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Come Over to My House

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There’s no place like home! Sally Rippin and Eliza Hull have created the beautiful children’s book Come Over to My House to explore how everyone adapts their house to meet their specific needs. In these four activities, your children will explore disability, adaptability and how we can make the world a more accessible place for everyone to live in.

About the Book

Rippin, S., Hull, E. (2022). Come Over to My House. Hardy Grant Children’s Publishing.

ISBN: 9781761210082

In this award-winning picture book, a cast of friendly characters invite friends over for a play – there’s fun to be had, food to eat and families to meet! Co-written by disability advocate Eliza Hull and Australian Children’s Laureate Sally Rippin, the inclusive rhyming text explores characters' various disabilities and how they've adapted their homes to be accessible. With bright, friendly illustrations from beloved illustrator Daniel Gray-Barnett and a diverse cast, this is a must-read for all families.

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