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A one-legged goose might not be the hero you’d expect… but maybe that’s exactly the point.

This episode is part of something new I’m trying this season.
As someone who’s dyslexic and has never really connected with traditional reading, I wanted to find a different way to explore books. So I’m inviting authors, parents and professionals to come on and share stories in a way that feels more accessible, especially for those of us who don’t see ourselves as “readers.”

In this episode, I’m joined by author Ryan Ritter, who shares the story behind his children’s book Frederick the One-Legged Goose, and how it all started with one little boy going through cancer treatment.

What began as a way to help a single child understand difference, change, and uncertainty quickly grew into something much bigger.

We talk about:

• Why representation and disability awareness matter from a young age
• How stories can shape empathy, acceptance, and belonging
• The power of seeing difference as a strength, not something to fix
• Why this book isn’t just for children with disabilities… but for every child

If we want children to grow into adults who accept difference…
we have to start with the stories we give them.

🔗 Links & Resources

• Find Frederick the One-Legged Goose on Amazon and Waterstones
• Follow Ryan on Instagram: @RyanThe_Author_
• Keep an eye out for the next book: Frederick’s Hop

The sponsors of this season of the podcast are Terri Wyse https://www.instagram.com/wyseinclusion/and Rachel Helm https://www.instagram.com/helmeducationconsultancy/. Please do reach out to them if you are supporting a child or young person struggling to access school.

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