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My Dad Can

by Stephen Lightbown

A father beyond assumptions

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A father beyond assumptions

Iris’s everyday moments with her dad—getting ready to swim, watching a scary movie and sharing cuddles—show their closeness through familiar family routines. The story also introduces a moment when other people fail to see her father as she does. His wheelchair is part of the picture, but it does not define his abilities or their relationship. This picture book frames inclusion through a child’s bond with her parent, offering a natural starting point for conversations about disability and the assumptions people make.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children aged 4–8 exploring family relationships and disability inclusion
  • Families and educators seeking a picture book to prompt conversations about assumptions and belonging

Themes

Family bondsDisability inclusionChallenging assumptions

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Book overview

My Dad Can reassures children that a parent's wheelchair doesn't change who they are.

Iris's dad is the best. He blows up her floaties when she wants to go swimming. He covers her eyes when they watch scary movies. Best of all, she loves that she can climb into his lap for warm cuddles.

Her dad is amazing.

But sometimes they meet people who can't see what she sees, and today is one of those days . . .

A heartwarming picture book about a young girl who learns that her dad's wheelchair doesn't define what he can or can't do.

With beautifully hand-illustrated artwork from Claire Sahara Lemp and text from poet and disability rights advocate Stephen Lightbown, this title is perfect for sparking meaningful conversations that celebrate inclusion.
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