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Children's Publications

Title: Ivan the Invacar Helps Big Dog

Author: James M. Boles, Ed.D.

Publication Year: June 1, 2012

Length: 56 pages

There are many ways to look at disabilities, Ivan the INVACAR is a car that transports his driver Derry, who is in a wheelchair, to work.  So, Ivan is an adaptive device to help people with disabilities.  However, Ivan is also a reluctant superhero who helps those in need: In this first of many adventures, Ivan gains his superpowers and rescues his friend, Big Dog.


 

Title: Ivan the Invacar Helps Little Cat

Author: James M. Boles, Ed.D.

Publication Year: March, 2013

Length: 44 pages

There are many ways to look at disabilities. Ivan the INVACAR is a car that transports his drive Derry, who is in a wheelchair. So, Ivan is an adaptive device to help people with disabilities. However, Ivan is also a reluctant superhero who helps those in need: In this second of many adventures, Ivan, using his superpowers and along with his friend, Big Dog, rescue Little Cat from high in a tree.


 

Title: Ivan the Invacar and the Cave

Author: James M. Boles, Ed.D.

Publication Year: March, 2013

Length: 52 pages

There are many ways to look at disabilities. Ivan the INVACAR is a car that transports his driver Derry, who is in a wheelchair. So, Ivan is an adaptive device to help people with disabilities. However Ivan is also a reluctant superhero who helps those in need: In this third of many adventures, Ivan, using his superpowers and along with his friend, Big Dog, rescue the town from the horrible drought and help Hannah and the Hedge Hogs out of the cave.