Disability, impairments and special needs Books

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...

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...

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...

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...

One Polar Bear is a delightful rhyming book filled with lovable animals from the Canadian Arctic. Polar Bear is home sick and alone. Many animal friends drop by to cheer Polar Bear up. This counting story celebrates individuals with a variety of...

Penny is very excited to go to her school fair, until she finds out that Uncle Reggie is coming too. Uncle Reggie is different, and Penny is nervous about how her friends might react when they meet him. Penny soon realizes that Uncle Reggie is special in...

The people in Sally's village are all very busy and don't have time for her. But Sally doesn't mind; her heart is full of love and compassion. When a grumpy dragon comes to the village causing all kinds of damage, the villagers are in turmoil. What will...

With a can-do attitude, Cor Cor shows that with enough determination anything is possible. Cor Cor's readers learn about places around the world, as he explores exciting destinations from his wheelchair. Whether admiring the northern lights in...

This book is an engaging read-aloud for children to ask questions and relate. Unique traits and/or disabilities are implied but not labeled. It is the reader who may ask "why is she reading music with her fingers?" or "why does she have a tube in her...

“Baby has a Boo-boo” is the second book in a series designed to assist parents and family walk young child(ren) through a younger sibling’s hospital stay for a Congenital Heart Defect (CHD). Some of the themes in “Doctors Help...

“Doctors Help Baby” is the first book in a series designed to assist parents and family walk a child(ren) through a younger sibling’s hospital stay for a Congenital Heart Defect (CHD). Having to watch a new baby go through open...

In this softcover edition of Bailee Madison and Stefne Miller's novel, Losing Brave, seventeen-year-old Payton Brave is desperate to learn what happened to her twin sister, who disappeared one year ago. As she begins to question everything around her,...

Has the unknown world of dreams ever sparked your child's curiosity? Get cozy with your little one and together step into an adventure of joy and wonder, exploring the question, "Where do dreams come from?" The soft colours and soothing imagery will set...

Joseph is a young boy, who can truly show you that it's not about how you start, it's about how you finish. You can have a dream, or a goal, and something horrible can come in take you off of your path. Although you may feel that there is something...

Guess what? I have a little secret!We all have a pair of magic glasses to wear each day! But do we always choose to wear them?Everybody has differences. Some big and some small. How do you react when you see somebody who is different? This book teaches...

Charlie The Duck. This is a true story of my experience as a young girl. I learned some very important skills at an early age. Charlie did change my life. I wouldn't be the same without her. This is a story of a lonely young girl who found a good friend...

Will and Jake are best buds. They have a lot of fun together, and like a lot of the same things.  They are different in some ways though. Jake was born with an extra chromosome.  This means he has Down syndrome, and he learns some things...

This is the story of a special Bernese Mountain Dog named Harlow, the very real dog that belongs to book author Jordyn Croft. Harlow works as an ESA Support K-9 (certified emotional support dog) and shares a special bond with her human. Illustrations and...

Welcome adventurers!Join Joy on her first adventure at Blue's 2nd Chance Rescue as she meets Theodore the lion. Joy discovers something truly wonderful about Theodore. They are both shy! She and Theodore become brave together and become the...

A great read for children who are struggling with symptoms of ADHD, provides insight and tools to help calm the mind. Also provides validation as they follow Wally through his day to day struggles and eventual resolution to staying on task and focused.

Nina and her mother Kiki go for a walk in the park, where she sees a guide dog for the first time. Nina then learns about service animals, how she should interact with them and the important roles that service animals play in society.

Abby and Amina are best friends. They know how important it is to feel included and supported by your friends. When Abby's magical wheelchair Tink stops talking one day, the girls work together to show Tink how important the wheelchair is to Abby and...

Eraser Cookies?Toilet Paper On The Ceiling!Sandwiches Tied With Pink Ribbon!Anything can happen when Al and his friends, Bryce and Mitzy, get together. These talented special-needs children develop a friendship at a new school. They use their skills and...

Zara's scared. She doesn't want to go to school any more. New boy Bodie Finch kicks over blocks and snatches toys and throws chairs, and she can't understand a word he says.But when Miss Tinker arrives to share her understanding of autism, Zara sees what...

Sometimes love needs no words . . .A beautiful and poignant story about the unspoken and unconditional love between mother and child. Follow Love Love's journey through life in this touching story as she, her mother, and her child navigate their joys and...

This is a funny story about a young girl named Izzy, who has autism and goes to school but still can't talk. While she may have trouble saying things, Izzy loves to express herself using all of her senses. She loves to smell, see, hear, taste and touch...

This adaptation of the original children's book and former #2 Barnes and Noble Top 100 Bestseller, Belly Rubbins For Bubbins- The Story of A Rescue Dog, is specifically designed to meet the needs of readers with a variety of disabilities. Included...

For a robot... A day at the beach is no "day at the beach."Bringing a robot to the ocean is chock full of challenges! With a little love and some A+ problem-solving, Jake is determined to give his best robot buddy a robotastic time at the beach.