Disabilities & Special Needs - Kids Fiction

A young child in the grocery store... what could go wrong? Almost anything from shattered jars to extra groceries you weren't planning on purchasing and probably sticky fingers. But you don't have to worry about Lou, he knows exactly what to do. He uses...

Elementary school can be hard: making friends, receiving homework, and participating in sports, but it can be extra difficult when you have to do these things in a wheelchair!Timmy needs his wheels to get around, but unfortunately for him, the other kids aren't too...

Young children are invited to visit a rollicking and welcoming, inclusive classroom where children of differing abilities learn and play together every day. Come join the fun! Each student in this preschool classroom has a special need, but also a special gift to share....

Second Edition. A bonus in this second edition is the inventory of interests and abilities to help children discover their own wings of talent, and the joy of giving. Story line: Young Kevin is sad and discouraged because he is confined to his wheelchair....

Brooke's sister, Lee Ada, is one picky eater! Not even her mother knows what to feed her. She refuses all foods, says "No!" to each one. What will Lee Ada eat when the day is all done?This picture book for picky eaters is for...

The Incredible Martin O'Shea is the story of a first-grader with an great imagination. He imagines himself saving the day in all kinds of outstanding roles - a doctor, a firefighter, a detective, a NASA engineer, a deep-sea explorer... He finds his daydreams so...

The Special Kid is about a young boy who began school in a segregated "special needs" class. However, because he worked so diligently, he earned the right to become a member of a regular classroom. This tale tells of how a little boy became...

Dra just wanted to fly and breathe fire like every other dragon but he didn't realise that his royal red wings and green spikes were not all he needed. In a kingdom where only the strongest survive, will Dra survive the caves? Will the...

The story of Alice the Aspiesaurus draws on the author's personal experiences to give children a positive message about autism. An autistic dinosaur called Alice is finding it hard to make friends at her school, and we learn about some of the difficulties that...

Sophie is thoughtful and funny and full of ideas. When her friend Brayden brings a spider to school in a jar, Sophie's excited to study it. But then a classmate frees the spider in the Grade 3 classroom. Their teacher, Miss Ruby, is terrified...

My Friend Jake is told from a child's point of view about a friend with Down syndrome. The student explains some of the characteristics that can accompany Down syndrome, along with situations that may occur in the school setting. The book also includes strategies...

Meet Teddy, a ferocious Tyrannosaurus Rex. Well . . . maybe not so ferocious. Teddy has a BIG juicy secret that he hides from his family.Teddy's family likes to eat meat. They are carnivores. But Teddy is different. Very different.He is the smallest of...

These poems of encouragement will have the reader marvel as disabilities are overcome and the challenges of life faced with humor and creativity.Author: Isabel G. JohnsISBN-10: 1614930937ISBN-13: 9781614930938Publisher: Peppertree PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/10/2012Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.21lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.08d

Javi is painfully shy. English is his second language and he struggles with his speech. Rather than communicating in broken English, Javi prefers not to speak at all. That is, until the Club holds auditions for Javi's favorite musical. Can Javi overcome his fear...

He was so ready for this moment he could barely breathe. If he won, he knew he'd be the best Joseph the pageant had ever seen. Riley loves Christmas, and this year, he wants something special: the chance to play Joseph in his school...

Melody is a novel written by Laura E. Richards. The book tells the story of a young girl named Melody who is born with a physical disability that prevents her from speaking. Despite her inability to communicate through speech, Melody has a deep love...

Rediscover the enduring charm of Miss Mulock's "The Little Lame Prince," a timeless fairy tale exploring themes of disability, kindness, and self-acceptance. This classic children's story, focused on a disabled prince, offers a poignant and heartwarming narrative suitable for readers of all ages. "The...

"James Stop Lion!" is a book about James the lion, who has a learning disability he desperately tries to keep secret from the other children in school, especially his friends. James is a popular kid and a sports jock who excels in just about...

When Valentine's Day and a hug from Olivia come together, the most amazing thing happens.Author: Tony McGehee,Suzi McGeheeISBN-10: 0991396715ISBN-13: 9780991396719Publisher: Love It OutLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/2014Pages: 28Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.62lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.25d

Follow Liberty as she is raised and trained for her important mission as a four legged companion for a military veteran... a military service dog.Author: Mary Sue WoldtISBN-10: 0990649458ISBN-13: 9780990649458Publisher: Pfun-Omenal StoriesLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/29/2018Pages: 32Format: Board BookWeight: 0.80lbsSize: 11.42h x 9.13w x 0.39d

Vienna is a special girl with special needs. The children at her old school made fun of her because of her disabilities, so Vienna's parents move her to a new school. Will she finally find the acceptance she longs for?Author: Daniel Schmeidler,Thais Sherell JISBN-10:...

One BoyOne DogOne DreamThis heartwarming story depicts the love journey and relationship between the guide dog raiser, a sight-impaired person, and the dog, Aloha. Diego Escobar has accepted the responsibility to teach Aloha obedience and socialization, knowing she is only on loan to him....

Celebrate Kindness, Inclusion, and the Magic of Spring in This Bubble-Filled Adventure!When Bubble Girl sends shimmering bubbles dancing through the air, spring awakens in wonder-flowers bloom brighter, baby animals wander near, and laughter floats across the garden. From muddy puddles to rainbow skies, each...

My Brother/Sister has a disABILITY shares: We are all different. But some people live with more challenges than others. Often, we see those who are not able to do things the way that we can as dis-abled. Indeed, they may not have the same...

Author: Ty JohnsonISBN-13: 9798234036032Publisher: Chibu House BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/01/2026Pages: 38Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.79lbsSize: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.25d

Author: Anastasia NewvilleISBN-13: 9798295692680Publisher: Anastasia NewvilleLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/08/2026Pages: 26Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.23lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.07d

The holiday stage is only big enough for one concert queen--not two. The holiday concert is right around the corner, and Starlin--a multimodal communicator and wheelchair user--can't wait to show off her star power. Inspired by the Queen of Jazz, Starlin practices her bells...

Ready for picture day? It's picture day at Hillbrook Elementary, and Starlin--a multimodal communicator and wheelchair user--is ready to shine. Last year's school picture was an epic disaster, but she's determined to take a dazzling one this time around. As she boards the bus,...

Naomi Listens with Her Eyes is a gentle and affirming children's story about hearing differences, communication, and understanding the world in new ways.Naomi listens to the world in her own way. Some sounds are quiet, and some are missing, but Naomi is always paying...

This fascinating, groundbreaking picture book by an autistic creator celebrates stims--the repetitive movements that provide focused stimulation to people on the autistic spectrum.When you're feeling overwhelmedAnd the world's too much to bear...If your feelings bubble overBut they have no place to go... Maybe it...

Perfect for fans of R.J. Palacio's Wonder, the New York Times bestselling Out of My Mind series follows a girl with cerebral palsy who fights to be heard--all three books are now together in a collectible paperback boxed set. Eleven-year-old Melody is not like...

Brave may look like an ordinary plushie, but he has a very special job. He's Sophie's ESSA - an Emotional Support Stuffed Animal - and he's always there when she needs him most.When school feels too loud, when crowds feel too big, or when...

Eleven-year-old Timothy Collins lives in an invalid''s chair until an escaped slave brings a message from his missing father that changes everything. Tim then starts his journey to the Tree at the Top of the Hill and a new life.Author: Marcie Hoye CumberlandISBN-10: 1601450192ISBN-13:...

Have Trouble at School is the first book in Lass Ladybug's Adventure Series, part of Robert Stanek's Bugville Critters--ten years in the making, first released in audio, and now available in print for the first time. Robert Stanek, the highly-acclaimed author of more than...

No one was more surprised than 11-year-old Kaileigh Noble, when the vivid imaginings that she dreamt up to compensate for her lifelong blindness, suddenly became frighteningly real. But after stumbling upon the Seadrop Pendant, one of three magical Artifacts, Kaileigh, her older sister, Taryn,...

Everyone is unique. That is one of many things we all have in common. Some of us have two arms and two legs, and some of us don't. Some of us can see and hear, and some of us can't. We are all different...

Pedie's next adventure takes him to the zoo where he volunteers as a service dog. He learns the dos and don'ts of becoming a good service dog. Pedie sees many strange and beautiful animals for the first time. Can you help Pedie name these...

Live the MagicLove the Adventure Sixth grade can be tough, especially in Dusky Hollows.Carrie's magic ring wants to go to the new student, Everett. He's a wheelchair bound sixth-grader with cerebral palsy. But once he has the magic, everything falls apart.Carrie and Ivy get...

Toby's starting to feel like he's the only blind boy in the world, so when his first day at his new special school comes around, he's sure the other children will tease him because he can't see. But when he gets there he soon...

Now that he can't see, Toby can't play with his big brother Jake like he used to, and every time he tries to he just gets frustrated, upset or hurt. He's starting to feel like he can't do anything fun any more. Is he...

Toby's world is scary and full of monsters his mind has created. If he wasn't blind he could see what the monsters really are, but he is, so he can't. Can he find a way to battle his monsters? Or will he spend the...

Toby has just learned he'll never see again. Now he's learning just how frustrating it can be doing even simple things when you're blind. And it doesn't help when his big brother Jake, and little sister Emma laugh at him when things don't go...

It's about a girl with a physical limitation and how she makes the best of it! She meets a boy with cerebral palsy who does the same. Their friends help them even though they don't have the same challenges. A great story for all...

For once, Louis was in the right place at the right time! While he was sitting at his desk in the hall, he smelled gas and knew he had to alert everyone. But the fire alarm was far away, at the other end of...

We're glad to announce that the first children's book on Visit-ability is now available in print! Libby, Aria and Benjamin have been best friends since they were babies. Now Aria has moved to a new house. Libby, who uses a wheelchair, doesn't get invited...

"Felini often wondered if a bee could still buzz with only ONE WING, or if a fish could still swim with only ONE FIN, or if a cat could catch a mouse with only ONE PAW. What he knew for certain was that a...

From the start, Mary didn't have it easy. She was orphaned at an early age, survived living amidst a civil war, and flew across the world to her new home with her adoptive mother-all before the age of two. About the time when babies...

From the start, Mary didn't have it easy. She was orphaned at an early age, survived living amidst a civil war, and flew across the world to her new home with her adoptive mother-all before the age of two. About the time when babies...

We all want to have friends. But sometimes, there's something that makes us different from others. In many cases, that can make finding friends difficult.But as author Christopher Knott-Craig, MD, shows in his book, The Weird Animal Club, that doesn't have to be the...

Maria The One Leg Cow is the hero of every story. She is unique and very special. The book is written with four through seven year old children as its target audience. The story is meant to be read to children or to be...