Once upon a time, in a land far away,
There lived a hero, in a wheelchair every day.
With wheels that turned and spun so fast,
He zoomed down the streets, oh what a blast!

One day, an emergency arose,
A great disaster, a ruin that imposed.
People were trapped, they couldn't get out,
But our hero, he knew what it was all about.

He raced to the scene in his trusty chair,
And quickly assessed the danger there.
He searched for a way to rescue them all,
And found an elevator, tall and so tall.

He pushed the button and up it went,
But who could fit, he was hesitant.
Then he remembered, they were all small,
So he packed them in, ten in all!

They were grateful and asked who he was,
He simply smiled, he was just because.
Because he could help, because he could do,
Because he was brave and strong, through and through.

So now they know, our hero is here,
To save the day, and calm every fear.
With his wheelchair and his heart so pure,
Our hero is one, we can all adore.

Reflections

Here are a few questions to ask kids to think about the story:

1. Who is the hero in the story, and what makes him a hero?
2. How did the hero help to rescue the people who were trapped in the emergency?
3. Why do you think it was important for the hero to use his wheelchair to save the day?
4. How do you think the people who were rescued felt about the hero?
5. Do you think anyone can be a hero, no matter what their abilities are? Why or why not?
6. What would you do if you were in an emergency situation like the one in the story?
7. Can you think of a time when you or someone you know helped someone in need, and how did it make you feel?