In Care and Incredible

An inspiring children's book featuring bite-sized fact files about remarkable people who have experienced foster care, kinship care, or adoption.Did you know that some of the world's most inspiring people - from Steve Jobs to Mary Seacole - didn't have the easiest childhoods?In Care and Incredible introduces young readers to 30 outstanding individuals who spent time in foster care, lived with relatives, or were adopted, and went on to achieve extraordinary things. From record-breaking athletes and award-winning writers to inventors, activists and leaders, their stories show that your beginnings do not define your future.This unique and inspiring collection for children aged 6+ celebrates remarkable people from history, sport, music, science, and beyond who have experienced care. Featuring individuals from diverse backgrounds and countries around the world, including:Simone Biles - Olympic gymnast and sporting iconMaya Angelou - writer, poet and civil rights activistRaheem Sterling - international footballerLi Cunxin - ballet dancer and authorJohn Lennon - musician, songwriter and cultural iconFilled with fun illustrations and fascinating facts, each profile highlights resilience, determination and achievement.Written and illustrated by creators with lived experience of being in care, In Care and Incredible celebrates the many different paths to happiness and success.''A lovely collection of 30 uplifting and inclusive biographies... The challenges the children faced are skilfully blended into inspiring stories of how they went on to become world-renowned inventors, scientists, entertainers and other impactful figures."- Selected as 'One of the Best New Inclusive Children's Books in July 2026' by Inclusive Books for Children"This would be a great read for children in care, who have been adopted, or who live with extended family, but is also a brilliant book for anyone." - BookTrust