Dewey Doo-It Helps Little Owlie Fly Again: A Children's Story About Christopher Reeve and the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation

by Brahm Wenger, Alan Green, Jean Gillmore (Illustrator)

When Dewey Doo-it discovers that his friend, Owlie, has had an accident and can no longer fly, Dewey tries to think of a way to help him.

Genres: Picture Books

32 pages, Hardcover

First published April 25, 2005

Reviews

[Chloe Litman]

Such a well done book about understanding disability and knowing this isn’t a bad thing at all!! It does not stop you from living your life. Will have this open for students to read in my classroom.

[Jeff Botch]

Brahm Wenger and Alan Green’s book, “Dewey Doo-it Helps Owlie Fly Again,” is another wonderful children’s book in the Dewey Doo-it series that demonstrates how children can make a positive impact in the world.

The story begins with Dewey and his friends, the Doo-it’s getting their kite stuck in a tree. Kenya Doo-it suggests that they call upon their friend Owlie to help them retrieve it from the tall tree. After some difficulty in finding their friend they discover that Owlie has been in an accident and is now in a wheelchair.

Brahm and Green write, “For a moment, the Doo-its just stood there, not knowing what to say. Dewey touched the wheelchair. ’What happened, Owlie?’ he asked.”

The Doo-it’s learn about the accident and that Owlie has a strong desire to fly again so they dedicate their time to figuring out a way to help their friend fly again.

This book teaches children the importance of helping others and demonstrates that with hard work, persistence and teamwork - anything is possible.

Dewey Doo-it Helps Owlie Fly Again is another highly valuable book in the series and was inspired by Christopher Reeve.

I applaud Wenger and Green’s book and give it two BIG thumbs up!

[HÒÓtie]

Excellent book!!

[Terri]

Very nice story that being in a wheelchair is not the end of the world. Benefits christopher reeve paralysis foundation. Good for 5 yr olds, needs to be summed up shorter for preschoolers.

[Terry]

The story moves quickly has great made-up words, and gets kids engaged. This would be a perfect book for schools that mainstream. Read the full review.