James Catchpole

¿Y si te preguntaran una y otra vez por algo que no te lleva al mejor de tus recuerdos? Imagínate que te preguntan siempre lo mismo, una y otra vez... Imagínate que se trata de algo que no te lleva al mejor de tus recuerdos.Esta es la experiencia de Juan, un niño con una sola pierna que solo quiere divertirse en el parque jugando a los piratas. Constantemente visto primero por su discapacidad, Juan esta harto de que solo le pregunten por su pierna. Pero como de costumbre, uno tras otro, todos los niños le hacen la misma pregunta: "¿Que te paso?" ¡Es comprensible que Juan este cada vez mas enfadado! Hasta que, finalmente, los niños se dan cuenta de que es una pregunta que Juan, simplemente, no quiere responder.

The first ever picture book addressing how a disabled child might want to be spoken to. What happened to you? Was it a shark? A burglar? A lion? Did it fall off?Every time Joe goes out the questions are the same . . . what happened to his leg? But is this even a question Joe has to answer?A ground-breaking, funny story that helps children understand what it might feel like to be seen as different.A revolutionary book on disability.Inclusive StorytimeCatchpoles beautifully judged, child-friendly words ably evoke the fatigue and wariness of repeatedly being asked the same question rather than simply being accepted and allowed to play, while Georges warm images amplify the delight of shared imagination.The GuardianWonderful, delightful and important. [...] Not only will it help nondisabled adults and children understand what it is like to be singled out for being different, but it will empower disabled children and help them realise they dont have to justify themselves to people they dont know.Jen Campbell, bestselling author of Franklins Flying BookshopWith beautifully characterful illustrations and plenty of calming white space, it exudes gentle energy and humour to appeal to every child. This is a stunningly clever book.BookTrustThe beauty of What Happened to You? is its focus on empathy... a brilliant book to open up the conversation with pre-school kids.Disability Arts OnlineA groundbreaking picture book reflecting the world of a visibly disabled child... a funny and very enjoyable read that will nevertheless perform an urgently needed task and generate very useful discussion at home and school. LoveReading4Kids

When people meet Joe, they often treat him as Amazing Joe or Poor Joe. But cant he just be . . . Joe?One-legged Joe is amazing. He knows this because wherever he goes people always tell him hes amazing. Amazing for sliding down the slide, for kicking a ball . . . even walking to get an ice cream, or even just eating an ice cream. Of course, being Amazing Joe is better than being Poor Joe . . .A groundbreaking picture book which explores how we respond to disability. Winner of the Inclusive Books for Children Awards 2024.