Squishy Sand - (Leigh's Wheelie Adventures) by Charlene McIver (Hardcover)

About the Book

Leigh and his friends think of ways to get a heavy wheelchair across the sand. Based on the true story of Leigh, who was born with a physical disability. A beautiful story of friendship, fun, and determination.

Book Synopsis

Discover the Multi-Award-Winning picture book that proves a little determination and a lot of friendship can conquer any obstacle!

Squishy Sand is based on the inspiring, true story of Leigh, the author's late son, who used a wheelchair every day of his life.

Join our spirited hero, Leigh, a child who uses a wheelchair, and his determined friends. When their beach adventure hits a hilarious snag, how do you move a heavy wheelchair across soft sand? The team has to get creative!

This engaging, beautifully illustrated tale is the perfect way to teach all children the importance of empathy, teamwork, and resilience. It's a fun, relatable read that reinforces kindness and celebrates the power of creative thinking to overcome everyday hurdles, inspired by real life.

A must-have for every home and classroom library.

Squishy Sand is just the beginning! Join the rest of Leigh's Wheelie Adventures for more award-winning fun:

• Book 2: Medieval Mashup
• Book 3: Nature Study Buddies

(P.S. Don't forget to scan the QR code on the back cover to watch the full read-along video!)

Review Quotes

"Squishy Sand is an educational children's story that teaches young readers valuable life lessons and problem-solving using creativity, all wrapped up in a fun little beach adventure. This book shows that it's important to be understanding and patient with people that struggle with a disability. The story is fun and entertaining for the audience. Overall, the book is a great read for children to learn about others, and how to help them!"

Reviewed by Thomas Anderson for Literary Titan March 2021 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Squishy Sand wins 1st Place in Forevability Empowering Tales (Self-Published Picture book category) 2021 Book awards.

"This is a compassionate and heartwarming story about determination when all odds are seemingly stacked against you. At the end of the book is a QR code to direct young readers to a video and read-along activity. Both engaging and educational, this is a beautiful story."

Reviewed by Emily- Jane Hills Orford for Readers' Favorite ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"This book highlights some of the challenges faced by wheelchair users, reinforcing the importance of kindness, empathy, and compassion. But it is not primarily a book about disability, it's a book about courage and true friendships. A fun-filled book that captures the essence of friendship, and is beautifully illustrated by Caroline Keys. It was a joy to read, and we can't wait to read the next book in the series."

Reviewed by Beth Thompson for Readers' Choice Book Awards Finalist ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐