The Scooter Twins

K-Gr 3–Twins Melanie and Melvin are turning eight and a trip to the doctor isn’t exactly their ideal way to spend their birthday. Their doctor recommends that due to the lengthy walk to school, the children would benefit from mobility scooters. The reason behind this need is never identified in the text, but when challenged about their abilities at the scooter store, Melanie is able to advocate for their needs. Melanie refers to being disabled; Melvin states he cannot walk far without falling. Educators may have to fill in some of the gaps. Child-friendly and appealing scooters are found. Paying for the scooters is another challenge; the children live with their grandmother and only by selling one of their late mother’s paintings will they have enough money. The children have the scooters they want to match their personalities. Written by an accessibility advocate, this story could be used to engage children in discussions surrounding mobility issues. The illustrations depict a fairly recent era; people wear face masks. In the end, these are disabled children who turn their doctor's advice to get mobility scooters into a bumpy but achievable opportunity for a whole new kind of adventure.