Sandra Speidel

When Ephram becomes friends with a blind man in his neighborhood and finds out that Mr. Washington was a famous pianist who hasn’t touched a piano for a long time, he resolves to get the man back on stage. [Amazon]

All children ask questions that are difficult to answer. What is the best response when a child points out that a disabled child or adult looks “different?” How can a parent talk about differences while emphasizing the things all people have in common? In this book, remarkable for its sensitivity and generosity of spirit, Maria Shriver uses her storytelling art to provide some answers.