The remarkable story of Rick Hansen's Man in Motion World Tour -- and all the big dreams it inspired.
As Rick Hansen wheels around the globe on his incredible Man in Motion World Tour, the children he meets are encouraged to dream their own dreams and work to make them come true. In China, after meeting Rick, Lin, who longs to be a ballerina, pictures herself leaping gracefully over a wall as high as the Great Wall of China. Back in Canada, Jack makes great progress in his wheelchair -- even learning to do a wheelie -- as he eagerly awaits his hero's return.
On the eve of its twenty-fifth anniversary, Rick Hansen's compelling journey is retold for young readers and brought to life in this beautifully illustrated book. Readers travel with Rick, glimpsing not just the joys but also the challenges that he endured on the 43,000-kilometre journey. The lively text and enchanting illustrations combine to bring to life Rick's amazing feat and the impact it has had on children everywhere.
