More Than My Shell A Tale About How One's Physical Ability Can Be Misunderstood

She's a snail named Dani who wants to swim more than anything, despite a shell that can crack with sudden movements. When she finds she is not welcome at a local lake, she must realize the power she has always had. Fighting the attitude of a group of water striders known as the 'north enders', Dani finds friendship in a grasshopper that she never expected. With the help of a character first introduced in "a Bullfrog Among Us", this GRITtale is based on a true story and demonstrates how one's physical ability can be misunderstood. If you are looking for a children's tale to promote inclusive storytelling with a smile, dive into More than My Shell, today!
Kirsten Joan was diagnosed with MS in 1999, is a disability advocate and has spent years as an educator and counselor for children and adults. Now she's using the pages of More Than My Shell, and its follow-up discussion questions to gently introduce youngsters to the ideas of character flaws, physical disability, and disability understanding.

More Than My Shell is a middle grade tale and part of the GRITtales world. If you or your child like engaging characters, inclusive stories, and books that prompt important conversations, then you'll love this next tale by Kirsten Joan.