Able-bodied Arnie teases Philip—a new student at his school who uses a wheelchair. However, after Arnie injures himself while making fun of Philip, he begins to understand what it means to be compassionate and welcoming.
“This is a triumphant ending to a purposeful story that will be welcomed for its lighthearted treatment of a common situation. Carlson’s vividly colored cartoon illustrations feature a variety of animals humorously dressed in children’s clothes.” —School Library Journal
About Arnie and the New Kid
Able-bodied Arnie teases Philip—a new student at his school who uses a wheelchair. However, after Arnie injures himself while making fun of Philip, he begins to understand what it means to be compassionate and welcoming.
Nancy Carlson is an accomplished children’s book author and illustrator who has published more than 60 books. She is one of the few people who knew back in kindergarten what she wanted to do for a living: “Make pictures and… More about Nancy Carlson
About Nancy Carlson
Nancy Carlson is an accomplished children’s book author and illustrator who has published more than 60 books. She is one of the few people who knew back in kindergarten what she wanted to do for a living: “Make pictures and… More about Nancy Carlson
