Disability, impairments and special needs Books

Oliver and Eloise is a short story about a young boy named Oliver that meets and unlikely friend in an Aye Aye named Eloise. Oliver is struggling to read an assigned book for school when he meets Eloise and she helps him overcome his difficulty in...

Celebrate all that makes you...you!My Extraordinary Face isa groundbreaking picture book that celebrates what makes us unique! Whether a child is living with a facial difference or struggling with bullying, this heartwarming story explores the ups and...

Age range 5 to 7Follow a young girl with heightened sensory experiences through her day with fun, interactive sounds and motions.'This book is for anyone who has ever felt the need for a wiggle, stomp, or squeeze!'This is a story about...

Malik'sbrother is autistic. They have great times together but sometimes they clash. WhenMalik fights with Badr over the TV, and then Mama doesn't let him buy the trainset he desperately wants, Malik starts to feel that life with Badr gets toohard...

Get to know your glasses and become a proud glasses-wearer!Kitty and Joe wear glasses, and thanks to that, they can see the world in full detail, beautiful and clear as it is.Maybe you're getting used to your own new pair of glasses right now, and maybe...

A hopeful story about the things that make us unique.Ruby is a little girl with lots of energy! But recenty she has been falling down a lot. When she runs,she falls;when she dances,she falls; whenshe picks something up, she often drops it. Everyone...

A hopeful story about the things that make us unique. Una historia sincera y divertida, inspirada en hechos reales. Ruby is a little girl with lots of energy! But recenty she has been falling down a lot. When she runs,she falls;when she dances,she falls;...

Age range 10 to 11All the real and important jobs dogs do, in one lavishly-illustrated book of more than 50 breeds.Dogs save lives and protect property. They search for treasures and sniff out criminals. They guide people who cannot see and comfort those...

Age range 3 to 9The autistic sister in this sibling pair is non verbal, but she finds plenty of ways to communicate and have fun with her brother.Although she can't talk, this little girl understands everything, and has plenty to say, and lots...

Age range 3 to 6When Abigail can't concentrate in class, she gets bored and does naughty things!Abigail is sent to the cooling down room. Then she has a music class. She can't make any of the instruments work! Just when things are about...

A 2024 USBBY Outstanding International BookFrom beloved Finland-based children's author Anna Anisimova comes a heartwarming, beautifully illustrated chapter book about a blind girl who joyfully explores her environment using her senses and vivid...

Harley the service dog makes sure everything is quiet and perfect in Ms. Prichard's class. But when a small blaze sets off the noisy fire alarm, he remembers that Ms. Prichard isn't the only person upset by loud noises. It's time for Harley to be a hero.

Age range 7 to 10The third title in the collection that began with USBBY Outstanding International BookSlug Days. Lauren, a third-grade student who has Autism Spectrum Disorder, takes on the challenges of sharing her best friend and persevering when a...

Tuyet remembers little about life before the Saigon orphanage, before polio left her limping and in constant pain, before the war made it too dangerous to stand under the bomb-filled Vietnam sky. Unable to play with the other children and knowing that at...

Join a very special boy on a stargazing adventure in this award-winning picture book that's sure to spark your child's imagination.Andrew Moore is not like other children. He doesn't talk or run or jump. But he loves to smile and laugh-and go on the most...

Age range 14 to 17Just days before her eighteenth birthday, Lila has resolved to end her life. The horror of becoming an adult, and leaving her childhood behind, has broken her heart.Faerie, a novel for young people, is the fierce yet gently unfolding...

Age range 12 & upToday, he's a high school dropout with no future. Tomorrow, he's a soldier in World War II. Kale Jackson has spent years trying to control his time-traveling ability but hasn't had much luck. One day he lives in 1945, fighting in the...

Age range 6 to 8Aven Green, the remarkable heroine of Dusti Bowling's Life of a Cactus series, marches to her own beat in this hilarious, upbeat, and unforgettable chapter book.Third-grader Aven Green is an expert soccer player. She even has her own top...

Age range 6 to 8Aven Green, the remarkable heroine of Dusti Bowling's Life of a Cactus series, marches to her own beat in this hilarious, upbeat, and unforgettable chapter book.Third-grader Aven Green is a real professional musician! She just needs to...

Age range 6 to 9Third-grader Aven Green has been baking for a really long time . . . since last week! Now Aven is ready to shake things up by entering the exciting world of competitive baking with her friends Kayla, Sujata, and Emily. Aven knows she's...

*Winner of the 2020 Judy Goddard Award*Age range 9 to 12The sequel to the critically acclaimed Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus follows Aven Green as she confronts yet another challenge: high school.High School. Two words that struck fear...

Matt's autism doesn't stop him from having fun! Even when Matt struggles to navigate social situations, his friend is there to help him out. The two boys enjoy playing sports, watching movies, reading books, and talking about animals. Working together, a...

Retells the story about Yuko-chan, a little blind orphan-girl who demonstrates optimism and a spirit of survival throughout her adventures. Yuko-chan created the famous Daruma doll (a toy that arights itself no matter how many times it is tipped), upon...

This moving account based on a true story chronicles the friendship between a snail and a small child in a wheelchair and explores issues concerning physical disabilities. A small snail in a shell winds up hanging on a chord around Yago's neck. Realizing...

Frank is blind, but nonetheless loves the outdoors and the feel of the sun on his face. In this new story Frank and his friends (the Wilderness Warriors) go on a camping trip with the intention of getting up early to see the sunrise. However, on the...

Did you know that people have brain sorters that keep their brains from getting cluttered with unnecessary thoughts? Sometimes these brain sorters get mixed up, though, and brains get clogged with thoughts that really bother kids. If that has happened...

A gift book for young children, celebrating creativity and how it applies to everyday life. We all have imagination celebrates the creativity which is innate to children and how this unique ability comes as a refreshing tonic and can improve the world...

“Surfing in the Dark” tells the story of Matt Formston — a world champion surfer who is blind.   Meet Matt and hear his amazing story of resilience as he follows his dreams no matter the obstacles. Matt always dreamed of becoming a professional surfer,...