Willy the Wheel Adventures, choices and confidence, home
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An illustrated adventure for ages 4 to 8

The adventures of Willy the Wheel

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A storm wipes out the trail to the Wind Festival. Willy and his friends test ideas, repair the route and keep the adventure moving in a full-color story made to be read aloud.

About the English and Hebrew stories: The books are separately adapted adventures from Willy's world. Their wording, scenes and illustrations may differ.

Willy and his friends working together on the forest path

Is this the right book?

A complete adventure made for reading aloud

For children ages 4 to 8

Use it for shared reading at home, a classroom conversation or an inclusive library shelf.

Representation without pity

Willy has a real goal, guides the help he receives and remains part of every decision.

Questions from families and educators

Frequently asked questions

What age is Willy the Wheel and the Winding Path for?

The illustrated story is written for children ages 4 to 8 and works for family reading, classroom read-alouds and library storytime.

Does the story include a wheelchair or another mobility device?

Willy uses a blue mobility scooter. The device is part of his everyday life, while the story centers his choices, friendships and role in solving a shared access problem.

Is the book available in paperback and Kindle?

Yes. The current English edition is available as a printed paperback and as a digital Kindle book through Amazon.

What is available now?

One current English book, in two formats

Willy the Wheel and the Winding Path is a complete, standalone adventure. An older English edition belongs to an earlier version of Willy's world and is not currently offered as a book for sale.

Before you buy

What is the difference between paperback and Kindle?

Paperback, a printed book

This is a physical paper book delivered to the address you enter on Amazon. Before payment, Amazon shows the shipping cost and estimated delivery date.

Kindle, a digital book

This does not arrive in the mail. After purchase, read it in the Kindle app on a phone, tablet or computer. You do not need a Kindle device.

If Amazon asks for your country or delivery address, confirm it first. Amazon will then show the price and delivery information that apply to you.

Cover of Willy the Wheel and the Winding Path
Illustrated adventure · ages 4 to 8

Willy the Wheel and the Winding Path

Willy, Lily, Ben and Rosie are heading to the Wind Festival when they discover that the trail has been damaged. They ask, listen, test solutions and build a route the whole community can use.

Choose a digital Kindle book or a printed paperback delivered to your address.

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At the heart of the story

Ask before helping. Let the person receiving help guide what happens next. When a plan needs fixing, learn and try again together.

Color, create and read together

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