Disability, impairments and special needs Books

Come along as a young boy goes through his everyday activities experiencing blurry vision. He shares with his mother that he is having difficulty seeing clearly and she takes him for an eye exam. After some tests, he learns that glasses could...

Reaching for Rain is an inspirational collection of short stories about overcoming life's disappointments and depression during early adolenscence. The National Institute of Mental Health reports that an estimate of more than 2.8 million adolescents...

"This would be exciting and informative enough if it simply described the growth of organized sports for the handicapped or described sports careers of men and women who are paraplegics.and it does. What it adds is a great deal of information about...

Meet Maddie, the coolest six-year-old superhero you'll ever know! Maddie has something special called neurodiversity, which gives her amazing powers like super hearing and super sight. But the best part? She sees the world in her own awesome way!...

Join Carly in "My Brother, Lucas" - an Unforgettable Journey of Sibling Love and Acceptance! Immerse yourself in the whimsical world of Carly and her remarkable big brother, Lucas, in this tender, beautifully illustrated tale by Naomi Moeller...

Katie Turner, a licensed mental health therapist, tries to empower children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder with a voice for how they function within their world. Connecting with people is a wonderful gift! Sometimes it just takes a bit of creativity,...

"Sometimes distance is the best thing to heal a wound. We get so used to hurting and being hurt that we forget what it truly means to be loved..."A beating heart gives life to a body-in Paul's case, a stranger's gave life to his. His long-awaited miracle...

Denise is a great friend. She was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at the age of two. She was destined to become a helper and teacher. When she was four years old, she alerted hospital staff that a baby's ventilator wasn't working properly. The staff...

He could see she was different; she responded to sound so differently from her brother and sister. What could he do to understand her experience and enable her to have a normalized life experience? One day with hands over her ears, face down, walking on...

This story is based on true events of two Kaua'i boys diagnosed with autism and their family's journey of dealing with it. Their story will help those around them and in the community understand that we are all different, and with love and acceptance one...

Sixteen-year-old Korrian is struggling with depression and anger after watching his best friend’s death in a tragic car accident on live television. Diffident and a touch rebellious, he encounters the ghost of a dead girl who challenges and...

This edition is written in Traditional Chinese. Ollie the Octopus wants to be the best juggler in all the Seven Seas, but he is so clumsy sometimes! Ollie can't sit still, gets frustrated easily, and when he has a tantrum - watch out! Ollie's friends...

Jess wants to be a ballerina and is bullied because she is different. She wants to be like everyone else and has to find a way to make her dreams come true. With the help of others to overcome being bullied, she perseveres to shine and show how strong...

Like most of her friends, five-year-old Emilia loves to learn, play, and discover . . . but there seems to be something a little different about her.She uses glasses, magnifiers, and a white cane. What these tools do, she will gladly explain.Read to...

"The story is entertaining throughout... and the relationship between Grace and her wheelchair is especially dynamic. Our Verdict: Get it." -Kirkus Reviews (Recommended review)2024 Firebird Book Award WinnerGrace is working hard to win the Student of the...

<p>Waylen has autism. He is constantly challenged in how to communicate and participate, but he loves to drum. He always will tell his mom, "I want to go drumming."  Waylen is fortunate to have an incredibly supportive mother and extended...

Pepin is excited to be part of the dancing dragon team for the Chinese New Year parade.However, disaster looms as he realises that sitting in his wheelchair makes him too low down to take part.Discover how Gigi uses her giant ladle in this story of...

Follow along with Frankie as she goes through the steps of getting new ankle foot orthoses or AFOs! At first it's a little scary, but with the help of her orthotist, Frankie realizes there is nothing to be afraid of and that her new AFOs will make...

The first story in the award-winning inclusive children's book series, The Capables®.SYNOPSISRae is like many five year olds with one BIG exception: she has a super-secret superpower. Unlike her limb difference, which is visible for all to see,...

Amiri ama la escuela y no puede esperar a que empiece el primer día del tercer grado. Sin embargo, cuando llega, se encuentra con el racismo y la intimidación de sus compañeros de clases. Las constantes burlas por su piel morena y su cabello enredado la...

Lina was playing checkers with Sam, her best friend, when all of a sudden Lina fell to the floor and started to shake all over.WHAT JUST HAPPENED?Lina might have had a seizure. Now it's up to the Brain Detectives-Lina and Sam-to join with a team of...

Blueberry’s Gift is the unlikely but true story of Blueberry, the Appaloosa pony, and his journey to do something with his life to help make the world a better place.  Through his hard work, calm strength, and bright personality, Blueberry...

Through Tina's eyes, we see a day in the life of a child with autism and cerebral palsy. At various points in this touching story, Tina is featured with numerous ways she deals with cerebral palsy and autism. Children and their families worldwide are...

Like all penguins, Amelia the Fairy Penguin loves to swim in the ocean … until one day she has a terrible accident. Poor Amelia loses the use of her legs. But a special wheelchair she calls Camelia helps her to do all the things she used to...

Is Jasper "out of control"?The ADHD and Me is the comical and heart-warming story of eight-year-old Jasper and his invisible sidekick. Follow Jasper's journey on a roller coaster of ups and downs, laughter and tears as he and those around him learn to...

Join Sean as he navigates his diagnosis and his first time at Camp Luna Peak - a special place for kids that have cancer. Sean's adventures at Camp Luna Peak help him feel like a kid again after having to go through cancer treatment. Sean learns how to...

Ezra is a boy with special needs. Learning through traditional teaching techniques leaves him frustrated and anxious. Follow Ezra on a fun journey as he learns his colors using an unconventional method - playtime in a ball pit. From the...

Empower children with learning disabilities and start valuable conversations with this heartwarming book for ages 5-8!Lovingly crafted to support young children with learning difficulties like dyslexia, this beautiful tale helps parents and kids alike to...

Abena just wants to be like everyone else in class, but she knows she is different. She has a stutter that makes her classmates laugh at her every time she speaks or reads aloud. Then Abena tells her grandmother about her difficulties. With Grandma's...

Piper and Paige are best friends - you might even say they are two peas in a pod!  These clever girls are both deaf, use listening technology, and are always ready for adventure.  When they decide to build fairy houses, they are in...

Ein Ausflug zum Zoo ist für die meisten jungen Erwachsenen ein einfaches und problemloses Unternehmen , über das sie sich kaum Sorgen machen müssen. Aber für drei besondere Freunde mit besonderen Bedürfnissen kann eine solche Reise eine grosse...

A picture book to help children understand dyspraxia. Narrated by a friend, the book talks about how dyspraxia affects Josh at school and at home.Dyspraxia is a common condition that affects a child's coordination as well as organisation and...

Kid, the goat, begins his hyperfocus mission thinking about and getting ready for the day. Throughout this book, This Kid Can Hyperfocus, Kid talks about his amazing brain and finds new and creative ways to bring some smiles to the...

Heaven, Earth, Heaven Written by a mom of two young autistic boys - who actually drew the illustrations for the book, this delightful story is based on the cycle of life - featuring Heaven, Earth, and then a return to Heaven.It's a beautiful story...

Micah the Mighty Marathoner is back and this time he is introducing you to his friends and showing you what it means to be a good friend. Kids will see themselves and their friends in this story about Micah and his best friend, Evan. Through her books...

Livy es una niña vibrante e inteligente a la que generalmente le encanta jugar y saltar como un tigre. Eso es hasta que un día, inesperadamente, se pone muy enferma.Ahora Livy no puede jugar igual, no se siente como ella misma, y ​​algunos...

The sun is down and it's time for bed. Come alongside a little boy born with clubbed feet and feel the excitement for him when he wears his new "Special Boots" made just for him. He learns his boots can help him walk, run, grow and play.With the colorful...

People in this world face all sorts of difficulties. The truth is that any rough patch can be beat if you work hard enough and have friends to help you. We must learn to be kind to one another and to help those in need.Christopher is just like any other...

Charley invites you to enter the world of autism. Being Charley: Embracing Differences is a story about a Canada goose who is unlike his siblings. Charley has autism. The words and illustrations tell the story with awareness, understanding, and...

No Cupcakes for Jason is the delightful children's story of five-year old Jason, who loves life, loves playing, and loves the idea of starting Kindergarten. But Jason must follow a strict gluten-free, casein-free diet, which is no small feat for such a...

My name is Natalie Rachels; I am fourteen years old.I was born affected by the Cytomegalovirus.This is my story about my life-the good, bad, and ugly.This book also touches on how to interactwith people like me who have different abilities.God has taught...

Spotty Dotty is a blind owl that can do everything that all the other owls can, except for one thing... Spotty Dotty cannot see.Because of this, her everyday life is hard and leaves her excluded and alienated.Sad and lonely because she cannot play with...

Will is sixteen year old Lucy’s best friend. Their lives intersect in dreams, where destiny pulls them together through different times in history. Even though their meetings are more real to Lucy than the present, Lucy is uncertain if Will exists...

Teased and rejected by other golf balls because of a swollen dimple on top of his head, will GENO The Pimple Headed Range Ball overcome a physical disability to help Larry, the teen contestant, win the local golf championship?