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In "What's Wrong with Timmy?", readers follow Kate as she meets Timmy, a boy with a mental disability. Their budding friendship teaches Kate—and us—about empathy, resilience, and the unexpected ways we connect when we open our hearts. Through their shared experiences, the story celebrates the strengths and challenges of youth living with disabilities, offering a gentle reminder that friendship transcends differences.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Maria Shriver
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