The Cherry Blossom Kids and the Three-legged Dog

The Cherry Blossom Kids and the Three-Legged Dog is a story about children with disabilities. The story tells how they adapt efficiently to their impairment(s), allowing them to function in the world, and live productive lives. The Cherry Blossom Kids represents the everyday lives of many children with impairments. One child has a congenital amputation of the arm, one with Spina Bifida, one with Cerebral Palsy, one with congenital cataracts, and the other is accident-prone. Their dog has only three legs. The story depicts the Cherry Blossom Kids' positive attitude, how they play, and how they participate in activities that parallel that of the able-bodied child. Along with the three-legged dog, they are living and enjoying life.