Disabilities & Special Needs - Kids Fiction

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...

A helpful story for kids with autism spectrum disorders as they follow a young zebra who learns to understand how he is different from the rest of his classmates. "It teaches us to embrace not only who we are, but also to embrace the...

I Can Do Anything empowers disabled children of diverse backgrounds to play the sports they love. The story follows four young children as they play a variety of adaptive sports despite their physical challenges. This picture book highlights what kids with and without a...

With the golden sunshine filling the sky, summer is a season full of warm sun and wet toes. Can this mom and her daughters find ways to spend their days now that the days are long and hot?Come follow along with a mom, her...

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, glow-in-the-dark stickers, blanket forts, and a special adventure...

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, glow-in-the-dark stickers, blanket forts, and a special adventure...

Every morning Guthrie and Gretzky stand side by side and peck in the grass for roots and leaves. Later, they search high and low for a feather. At playtime, they team up to play Capture the Floating Feather - and usually win. They are...

Every morning Guthrie and Gretzky stand side by side and peck in the grass for roots and leaves. Later, they search high and low for a feather. At playtime, they team up to play Capture the Floating Feather - and usually win. They are...

Follow Andrea and Mommy as they both prepare for two important events. See how they not only overcome challenges, but come out on top in What It's Like Being Dyslexic.Author: Baobab Publishing, Kim JohnsonISBN-10: 8803521542ISBN-13: 9798803521549Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/21/2022Pages: 28Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 8.50h...

Join Sophie, a girl bursting with sunshine and energy, on her journey with ADHD. Her ADHD is like a friend that brings along fun games like wiggles and sleeps but never actually goes home. Sophie uses her cheerful personality to work with her ADHD...

Orie is a handsome and athletic kitty who overcomes cancer and the loss of a limb during summer break. He is afraid to go back to school because he is now different. Through a wise teacher, Orie and his friends learn that the recipe...

Do you want to take your child, family, and friends on a magical adventure? Are you tired of searching for a book that doesn't include depictions of children with Down syndrome? Well, search NO MORE. The first book of an upcoming series is here...

This engaging picture book shows how two little crow siblings--one of them on the autism spectrum--deal with the different sensory experiences they encounter at a friend's birthday party.Piper and her little brother Otto, who is on the autism spectrum, are excited to attend a...

Introducing Herb. The perfectly different star.Being different can feel scary and the right words can be tricky to find. But with a little help from his Dad, Herb realises just how bright he could and was going to shine.Author: G. L. StoneISBN-10: 1399925075ISBN-13: 9781399925075Publisher:...

A twelve-year-old grave thief gets caught up in a royal heist in this compelling middle-grade fantasy in the vein of Kelley Armstrong's A Royal Guide to Monster Slaying.Twelve-year-old Spade is a grave thief. With his father and brother, he digs up the recently deceased...

Tina uses humor to explain what the different parts of her wheelchair do and why they are so important to her. She also explains that it's ok to be different and it can even sometimes be fun, too. Come along for the ride with...

Tina overcomes her disabilities in Tina's Floppy Hat Squad. She and her friends learn about community service and form a new club. What will Tina's community service be? Join us and we'll find out.Author: Anna M. TaylorISBN-10: 1088042570ISBN-13: 9781088042571Publisher: Anna TaylorLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/22/2022Pages: 56Format:...

Wild & Free and Calm Like Me is a beautifully illustrated book full of exercises aimed to help children regulate their senses.Did you know proprioception, often referred to as our sixth sense, is how we know where our bodies are in space? A child...

Heartwarming story about a kid with autism and the friends he makes along the way. Junior isn't weird he just suffers from 'overstimulation', we join his classmates as they navigate the world of special needs. A great book for children with autism and the...

Written by a neonatologist and a micro-preemie dad, this book takes you on a fun RESPIRATORY ADVENTURE through the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) as seen from the point of view of different families around the world. Doc Fort (a true-life neonatologist) will be...

Written by a neonatologist and a micro-preemie dad, this book takes you on a fun RESPIRATORY ADVENTURE through the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) as seen from the point of view of different families around the world. Doc Fort (a true-life neonatologist) will be...

Joy is just like any other little girl... except that she was born with only one hand. Her family believes in her, but others are curious and concerned. How will Joy manage in life without two hands like most everyone else?Follow Joy as she...

Joy is just like any other little girl... except that she was born with only one hand. Her family believes in her, but others are curious and concerned. How will Joy manage in life without two hands like most everyone else?Follow Joy as she...

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 curtain. Carla follows her...

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 curtain. Carla follows her...

SuperBrady: A Story of Inclusion follows the life of a little boy born with Down Syndrome as he uses his superpowers to make friends and to never give up! SuperBrady also gives tips on how anyone can become a Superhero of Inclusion by being...

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...

An unexpected animal companion helps a girl with cystic fibrosis learn to write her own story in this captivating novel in verse by award-winning author and disabled activist Cindy Baldwin. Penny Rooney has cystic fibrosis, which means she has to do breathing treatments to...

The Last Kids on Earth meets Margaret Peterson Haddix in this middle grade adventure about fourteen-year-old Izzy, an autistic girl surviving the end of the world who must team up with her loveable dog to uncover the hidden truth behind her family and the...

Twelve-year-old Emmie is working to raise money for a tricked-out wheelchair to get serious about WCMX, when a mishap on a poorly designed ramp at school throws her plans into a tailspin. Instead of replacing the ramp, her school provides her with a kind...

What is hearing loss?Why do Princess Lizzie and other kids have to wear hearing aids? What do they help do?In this book, kids learn about hearing loss by following Princess Lizzie's journey. This book is excellent for all readers, those with and without hearing...

"From thinking fast, to thinking slow, from feeling high, to feeling low; this busy child wishes adults could see inside her head. Based on the author's personal experience with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, ""Hi, It's Me"" shares the thoughts, feelings, emotions, and experiences of...

"From thinking fast, to thinking slow, from feeling high, to feeling low; this busy child wishes adults could see inside her head. Based on the author's personal experience with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, ""Hi, It's Me"" shares the thoughts, feelings, emotions, and experiences of...

Sofia's Someone: The Beginning is the first book in a children's series about facing hardships with love and patience. Based on a true story about a horse with a difficult past, Sofia's Someone is sure to warm your heart.Author: Donna FrostISBN-10: 1945518111ISBN-13: 9781945518119Publisher: Tolman...

Meet Tariq, a kind and talented tortoise who worries his Tourette's makes him different. As we learn more about his condition, his friends help him realise he has nothing to worry about, and that he is brilliant, just the way he is.Format: Paperback, 8.5"...

Afamily wedding means lots of new things for Lauren: an itchy flower-girl dress, bizarre customs, and strange, new family members...who might just make it allworthwhile. The second book in the Slug DaysStories, now in paperback Author: Sara LeachISBN-10: 1772782750ISBN-13: 9781772782752Publisher: Pajama PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/25/2023Pages:...

Open the door to the latest surprise. . . A learning activity room completely in disguise!Mrs. Key Key allows you a peek into the school's speech room just in case you have ever wondered what our friends are doing there. Let the whimsical rhymes...

Solomon has a lot of questions after his friend has a severe allergic reaction at school. Luckily, he is friends with Morty and Petra, who just happen to know a lot about medication. They help ease Solomon's worries by explaining to him how a...

Carl is Deaf. When he notices that his library does not have any books with Deaf characters, he writes a letter to make a positive change that's inclusive of the asl community. Follow along as Carl writes a letter to help get more Deaf...

Carl is Deaf. He cannot hear, but he can use his other senses to help him do things instead. So when Carl enters a baking contest, he is ready to be the best baker he can be! Follow along as Carl works hard to...

Carl is Deaf. He cannot hear, but he can learn anything. So when his class goes on a field trip to the museum, Carl is ready to show what he knows! Follow along as Carl stands up for himself so he can participate during...

Carl is Deaf. He cannot hear, but there are many things that Carl can do. So when his friend is about to have a birthday, Carl plans the entire party! Follow along as Carl plans an entire birthday party for his friend using methods...

Carl is Deaf. When he notices that his library does not have any books with Deaf characters, he writes a letter to make a positive change that's inclusive of the asl community. Follow along as Carl writes a letter to help get more Deaf...

Carl is Deaf. He cannot hear, but he can use his other senses to help him do things instead. So when Carl enters a baking contest, he is ready to be the best baker he can be! Follow along as Carl works hard to...

Carl is Deaf. He cannot hear, but he can learn anything. So when his class goes on a field trip to the museum, Carl is ready to show what he knows! Follow along as Carl stands up for himself so he can participate during...

Carl is Deaf. He cannot hear, but there are many things that Carl can do. So when his friend is about to have a birthday, Carl plans the entire party! Follow along as Carl plans an entire birthday party for his friend using methods...

***** FIVE STARS *****"C. Anne has managed to fuse both fantasy and adventure into one book. The characters she has created are relatable and so adorable that you would want to befriend them in real life. A Home Called Haven makes you eager to...

From the author of Incredible Space Raiders from Space! comes a coming-of-age story about a boy whose life revolves around hiding his obsessive compulsive disorder--until he gets a mysterious note that changes everything. Daniel is the back-up punter for the Erie Hills Elephants. Which...

A book that contains ten simple short stories for the child's mind to understand the meanings they contain. It addresses many social issues, including: the importance of integrating people with special needs (people of determination) into society, and the bullying that a sick child...

A moving middle grade graphic novel about friendship, belonging, and learning to love yourself despite the voices in your head. Isaac Itkin can't get away from his thoughts. As a lonely twelve-year-old kid with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), everything from studying to looking in...