Jen Wojtowicz

"This is a wonderful story that teaches about accepting differences - and even celebrating them" -- Library Media Connection Ricaud is a very unusual boy who grows beautiful flowers all over his body whenever the moon is full. He and his family are treated as outcasts even though no one knows his strange botanical secret. But one day a new girl named Ang lina arrives at school, and Ricaud discovers she has some unique qualities of her own. A Barefoot bestseller now available in French.

Quiet Rink always sits at the back of the classroom, away from the other children who have heard strange rumors about his family and prefer to keep their distance. But when a kind new girl joins his class, Rink's life begins to change. Inspired by the experiences of her brother, who is on the autism spectrum, Jen Wojtowicz's heartwarming tale encourages children to empathize with and reach out to others.