Liu, Chingyen and I-Tsun Chiang. Woodpecker Girl. New York: Reycraft Books, 2020.
How do you express yourself when you can neither speak nor write? How do you explore the world when you’re wheel-chair bound? How do you live with optimism and joy? A little girl born with cerebral palsy learns to paint using a brush attached to a headband. She learns to make friends and discovers that despite obstacles, she can bring happiness to this world. Based on the life of artist Yipei Huang and illustrated by Heidi Doll, this inspiring picture book includes eleven paintings by Huang and a note from her mother. Highly recommended for all readers 5 years old and up.
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