Susan Laughs is a deceptive book, one that takes the reader by surprise. The book is simply listing off things Susan does; such laugh, cry, play, and be a normal kid. It is then revealed that Susan is in a wheelchair, but that does not make her any different from anyone else. The message is plain and clear, just because someone has a disability does not mean they are lesser or different. The illustrations really play into this message as every page manages to hide her being in a wheelchair. Until the very last page when it is revealed to the reader, it comes as a surprise otherwise the reader would never know she had a disability. Susan Laughs is an excellent book, with a beautiful moral, and creative use of illustrations just to let the reader know Susan laughs just like me and you. ( )

Susan Laughs tells the story of a little girl. She does everything we all do, and we learn that as we move through the story. This book shows how similar we are, in that "Susan laughs, Susan is mad, Susan is good, Susan is bad." In the end, we find out that Susan is a little different from the rest of us, but that's ok!! I would love to add this book to my library; it's simple in it's telling, but also provides good opportunities to ask students if they can do or have done, any of the things Susan does. It is a great way to illustrate that we are all basically the same, and that our differences make us special. ( )

Susan is a little girl who makes the most of every day, playing and laughing, and having fun. It's not until the end that we find out that Susan requires a wheelchair to get around. This is so important for children, as they can see even though we are all different, we are also very similar. This book has very little words, so it would be great for a child who is just starting to read, while also teaching them a lesson about those with disabilities. ( )

Susan is no different from any other child, except that as we see at the end, she uses a wheelchair. An easy to read story which will help young children understand difference.

Susan does the typical things that children her age would do, such as going to the park, swim, and ride on her dad's shoulders. What the author does not say until the end, is Susan is in a wheelchair. This book is such a great example of showing that we are all the same. A disability does not define who you are nor does it mean a person can not enjoy life in the same way that a neurotypical person can. I would introduce this book to children as young as Kindergarten. ( )