Rae's First Day: The First Story in The Capables Series

The first story in the award-winning inclusive children's book series, The Capables(R).

SYNOPSIS

Rae is like many five year olds with one BIG exception: she has a super-secret superpower. Unlike her limb difference, which is visible for all to see, her superpower is something she has never shown anyone before. But it's her first day of school and her classmates are in need. Will she keep her power to herself...or use it to help her new friends?

Named a Best Book of 2021 by Kirkus Reviews Magazine

Winner, IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award

Endorsed by the Coalition for Quality Children's Media

"First-day jitters, inclusivity, and an engaging superhero tale all in one." -Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"Such a great book! Well done. Loved it." -Gwyneth Paltrow

"The author has created a lively main character and an entertaining first book in a series focused on inclusion of disability." -Washington Parent Magazine

Danny Jordan is an award-winning author and TV producer. When his daughter was born with an upper limb difference in 2018, he became an advocate for inclusion and accurate representation of disability in the media.Danny's premiere book, Rae's First Day: The First Story in The Capables Series, received the Kirkus Star, the IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award, and was named one of the Best Books of 2021 by Kirkus Reviews magazine.Outside of this thrilling literary adventure, Danny has produced and directed over 150 hours of primetime major network and cable television programming, along with co-hosting the #1 Christmas podcast in the world, Christmas Countdown.Danny lives in California with his family and their trusty pup, Sammy.Follow Danny on Instagram @dannyjordan

Agustina Perciante is an Argentinian book illustrator, traditional painter, and sculptor based in Seattle, Washington.To make art, Agustina relies on her heart. Conveying feelings through her art is the main focus of her work, and Agustina relies on a burst of emotion to create all of her pieces, inspiring other people to feel.Follow Agustina on Instagram @percima.art