Bøker av Colette Lanzon

This story is based on how transverse myelitis impacted the childhood of author Colette Lanzon and her mother Patricia Lanzon. This tale shows how Colette and her mother learn to navigate adventures following her mother contracting transverse myelitis. How will Colette and her mom learn how to have fun even though her mom now uses a wheelchair? Will they be able to cook together? Will they be able to travel far and wide? Woven into this inclusive story is the use of rhyming, reference to geographical regions, and the opportunity to count the number of hidden Gabby the Guinea Pigs. Through the beautiful illustrations and poignant tale of one little girl and her mother's life changes due to transverse myelitis, this story shows how being helpful, patient, and caring can be learned through disability. The beautiful and colorful illustration features cute animals, Gabby the Guinea Pig, vibrant scenery, and whimsical geographical regions.