Dad uses a wheelchair, a fact that is never mentioned in the text but is shown in illustrations. We see him using a specially designed kitchen, a ramp from the front door, getting himself and his chair into the car, and driving Max and Amy to a special day out at a fun fare. He joins in all the excitement of the day and some of the rides as well. The illustrations are cheerful and expressive, and the Spinal Injuries Association provides an afterward to the story.