Disability, impairments and special needs Books

Challenging Disparity: One-Legged Hero's Journey Towards Self-Reliance and Equality, Inspiring Young Minds to Embrace Independence . Discovering the Language of the Heart follows Ben, a young boy with a prosthetic leg, who is determined to live...

With the help of good friends, you always find your way.Deep in the sun-dappled forest, Emory, a noble but forgetful elephant, finds himself disoriented and lost. But just when he needs them most, two unlikely heroes swoop in- a parrot with a flair for...

No Need to RushEvery child grows at their own pace, with wonder in their eyes and love at their side.No Need to Rush is a tender, rhyming journey celebrating the beauty of growing in your own time. For families walking a different path - through delays,...

What Lives in the OceanHabitat Series - Book OneWhat Lives in the Ocean is a joyful, inclusive picture book created for all young children-whether they are early learners, curious toddlers, or children who experience the world differently. Thoughtfully...

What Lives in the Ocean - A CVI-Friendly Picture Book for Young ReadersDive into discovery with this bold, beautiful ocean book designed to include every kind of reader. What Lives in the Ocean introduces young children to fascinating sea creatures...

Join Damson on a heart-warming journey of friendship, kindness, and self-acceptance. Meet Damson, a young deer who lives in the forest. Today is his birthday, and he longs for friends to celebrate with. But Damson feels different from the other deer...

Un viaje al zoológico para la mayoría de los adultos jóvenes es un viaje sencillo y directo con muy poco de qué preocuparse. Pero para tres amigos especiales con necesidades especiales, el viaje puede resultar desalentador; lleno de preocupaciones y...

Join a little girl, her brothers and her veryadventurous grandpa in an epic moment ofbaseball history. Based on her true life story,Bethany creatively shares the impact people can make by simply believing in the joy others can bring. True joy is found...

Karla and Leo are best friends who love exploring, imagining, and creating new adventures together. But when Karla notices that Leo gets tired more easily than before, she learns that he has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). Instead of letting...

Heading to the hospital for surgery can be pretty daunting - especially for kids.Written by a board-certified anesthesiologist, Getting Ready for My Surgery is here to help reduce anxiety through a better understanding of the surgical...

Previously published as Mykal the Monkey is a Super Youneek Beast by Beth Davis.Meet Mykal-a determined young monkey with a dream, a big heart, and a true sense of adventure!Born with physical differences that set him apart, Mykal wonders if he'll be...

To most people, a pebble on the beach is just that - a pebble.  For a little girl with Pathological Demand Avoidance, it's much more and a very special bond is formed. To help with her anxiety, the little girl chooses Pickle the pebble to accompany...

Little Panda is an extraordinary superhero on a quest to discover her incredible powers! Join her in the heartwarming and empowering picture book, "Little Panda and Her Super Heart: a heart surgery story" Designed for children aged 2 to 7 years old,...

Dancing Luna is about a girl who learns that she is dyslexic, a learning disability that causes difficulty in reading and interpreting words and letters. Luna wants to be a dancer like her older sister, but in order to take dance classes, she has to get...

Danielle is a brand-new mom to her son, Dax. She enjoys spending time outside and lives an active lifestyle. Danielle's married to the love of her life, Tyson, and the family lives in Overland Park, Kansas, with their silly English Bulldog, Ozzie...

"I was born with curly feet like... a wave from the sea.... the tail of the seahorse in the aquarium... the sausage I ate at the funfair in Spain last summer... the tongue of abuela's dog Pepito when he saw the sausage... or the sleepy flower in the park...

Sometimes it seems only a nurse can bring technical information down to an understanding that an ordinary person can grasp. The Nurse Florence® book series provides high quality medical information that even a child can grasp. By introducing young kids...

Stanley is having a tough time lately because of his autism, he’s being teased by bullies and is beginning to think that he stands out too much. His autism causes him to be super sensitive to lights, sounds, and social situations. But then his twin...

Dive into the heartwarming tale of Boo, the tiny T-Rex with a giant heart.Unlike any dinosaur you've met, Boo shows us it's okay to be yourself, even if that means you're a bit different. When Bo meets Tilly, a friendly triceratops with her own special...

Lucy is a below-the-knee child amputee with a very special talent: she builds her own prosthetic legs in her secret laboratory!Lucy can do most things like other kids thanks to the many wild, beautiful, and goofy prosthetics she has built. Every day Lucy...

Did you know that you can be anything you want to be?Whether you believe it or not, you are in control of your destiny! You can choose your own path, dictate your journey, and inspire others to do the same, no matter what is holding you back. This book...

Mary’s thrilled to be invited to a fancy dress party and she has big ideas about the perfect costume. Unfortunately, so does Mary’s mother!Mary wants to be “Big Scary Mary” and show everyone her strong, brave side. Her mother...

Some floofs' shake hands and others fetch sticks,but can an old floof really learn new tricks!?This beautiful true story goes to show,that anything can happen if you give it a go!A story about a dog, her humans,and an adventure at WA Pride Fairday!Come...

High school is hard enough when you're healthy. When you've got some weird, undiagnosable chronic illness, it's a special hell.Meet Grace Turing.She loves art, weird trivia, and her little sister, Ivy.Grace has a secret. One that she's determined to keep...

It's been four years since the Dark Days when Chloe lost her mum to cancer. Nana's been wonderful but it's time their family had a mum person. Chloe is excited at the news that Dad is bringing home a special friend to meet the family. She might be just...

A boy who struggles with his ability to walk meets a gecko who changes his point of view after hearing the gecko's story. How did the gecko change the boy's ways? Why did the boy struggle? This is a story inspired by the author's real-life experiences.

"Oh Yes I Can, Just Watch Me!" is a heartwarming story based on the life of a determined Scottish girl called Julie. Julie had to wear leg braces after recovering from a serious illness and was often told to not dream too big. However, she knew in her...

Le livre à colorier Je colorie, J'apprends sur l'OI est un outil développé par l'équipe de l'ostéogenèse imparfaite aux Hôpitaux Shriners pour enfants®-Canada. Je colorie, J'apprends sur l'OI s'appuie sur la littérature fondée sur des données probantes...

Ashling s'est cassé les os une centaine de fois. Elle est née avec une ostéogenèse imparfaite (OI), une maladie osseuse rare qui rend ses os très fragiles et cassants. À cause de cette maladie, Ashling souffre de douleurs chroniques et est souvent...

When My Angry Gets Too Big is a children's book designed for young children on the autism spectrum. Acceptance and self-confidence is hugely important for children's development and self-esteem, and thankfully this is reflected in children literature,...

Jojo dreams of doing what other children do. But he can’t. His feet aren’t like everyone else’s.When Jojo is taken to the hospital and given some strange boots to wear, at first he’s scared, but help comes from unexpected places,...

Vivian is a young girl whom everyone calls Visions, because when she swims, she is a vision, creating beautiful splashes of blue water. She learns to swim at age two and quickly becomes a star, winning contests and joining the swim team. Then, when she...

About Writing RightWriting Right is an illustrated children's book whose main character is Noah, a third grade boy with dysgraphia. Many people have never heard of dysgraphia and that is one of the primary reasons for this book. Dysgraphia...

Eleven-year-old Tommy's classmates are annoyed with him for always goofing off and disrupting class. Tommy has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), which makes sitting still, being quiet and focusing on the teacher difficult. His friends,...

Written by a Mum to help teach her son with autism to embrace his differences and recognize he is a different kind of brilliant. This book will help children understand what autism is and learn how many successful people have used their uniquely wired...

Antsy Agatha does what she knows when she doesn't know what to do. In this book we see how the symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder impact Antsy Agatha, those around her, and how therapy helps her improve.

This inspiring story of a three-legged tiger cub is based on the real-life events of a young Bengal cat who was seriously injured in a near-fatal fall. Exploring themes of friendship, perseverance and acceptance, this story is meant to help children...

'Square Me, Round World' is an illuminating collection of short stories that delve into the distinctive experiences of those who navigate life feeling like square pegs in a world of round holes. From social challenges to sensory differences, this book...

AAC for me? AAC with tea?Discover rhyming words in this fun book.And explore all the different ways we can play with rhyme in this special book that includes children who use AAC. What is AAC? AAC stands for Augmentative and Alternative...

Heartwarming story about a kid with autism and the friends he makes along the way. Junior isn't weird he just suffers from 'overstimulation', we join his classmates as they navigate the world of special needs. A great book for children with autism and...

My wife and I have a child with a very rare genetic disorder. She was given a 5 percent chance of surviving the delivery, and even lower odds post-delivery. As a family, we have spent 18 months in the hospital, a year of which was spent in a different...

What enables children's learning? A key ingredient in children's learning is being actively engaged and fascinated by something that they are naturally drawn to. Children tend to be naturally drawn to animals, perhaps because they are so different from...

Carter is a superhero, and his hearing aid, AKA his bionic ear, helps him save the day!Carter is a very special little boy who wears a hearing aid due to mild sensorineural hearing loss. This brightly imaginative little boy loves to pretend he's a...

Strong, Beautiful, Brave & Smart, by Taryn Lagonigro, is a children's book that tells the story of a mother who receives a Down syndrome diagnosis for her daughter. Initially, the mom experiences fear and uncertainty, but she learns to overcome these...

Willow and Walter are two best friends who love everything about winter-the crisp air, the fluffy snow, and the excitement of playing outside. They may be in wheelchairs, but that doesn't slow them down! With big smiles and adventurous spirits, they find...