You're SO Amazing!: questions to ask and activities to try
Joe is tired of being called amazing just for doing ordinary things. You're SO Amazing! is a funny, honest book about treating disabled children as children, not as inspiration.
What age is it for? You're SO Amazing! is best for ages 4–8. Good for: Disability, inclusion and avoiding inspiration stereotypes.
You're SO Amazing! (James Catchpole and Lucy Catchpole)
- Age
- 4-8
- Best for
- Disability, inclusion and avoiding inspiration stereotypes
Written by disabled authors about the “inspiration” stereotype from the inside. Talk about the difference between noticing something someone is good at and making a fuss about something everyday.
What it helps with
- Avoiding the “inspiration” stereotype
- Treating disabled children as ordinary playmates
- Thinking about what praise feels like
- Disability and inclusion in everyday life
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “Why didn't Joe like being called amazing?”
- “What did Joe actually want?”
- “What's something ordinary you do every day?”
- “How would you feel if people made a big fuss every time you did it?”
- “What's a good thing to say to a new friend?”
- “When is praise nice, and when is it not?”
5-minute activities to try together
Ordinary day list
Each make a list of ordinary things you did today. Talk about how it would feel if everyone called you amazing for each one.
Real compliments
Practise compliments about choices and ideas, like “That was a clever move” or “I like your drawing”.
Free printables: You're SO Amazing! worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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- Best for
- Physical disability, limb difference, curiosity and privacy
- Age
- 4-8
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- Best for
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- Age
- 4-8
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- Best for
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- Age
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 1 October 2026
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