Cherry Blossom Kids and the Three-Legged Dog - Tapa dura

The Cherry Blossom Kids and the Three-Legged Dog is a story about children with disabilities. The story tells how they adapt efficiently to their impairment(s), allowing them to function in the world, and live productive lives. The Cherry Blossom Kids represents the everyday lives of many children with impairments. One child has a congenital amputation of the arm, one with Spina Bifida, one with Cerebral Palsy, one with congenital cataracts, and the other is accident-prone. Their dog has only three legs. The story depicts the Cherry Blossom Kids' positive attitude, how they play, and how they participate in activities that parallel that of the able-bodied child. Along with the three-legged dog, they are living and enjoying life.

Yvette C. Ross Hebron, M.D. is a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician. She received a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, then went on to receive her Nurse Anesthesia Certification. She received a Master of Arts degree in Community Health from Brooklyn College, and her Medical degree from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. She is Medical Director of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the hospital where she practices in Illinois. She has a love for children, and holds dear to her heart those children with disabilities. Harold H. Hebron received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a minor in Art from Morgan State University. For many years he has had the desire to collaborate on and illustrate a children's book. His interest was increased while being certified and holding a position of Director of a daycare center. He loves children and enjoys entertaining them.