You're So Amazing

Joe is a one-legged man who is often treated as either Amazing Joe or Poor Joe. This picture book explores how we respond to disability and encourages us to see people as individuals rather than labels.

Format: Hardback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 04 May 2023
Publisher: Faber & Faber

Joe is a one-legged man who has been called both Amazing Joe and Poor Joe by people who meet him. However, Joe doesn't want to be just one of those labels. He wants to be known for who he is, not for his disability.

One day, Joe was walking down the street when a group of children started laughing at him. They pointed and laughed, calling him names like "One-legged Joe" and "Bummer." Joe felt hurt and embarrassed, but he didn't let it get him down. Instead, he decided to use the situation as an opportunity to teach the children something important.

He approached the children and said, "Hey, guys. I understand that you find my leg funny, but it's a part of who I am. I'm just like you, except I have a different challenge to overcome. I may be different, but that doesn't make me any less amazing or valuable."

The children were surprised by Joe's words. They had never met anyone with a disability before and didn't know how to react. But Joe continued to speak with them, sharing stories about his life and the things he had accomplished. He showed the children that he was just like them, with dreams and goals and a sense of humor.

As the children listened to Joe, they began to see him in a new light. They realized that he was more than just his disability and that they had been judging him based on stereotypes and assumptions. They apologized to Joe and promised to be more respectful in the future.

From that day on, Joe became an advocate for disability awareness. He spoke at schools and community events, sharing his story and encouraging others to see people with disabilities as individuals, not just labels. He showed that disability doesn't have to limit someone's abilities or opportunities, and that it's important to treat everyone with kindness and respect.

Over time, Joe's message began to resonate with people all over the world. He was featured in newspapers and magazines, and he received countless messages of support and encouragement from people who had been inspired by his story. And even though he still faced challenges and discrimination, Joe knew that he had made a difference in the world.

In the end, Joe realized that he didn't need to be just Amazing Joe or Poor Joe. He could be both, and he could be more than that. He was a unique individual with a valuable perspective on life, and he was proud of who he was. And as he continued to walk down the street, he knew that he would always be seen as Joe, just the way he wanted to be.

Weight: 430g
Dimension: 258 x 258 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780571378012
Edition number: Main