Disability, impairments and special needs Books

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...

Alexis was so different at school than she was in the neighborhood; she was so much quieter at school. Corey couldn't understand why, that is, until Alexis and her friends explained the challenges of having special needs. Corey was so disappointed in his...

Through the eyes of children, we see life beautifully and magically. I's of Autism was divinely created to highlight the exceptionality of children with autism. It will encourage and empower the children, families, and anyone who reads the book. Although...

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

Bubble Riding is a story that teaches children how to use visualizations to relax, lower stress and see a positive outcome. A sea child and turtle take children on a relaxing bubble ride through the ocean as they learn a fun visualization technique also...

Meet Daisy!Daisy is a young autistic girl who expresses her joy through stimming, moving her body in playful and rhythmic ways. This story celebrates Daisy's unique way of interacting with the world, embracing her individuality and the happiness she...

Tiddles is a male Indian Runner duck who lives with his carer Alicia in Melbourne, Australia.Tiddles can't walk like the other ducks, at the age of three months old he started having problems walking.  Now he lives inside the house most of the...

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...

Does your child ever sit by themselves-alone and seemingly friendless?Meet Carla, our self-appointed social committee of one, who makes everyone at summer camp feel welcome. Carla spots a shy new boy who hides from others in his cabin, closing his...

<b><i>"...This inspiring story invites us in and lets us be a part of this year's mystery andexcitement as Reese and his father plan and build a great Halloween costume surprise..."<b><i>.- Mamta Madhavan, Reader's...

Desi and Demi Vander shared the bond that only sisters have. Even when they didn’t get along, Desi knew that her sister loved her. When Demi dies, Desi’s grief overcomes her. She feels like she’s drowning in her agony.Her psychologist,...

Saludo, sonrío, señalo... ¡hablo!¡Y tengo tantas cosas que decir!Explora cómo una joven usuaria de CAA se comunica y conecta con las personas en su vida. Ella les habla de muchas maneras diferentes.¿Qué es CAA?CAA significa Comunicación Aumentativa y...

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...

Sister Butterfly is an illustrated story with songs: About Inclusion, Belonging, and Compassion. Carla approaches a favorite corner of the garden where she feels safe and happy. Her vigilant brother knows that Carla can create beautiful...

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...

Let's show our kiddos that their classroom is full of different brains!Join Rachel as she introduces us to 9 of her classmates, who all have different brains.She tells us a little bit about these 9 different brains:- Autistic brain- ADHD- Dyslexic-...

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.

Sara is excited to take on her first day of school... but she's also a little nervous. What if the other kids don't like her? What if they think she's too different?With her princess wand guide cane in hand, Sara will get to know her new school, her new...

Chan's grandmother has Alzheimer's disease. This means she easily becomes confused and forgetful. But Chan won't let this bring her down. She remembers all the good times she's had with her grandmother. Chan lets these memories guide her as she begins...

<p>Starting school can be exciting and scary at the same time. &nbsp;Grace starts school and notices that not all kids are the same. 'The Adventures of Hope and Grace' is a sweet story of friendship and shares ways to make meaningful...

Are you a resident from the town of SameVille, where everyone looks and acts alike? If you said no, then this book is for you! We are all stars, with unique and different qualities that make us stand...

“YOUniquely Made,” is a book that allows children to personalize and identify their own YOUunique story. What makes them different? How do they encourage themselves? How do their parents encourage them to embrace being different? The...

Harper and Emma are two best friends who first met at the pool in the summer. Emma has Autism which affects her speech, but she does not let it slow her down. She has a different way to communicate. Harper learned about Autism and how to communicate with...

This story has been written as an introduction to help children and parents understand the Autonomic Nervous System Response (Fight, Flight, Freeze). It will help readers understand this automatic response, and that it is not created by the child. ...

One day a teddy who couldn't smile, met a little girl who loved him just the way he was...'When Teddy Lost His Smile' is a story designed for children living with facial palsy.The book aims to:• Improve self-esteem in children with facial palsy by...

Babella is ready to use her red umbrella and her blue hearing aid to listen to the pitter pat of rain. She's just missing one thing -- a raincloud. Join Babella and the friends who help her wait in this soothing story about friendship, patience...

First kisses ruin everything.No matter whose lips Abigail Maria Panashe touches, her life becomes plagued with disaster. But Abby won't give up on that romantic, fireworks kind of kiss she has dreamt of. Planned for. It just can't be with her best...

Little Parachutes Gold Star Winner 2022Leigh's Wheelie Adventure series continues with Medieval Mashup (Book 2).A special book focusing on the challenges children with different needs face on a daily basis.Leigh just wants to look brave...

What happens when a London rock star, falls in love with an ordinary Australian girl?Can Lola feel the music, before it’s too late?Lola has a secret. It’s not that her mother has kicked her out of home. Or that her new housemates...

I'm a GAPS Kid, was written by Emma Fox, a mum of two young boys who are on the Gut and Psychology Syndrome Protocol.The GAPS diet is a life changing protocol which was developed by Dr Natasha Cambell McBride, to help children heal their guts and in...

Louie and the Dictator has won the following international awards:2022: Purple Dragonfly Award in the category of 'Special Needs / Disability Awareness'2023: Book Excellence Award in the category of 'Children's Inspirational / Motivational'Louie's world...

Olufemi is a young boy who loves to do many things, except public speaking! He stutters, and doesn't want his classmates to laugh at him. The story comes from a place of personal experience in that the author Hurbert Davis is a person who stutters and...

Looking for inclusive, children's books with substance for your classroom or home? Written by K.A. Wright, "Perfect, Just Like You! A Healthy Way To Love & Learn'' is not your average children's book. It's a powerful, thoughtfully crafted, fun,...

From an award-winning mother-son team featured on the Today Show, Bash and Lucy Fetch Jealousy, a Mom's Choice Silver Award winner, is a contemporary boy-and-dog book for children age 4 to 9. Bash's dog, Lucy, helps coach his soccer team, and Lucy leads...

Callan the Chameleon lived in a tall lilly pilly tree with pink tipped leaves. The leaves of the lilly pilly tree grow very thick. Callan felt safe in the rustling tree that was home. He didn’t like to be seen at all. Everywhere he went he checked...

I wave, I smile, I point... I talk! And I have so many things to say!Explore how a young AAC user communicates and connects with the people in her life. She talks to them in so many different ways.What is AAC? AAC stands for Augmentative and Alternative...

This book is about a young girl who is struggling with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. It features her "OCD brain" as a separate character outside herself to demonstrate what it feels like to have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. The story follows Ophelia...

The Abilities We Have is a resource designed for classroom discussions and at-home reading, allowing children to learn about disability and ask questions in a safe environment.With 15% of our community living with physical and non-physical disabilities,...

سَردٌ قَصَصِيٌّ تَربَوِيٌّ لِلأَطفَالِ مِن عُمرِ 6 - 9 سَنَوَاتٍ، حَيثُ يَتَعَرَّضُ الطِّفلُ عِصَامٌ لِلنَّبذِ مِن قِبَلِ مَجمُوعَةٍ مِنَ الأَطفَالِ فِي المَدرَسَةِ، وَكَيفَ يَستَطِيعُ عِصَامٌ تَخَطِّي هَذِهِ المُشكِلَةِ بِمُسَاعَدَةِ مُعَلِّمِهِ الَّذِي...

¿Qué hace que un niño con una enfermedad rara sea extraordinario?Piensa en la respuesta a esta pregunta mientras compartes una conversación con Evren sobre sobre lo que él ha aprendido mientras crecía con su propia enfermedad rara.Escrito de forma...

Will an eight-year-old girl's much-anticipated plans for a very special day with her best friend be derailed by a stealthy migraine headache?This colorful story follows two young girls on the occasion of a big sleepover-with roller-skating,...