Disability, impairments and special needs Books

A young girl's journey toward the strange hypnotic world of madness, and about a group of her friends who unite to get her help-filmed as a Hallmark Hall of Fame Production."Compassionate and tragic, an indictment of adults who refuse to get involved...

In the tradition of Clementine and Ramona Quimby, meet Bat. Author Elana K. Arnold returns with another irresistible story of friendship in this widely acclaimed series starring an unforgettable boy on the autism spectrum.For Bixby Alexander Tam...

Freckles... Curly hair... Glasses... Wouldn't things be boring if we were all the same?It's the first day of school and Jessica is very excited. She can't wait to meet her new teacher and make friends but the day moves in an...

In the times we are living in, we all need to be more aware that we shouldn't be focusing on differences, but rather on how we are alike. Most children dream of the magical man in the red suit who visits them with gifts during the holidays in December...

Based upon the true story of Moon the humpback whale. After breaking her back, Moon continues her annual migration to Maui, Hawaii using only her pectoral fins. Journeying over three-thousand miles, Moon meets friends along the way who teach her lessons...

Meet Moxie, a golden doodle that is a service dog. That means that service dogs like Moxie help their adoptive parents who have disabilities do things they can't do on their own. In this story, Moxie takes you on her journey with her adoptive mom,...

A simple explanation of the complex world of epilepsy. Follow our little narrator, Effie, as she explores what epilepsy is, why it happens, and what can be done about it. Written by a parent of a child with severe epilepsy and reviewed by pediatric...

Together Strong centers around the themes friendship and inclusion of children with special needs and/or disabilities and highlighting the importance of accepting and supporting one another. It was written to support the mission of Remember the...

Finalist in the 2022 Wishing Shelf book Award."Yes" and "No". Two of the simplest, shortest, but most powerful words. One has the power to lift a person up; to motivate them to achieve their dreams, to push them to never give up. The other has the power...

Tasha has a big birthday present for her friend, Sam. Or at least it's a big gift until the other guests start bringing even bigger ones. Tasha can't let her present be the smallest because it has to be just as big-no, bigger-than Tasha...

Matka eläintarhaan on yksinkertainen ja suoraviivainen matka, jossa on hyvin vähän mitään, mistä huolestua. Mutta kolmelle erityislapselle matka voi olla lannistava, täynnä huolta ja ahdistusta. Tule seuraamaan Beniä, Adamia ja Jasminea, kun he menevät...

Claire is excited because she is going to meet a new friend. What she doesn't know is, that this new friend will teach both her and her mom a valuable lesson about how we look at people, and friendships. Read inside to find out what it is.

In this reassuring and educational picture book, Anabel relates to readers about learning how to deal with the emotions and uncertainties of having invisible disorders. Meet Anabel. She is different. Can you see Anabel's difference? That's because it's...

This workbook is for children 8+ and their parents, carers, teachers, or therapists to inspire open-ended dialogue about what it means to be smart, how intelligence looks different to everyone and build empathy and understanding for some of the...

Meet a little autistic dinosaur with a big heart and even bigger feelings. From the challenges of loud noises and bright lights to the need for deep pressure and moments of calm, this heartfelt story offers a gentle, relatable way to explore sensory and...

Join Mason and Meiko in an heartwarming adventure that celebrates the beauty of friendship and the power of understanding. In 'Mason and Meiko: More Alike Than Different', two preschool boys discover that despite their differences, they share a bond that...

This is the second book in our Let's Clap series! Each page celebrates multicultural children of all nationalities and physical abilities. A "silent clap" is used or done mostly by persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have other hearing issues...

Grandpa's Love Never Changes is a heartwarming story that highlights the relationship between a young girl and her grandfather as he battles the effects of aging. Though her grandpa's memory is fading, she discovers that his love for her is everlasting...

Find your rainbow. Choose your joy."I couldn't..."  "I didn't..."     "I tried..."In this vibrant watercolor-illustrated book, a boy, who is sick and has a tracheostomy tube, can't play like other kids...

Coco the Chameleon loves who she is, inside and out...until her first day of school. When Coco meets her new classmates, she suddenly wishes she could be anyone other than herself...but what if she really could be?Would Coco discover that being herself...

Deaf friends Duke and Koa are the same, but they are also different.Duke the Deaf Dog learns about similarities and differences between friends and families. A fun, engaging way to teach children that best friends share common interests. Their houses may...

Una bella historia ilustrada y rítmica sobre la vida de una niña con necesidades especiales. Por medio de su valentía y su divertido humor, Moriah es una inspiración para todos nosotros y nosotras. Este es un libro que las...

Shannon Joy Draper was a resilient, beautiful little girl with an amazing spirit. She was affectionately known as Butterfly. Shannon was twice the recipient of The Terrific Kid Award at Ecoff Elementary School. In spite of her disabilities resulting from...

This book is Dyslexic inclusive; it is printed in a font that everyone can read, including people with dyslexia.One boy. One sandwich. One hungry flock of seagulls. Armed with his beastly beach balls and bucket blockade, Alec strives to safeguard his...

Little Bonnie starts to notice that her best friend, Martha, is absent from school a lot and not answering the phone. When she goes to see her, her hair is falling out and everyone ignores her questions. Martha shares that she is sick and has...

Even though Owen can't speak or walk, his parents know he has a rich inner life. In his dreams, he can do everything! Follow Owen on his adventures around the world while he's asleep. In When I'm Asleep, I Can Fly anything is possible!

When Rupert the raccoon is born, everyone knows he’s different. Of all his brothers and sisters, he’s the only one born without a mask. People call him a disgrace, and since he isn’t like all the other raccoons, he leaves home in search...

"Do you want to ride a tram?  Take a wild ride with me!"Brand new readers can join a sloth family on a tram ride that gets...a little wild! The words in this book are super easy to read for kids just learning to decode. Silly illustrations will have...

Fuzzy's Feelings - A Book for Kids about Understanding EmotionsJoin this adorable Fuzzy as he learns to identify, understand, and respond to various emotions that he experiences throughout the day. Fuzzy finds himself changing colors and experiencing 8...

"Why can't Dad play with us every day?" Mateo wonders. After an exciting day of games and activities, Rose, Alex, and Mateo can't wait to spend another day with their dad. But something is different the next day, and dad may not be able to play. Dad has...

A cleft adventure from birth to nine written by a boy born with cleft.Hi, My name is Quin, my dad calls me Smile^z. Even though we look different,we should all be treated the same.I have two brothers "Zman", he's two years older than me and...

How boring would this world be if we all saw it in one colour?Where would be the excitement if we all looked the same?Or you and your friends were alike?That would be boring, right?Trying our best makes us special!Being kind makes us special!A book about...

Powerful Learning Strategies that Schools Don't Teach provides a roadmap to better performance at school.Surprisingly, most high schools don't teach students HOW to learn. This book is a collection of learning strategies I developed while teaching and...

Follow Cameron on his journey to self acceptance, as he deals with his various ADHD traits and navigates his everyday life! Cameron tries his best to do well in school and be a great friend to others, but his involuntary behaviors and habits tend to make...

Harold hardly hears.But what he mishears is hilarious and will have your child laughing out loud. Follow along this Early Reader for a day in the life of Harold and his mishearing ears. At the center of it all is the mysterious BUTT cake - or,...

Sisters Nina and Reena have a small new plant with a big problem: it just won't grow! They do everything they can to help their plant grow.Along the way they learn they're not so different from their little plant: we all need similar healthy habits to...

Spencer Kimbell's special interest is baking. For her birthday, her mothers surprise her with a brand new stand mixer! Sid, Spencer's younger sibling, is intrigued by the new gadget--until it starts whirring and burring and making their body...

Kayla's twin brothers, Joshua and James, are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).Her parents reassure her that although her brothers are different, they understand and have feelings just like her.Kayla decides she's going to get to know them...

When Sara Olsher was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 34, her first thought was how to tell her six-year-old daughter without scaring her. Cancer Party! is the result of that conversation and experience. It is the book Sara wished she could have...

Description:In a world inundated with quick-fix diets and fleeting weight loss trends, "Mindful Eating, Body Shaping: A Comprehensive Weight Loss Manual" stands out as a beacon of holistic wellness. Authored with a blend of expertise and empathy, this...

Between the delicate balance of life and magic, Helen's vulnerable heart finds love. Helen has always been fragile, so she knows firsthand that tomorrow is never guaranteed. Still, she's determined to live life and experience everything she can before...

Beautiful, inclusive story about a little boy with a Congenital Heart Defect. Highlighting all of the beauty and strengths the child has, even though he may have a heart with physical imperfections. Teaches children about inclusion, and...

Tutti loves to race, but he has a hard time losing. Not only is he frustrated, but he also gives up and doesn't want to try again.With the story, the child will be able to live through the emotions that arise when we fail to be the first in everything...

<p>Isiah and Marco share their love of baseball. Who's going to hit the ball farther? Who's going to hit the ball higher? Whose ball will hit the barn? Cousins like to tease and play when Grandpa is pitching.<p><p>By sharing his story,...

Louis's sister, Emily, is blind. She’s also in the marching band, gets great grades, sculpts in clay, and has the biggest bedroom in the house to accommodate her Braille machine.  Everyone thinks Emily’s accomplishments are...

Join the 'Special Journey' of one child's story about what it is like to be him.Many children with neurodevelopment issues may face many challenges as they navigate their way through life. Ashley is one of those children.When those challenges arise,...

Immerse your little one into the paws of a furry little cat, who happens to live in one of the most colorful and diverse cities in the world.If the first city that came to your mind after reading the title was, you were right. Every person who lives or...