Finding My World (French)

In Claire Wants a Boxing Name, a mother and daughter share their weekly boxing lesson. Taught by a woman, who is differently sight-abled and has a guide dog, an amazing story unfolds. Dynamic photography captures the energy and intensity of the physical activities all three women complete at the inclusive Toronto Girls Boxing Club. Boxing moves, bags, and gloves abound as the story reveals Claire's desire to be given a boxing name. It will represent what she has learned from boxing. She knows that her mom and other women have really cool boxing names, like Slice n' Dice and Eraser. Claire was born with a facial difference and through boxing has gained a new strength, she hopes will shine through her new name. This story challenges the reader's perception of what a person with blindness is capable of doing and also provides an incentive to challenge oneself to discover personal strengths. By sharing Claire's story, we celebrate Vivian's many strengths and abilities. Vivian is differently sight-abled and has a guide dog. Each book in the Finding My World series can be read in any order, as each is one child's experience in finding inclusion and self-determination in the world around them.

In Matteo Wants to See What's Next, two boys spend the day with an adult friend with disabilities, and explore the Royal Ontario Museum. Beautiful photography gives voice to a young boy's anticipation as it illustrates how, speech is not the only way we communicate. Matteo and Cristian love to spend the day with their friend Rebecca. Today, Rebecca has a surprise for them. Matteo can't wait to see it! He's on the move as they explore the museum, and the book shows all the ways Rebecca uses eye gaze to direct their inclusive visit to a museum. Together, they examine the Biodiversity area, where they touch an owl and visit a bat cave, visit China, and explore the dinosaurs. This exploration will entice children to visit their own museums in a new way, and will show them ways to understand new types of communication. They will feel comfort as they interact with the differently abled. By sharing Matteo's story, we celebrate Rebecca's many strengths and abilities. Rebecca has cerebral palsy.