When I Grow Up I Want to Be a Chair (Paperback)
Idioma: inglés
Editorial: Barefoot Books Ltd, Bath, 2026
- Tapa blanda
- Nuevo
Librería: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, Estados Unidos de AmericaGrand Eagle Retail
Vendedor de IberLibro desde 12 de octubre de 2005
Condición: Nuevo
EUR 12,60
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponible
Añadir al carritoDescripción del artículo del vendedor
Paperback. Vo knows that when she grows up, she doesn't want a grumpy grown-up job. She wants to change the world, and she knows just how she's going to do it. When I grow up I want to be a chair! she proclaims. Join Vo as she discovers that one part of her identity doesn't have to define her whole future, but it does give her power to be so much more. A bold story of self-discovery. Vo wanted to believe that if she were a chair, she could change the world. She wanted to believe that she could choose that path for herself. Vo is a thinker and a creator and knows that she doesn't want a grumpy grown-up job. She wants to change the world, and she knows just how she's going to do it. When I grow up I want to be a chair! Vo proclaims. Others don't understand. Why would she want to be sat on? Where would she sleep? Who would want to be a chair? Vo believes her chair makes her world a better place, so being a chair will make the whole world even better, right? When Vo faces the path ahead of her, she can see that there may be more to her wish than she ever understood. Join Vo as she discovers that just one part of her identity doesn't have to define her whole future, but it does give her the power to be so much more. . Lively text written by Ryan Rae Harbuck, who wrote the award-winning and critically acclaimed adult memoir of the same name about her experience becoming a wheelchair user as a teenager after a car accident. . Vibrant, quirky art illustrated by debut picture book illustrator Barry Lee who draws on their own experience of living with a disability. . Representation of lived experience using a mobility device told through the eyes of Vo, a unique, unforgettable character. AGES: 6 to 8 AUTHOR: Ryan Rae Harbuck's award-winning debut memoir When I Grow Up I Want to Be a Chair offers a keen look into her life after a spinal cord injury in her teens made her a wheelchair user. She's on a mission to change the narrative of disability, one word at a time. Born and raised in Denver, Colorado, USA, Ryan has been a teacher, coach, and a mentor, but likes being Mom the most. Barry Lee is an illustrator and writer based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. They love using a bright palette and fun shapes to create characters that tell meaningful stories rooted in collective care and freedom. Beyond making art, Barry loves cooking, being in community with others, and stargazing among the trees. SELLING POINTS: . DISABILITY REPRESENTATION: Centers the experience of a child who uses a mobility device. . AUTHENTIC: Created by an author and illustrator who draw on their own experiences of living with a disability. . MULTILAYERED: Lively text and vibrant art add layered meaning>to a self-discovery story. . AUTHOR: Written by Ryan Rae Harbuck, whose adult memoir of the same name, When I Grow Up I Want to Be a Chair won the Silver 2024 Nautilus Book Award and has been critically acclaimed by Publishers Weekly. . SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING: Strong messages about individuality, introspection, family systems, and human diversity. Vo knows that when she grows up, she doesnt want a grumpy grown-up job. She wants to change the world, and she knows just how shes going to do it. When I grow up I want to be a chair! she proclaims. Join Vo as she discovers that one part of her identity doesnt have to define her whole future, but it does give her power to be so much more. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…
N° de ref. del artículo 9798888599471
- Título
- When I Grow Up I Want to Be a Chair (Paperback)
- Autor
- Ryan Rae Harbuck
- Editorial
- Barefoot Books Ltd, Bath
- Año de publicación
- 2026
- Estado
- new
- Encuadernación
- Paperback
- Idioma
- inglés
- ISBN 13
- 9798888599471
- Ilustrador
- Lee, Barry
"Focused on a child’s shifting self-image, it’s a complex exploration of autonomy, identity, and support" – Publishers Weekly
A bold story of self-discovery
Vo wanted to believe that if she were a chair, she could change the world.
She wanted to believe that she could choose that path for herself.
Vo is a thinker and a creator and knows that she doesn't want a grumpy grown-up job. She wants to change the world, and she knows just how she’s going to do it. “When I grow up I want to be a chair!” Vo proclaims. Others don’t understand. Why would she want to be sat on? Where would she sleep? Who would want to be a chair?
Vo believes her chair makes her world a better place, so being a chair will make the whole world even better, right? When Vo faces the path ahead of her, she can see that there may be more to her wish than she ever understood. Join Vo as she discovers that just one part of her identity doesn’t have to define her whole future, but it does give her the power to be so much more.
- Lively text written by Ryan Rae Harbuck, who wrote the award-winning and critically acclaimed adult memoir of the same name about her experience becoming a wheelchair user as a teenager after a car accident.
- Vibrant, quirky art illustrated by debut picture book illustrator Barry Lee who draws on their own experience of living with a disability.
- Representation of lived experience using a mobility device told through the eyes of Vo, a unique, unforgettable character.
“Sinopsis” puede pertenecer a otra edición de este título.
Acerca del autor
Ryan Rae Harbuck's award-winning debut memoir When I Grow Up I Want to Be a Chair offers a keen look into her life after a spinal cord injury in her teens made her a wheelchair user. She’s on a mission to change the narrative of disability, one word at a time. Born and raised in Denver, Colorado, USA, Ryan has been a teacher, coach, and a mentor, but likes being Mom the most.
Barry Lee is an illustrator and writer based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. They love using a bright palette and fun shapes to create characters that tell meaningful stories rooted in collective care and freedom. Beyond making art, Barry loves cooking, being in community with others, and stargazing among the trees.
“Acerca de” puede pertenecer a otra edición de este título.
Grand Eagle Retail
Bensenville, IL, Estados Unidos de America
Vendedor de IberLibro desde 12 de octubre de 2005
Tarifas de envío en Estados Unidos de America
| Artículo | De 6 a 14 días hábiles | De 6 a 16 días hábiles |
|---|---|---|
| Primer artículo | EUR 0,00 | EUR 0,00 |
Métodos de pago
Información empresarial del vendedor
APOLLO ONLINE CORP.
605 Geddes Street
Wilmington, DE Estados Unidos de America 19805
Condiciones de venta
We guarantee the condition of every book as it¿s described on the Abebooks web sites. If you¿ve changed
your mind about a book that you¿ve ordered, please use the Ask bookseller a question link to contact us
and we¿ll respond within 2 business days.
Books ship from California and Michigan.
Derecho al desistimiento
Si es un consumidor, puede rescindir el contrato de acuerdo con lo siguiente. Por consumidor se entiende cualquier persona física que actúe con fines ajenos a su actividad comercial, empresarial, oficio o profesión.
Información sobre el derecho de desistimiento
Derecho legal de desistimiento
Tiene derecho a rescindir este contrato en un plazo de 14 días sin dar ningún motivo.
El periodo de desistimiento vencerá a los 14 días desde que usted, o un tercero que no sea el transportista e indicado por usted, adquiera la posesión física del último bien o del último lote o pieza.
Para ejercer el derecho de desistimiento, complete de forma electrónica y envíe una declaración clara en nuestro sitio web, desde "Mis compras" en "Mi cuenta". Le enviaremos sin demora un acuse de recibo de dicho desistimiento a través de un soporte duradero (por ejemplo, por correo electrónico).
Para cumplir con el plazo de desistimiento, basta con que envíe su comunicación relativa al ejercicio del derecho de desistimiento antes de que venza el periodo de desistimiento.
Efectos del desistimiento
Si rescinde este contrato, le reembolsaremos todos los pagos que hayamos recibido de usted, incluidos los gastos de envío (excepto los gastos adicionales que surjan si elige un tipo de envío que no sea el tipo de envío estándar más económico que ofrecemos).
Podemos hacer una deducción del reembolso por la pérdida de valor de cualquier bien suministrado, si la pérdida es el resultado de una manipulación innecesaria por su parte.
Efectuaremos el reembolso sin demoras indebidas y, a más tardar, 14 días después de que se nos informe de su decisión de rescindir este contrato.
Efectuaremos el reembolso utilizando el mismo medio de pago que utilizó para la transacción inicial, a menos que haya acordado expresamente lo contrario; en cualquier caso, no incurrirá en ningún cargo como resultado de dicho reembolso.
Podremos retener el reembolso hasta que hayamos recibido los bienes o hasta que nos haya presentado una prueba de que los ha devuelto, lo que ocurra primero.
Deberá devolver los bienes o entregarlos a Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, Illinois, U.S.A., sin demoras indebidas y, en cualquier caso, en un plazo máximo de 14 días a partir del día en que nos comunique su desistimiento del presente contrato. El plazo se cumple si devuelve la mercancía antes de que venza el periodo de 14 días. Tendrá que asumir los gastos directos de devolución de los bienes. Usted solo es responsable de la disminución del valor de los bienes como resultado de una manipulación distinta a la necesaria para establecer la naturaleza, las características y el funcionamiento de los bienes.
Excepciones al derecho de desistimiento
El derecho de desistimiento no se aplica a lo siguiente:
- La entrega de periódicos, diarios o revistas, con la excepción de los contratos de suscripción; y
- El suministro de contenido digital que no se proporcione en un soporte tangible (por ejemplo, en un CD o DVD) si, al hacer el pedido, aceptó que podíamos empezar a entregarlo y que no podría desistir una vez iniciada la entrega.
Condiciones de envío
Orders usually ship within 2 business days. All books within the US ship free of charge. Delivery is 4-14 business days anywhere in the United States.
Books ship from California and Michigan.
If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.