This book also emphasizes cooperation, belonging, and problem-solving, for example, working together to make a playground or sidewalk accessible. This helps children understand that disability is not just about individual differences but about creating fair and supportive environments for everyone. The illustrations also showcase diversity in race, ethnicity, and gender, making the book a mirror for many children’s lived experiences and a window for others to learn empathy and inclusion. By centering joy, community, and everyday routines, We Move Together helps young readers appreciate the strengths and perspectives of people with disabilities while challenging stereotypes. It encourages children to see accessibility as a shared responsibility and to value differences as part of what makes communities strong.

"Susan Laughs" provides a straightforward but powerful method of demonstrating to children that children with disabilities are essentially the same as their peers. The book presents Susan's daily activities and feelings in a way that is inclusive and positive.

I love how this book portrays Susan doing daily activities like any other child, even complex ones such as riding a horse. The illustrations in this book reveal Susan as a happy, busy little girl whose physical disability is never seen as a handicap and is never portrayed until the ending of the story.

Emmanuel was born with only one leg and by most-- except his mother-- he was deemed a curse, subject to a life of begging and living in the shadows. His mother, however, had hope. She reminded her son there would be adversity, but not impossibility. Emmanuel would need to work twice as hard to walk, play sports, make friends, and gain respect from people, but it is never impossible. As his mother grew sick, Emmanuel knew he must keep going and provide love, support, and hope for his family, himself, and people around the world. After his mother's death, Emmanuel took it upon himself to live up to his mother's last words, "Be respectful, take care of your family, don't ever beg. And don't ever give up." In living up to these words Emmanuel was determined to show people that disability does not mean inability. Emmanuel took up collection, sponsorship, even royal blessings and rode his bike 400 miles around Ghana in just ten days, gaining national and international attention! He wanted everyone to listen and to witness his message.

I love this book, it serves as inclusive literature, promotes empathy and understanding to the everyday experiences of people experiencing disabilities, and shows everyone-- able and differently - abled-- that people experiencing disabilities are not statistics, are capable, and can do anything!

The book shows how Henry pays close attention to details, follows routines, and sometimes struggles with social interactions. These moments are shown in a calm, respectful way that helps readers see the world from Henry’s perspective without labeling his behavior as “wrong.” The story shows how small supports and understanding from others can make a big difference in helping him feel comfortable and included.

I like this book because it focuses on everyday moments rather than dramatic challenges. It helps children understand that disabilities are part of daily life and that people with disabilities have the same desire for friendship and connection as anyone else.