of The Squid, the Vibrio and the Moon; Zobi and the Zoox; and the Squishy Taylor series. The Invisible War is her first graphic novel. She lives in Australia.
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Reviews for Just Because
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A heartwarming story about a little brother who seeks to understand why his older sister doesn’t do anything. She doesn’t talk, walk, cook, clean, play with other kids, or move around much. He learns she doesn’t do anything just because…she has a disability and is unable to do things others can do.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5A heart warming story for anyone dealing with disabled children. This is a great character education read aloud.