Nova and the Queen Bee Chair

By Rebecca Pinnock

Meet Nova

Nova is a cheerful little girl who has a very special chair. It is her favourite place to sit, relax, play and let her imagination come alive.

In her chair, Nova can enjoy quiet moments, play with her favourite toys and dream up wonderful adventures. Whether she is getting cosy, having fun or simply watching the world around her, Nova feels happy and comfortable in her favourite spot.

Nova has Down syndrome and wears hearing aids. These are shown naturally in the illustrations but are not mentioned in the story. The story is simply about Nova being Nova - a little girl enjoying the things she loves.

Why This Inclusive Story Matters

Children's books help shape how young readers see themselves and others. When disabled characters are included naturally, without their disability becoming the focus of the story, children learn that disability is an ordinary part of human diversity.

This kind of representation benefits children by:

Helping disabled children see themselves reflected in joyful, everyday stories.Encouraging all children to recognise both the similarities and differences between people.Showing that disabled characters can be at the centre of stories about play, comfort, imagination and happiness.Supporting inclusion without presenting disability as a problem to overcome or a lesson to be learned.Creating opportunities for gentle conversations about difference, identity and belonging.

Nova's disability is visible, but it does not define her story. She is not included to explain disability - she is included because children like Nova belong in every kind of story.

About the Author

The author has worked as a Learning Disability Nurse for more than 20 years and is passionate about inclusion, representation and helping every child feel seen.

Drawing on years of experience supporting people with learning disabilities and their families, the author creates stories in which disabled children are naturally present, valued and celebrated. Through warm, everyday storytelling, the author hopes to encourage acceptance, curiosity and a lasting sense of belonging from an early age.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HHXYTGZL
• ISBN13: 9798172092565
• Release Date: September 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"