Disabilities & Special Needs - Kids Fiction

Adventures Down Autism AvenueThis heartwarming children's book takes young learners on a journey through the eyes of children on the autism spectrum and their peers as they navigate the challenges and joys of building friendships.Meet Archie, who loves dinosaurs and needs structure and routine...

Mighty Mara returns in this second installment of her series about self-empowerment and celebrating differences! In Dancing with Dante, Mara learns "the golden rule" by thinking outside the box. After a long summer, Mara is back at school and gets paired up with a...

Albert is not only the runt of his herd, he was born with an extra long trunk - a trunk that makes him feel ashamed and ostracized, so Albert runs away to the city. Unfortunately, his troubles continue as people and other animals tease...

The moving story of a superhero-loving boy born without hands who finds the hero inside himself Benji feels like he's had more than his fair share of good luck--so it's frustrating that his disability tends to make people think the opposite. Adopted from an...

Alex the Owl is excited to make friends with Maya the Mouse, but why does Maya sometimes feel too sick to play? And why doesn't she eat cheese?Alex the Owl loves to zip, zoom, and play, but she loves making friends even more. When...

Join Wally on his exciting journey.Wally, the main character, is a robot with a disability. Each page is interactive with Wally asking the reader to find his friends in an interlocking puzzle collage. Wally's friends also have disabilities and want to be understood and...

What kind of world do children want to live in? Can we all come together to make a difference and make our world a better, safer, greener, kinder place?YES, we can!Join 15 children as they plan and deliver an amazing We Can! festival -...

"Funny, zany, the right amount of cheeky and answers that BIG question - what is really going on with 'Boy Band hair?'" - Jenny Pearson, bestselling author of The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates Four best friends, two boybands, and an evil uncle...

For Fans of the I Survived series and The War That Saved My Life, this gripping middle grade novel is set during one of the most dangerous storms in American history. It's been four years since rain fell on the Oklahoma panhandle and the...

Step into a world where the magic of listening unfolds through the pages of this enchanting children's book of poems. Each chapter introduces a new friend, each with their own unique relationship with sound. From the gentle whisper of a cochlear implant to the...

"Why is Everything So Loud?" warmly welcomes readers into the vibrant world of Jaxon, an exceptional 8-year-old boy with autism. His deep brown eyes and captivating smile may seem familiar, but Jaxon's experience of the world is uniquely his own, colored by the sensory...

Explore autism with your children and students in this engaging book that encourages kids to look outside of themselves and to be kind to others even when they look or act different.Perfect for daycares, classrooms, or your home bookshelf!Includes questions and facts at the...

Meet Bonnie, a young bee girl who's smart, creative, does her own thing and has Autism Spectrum Disorder.This is the perfect book for teaching people of all ages that being autistic can be a fun and beautiful thing.Author: Sam BatemanISBN-10: 1779623089ISBN-13: 9781779623089Publisher: Tellwell TalentLanguage:...

Every Day, My Brother Is a SurpriseI am so excited to tell you about my brother. He's not like my friends' brothers, who are the same every day--how boring I've heard grownups say things about my brother like he has "autism" or "Asperger's Syndrome,"...

PATTI THE PEST is the second in a series of books about understanding differences. It continues the exploration of how it feels to be "different" and how to comfortably accept oneself. This book tells the story of Patti, a kitten with a hearing problem,...

Author: Christine Leoni, Jennifer PuckettISBN-10: 1960157957ISBN-13: 9781960157959Publisher: Bookfox PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/04/2025Pages: 52Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.88lbsSize: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.25d

In this fresh, funny, and fast-paced story, chaos ensues when a down-on-its-luck middle school comes to believe that fake magic is the real deal! Magic loving, wheelchair user Lil Evers wishes she could start sixth grade at a real wizarding school, instead of the...

Author: Andrea Beatriz ArangoISBN-10: 1420523074ISBN-13: 9781420523072Publisher: Youth Large PrintLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/14/2025Format: Library BindingLarge Print

Walter and his friends want to play with the other kids on the playground, but those kids don't want to play with them. When the sliding board breaks and Walter and his friends step in to help, they all learn that disabilities do not...

Trapped away in a blue castle for many years, our hero in blue decides to go and explore The Perfect City. On his way through the forest he learns that there are dangerous dragons on guard preventing our hero to explore The Perfect City....

Kat and Nat are different. But they have each other for support, especially when they're being bullied. They love and appreciate each other for who they are: different, but perfect.Different but Perfect addresses bullying, racism, and disability through the eyes of two young half-sisters....

This story was meant to bring awareness to Sturge-Weber syndrome.Our son Jaylon was diagnosed with Sturge-Weber when he was just four months old. At the time, we had never heard of Sturge-Weber, so it was pretty scary in the beginning. However, over the years,...

This funny, adorable picture book is based on the life of Ingrid, the real guide dog to actress, author, and UNICEF Ambassador Aria Mia Loberti!Ingrid knows she is fabulous. She flies around the world with her person, Aria. Working as a team, they navigate...

Like many autistic children, Sam has what is called an 'intense interest' - his interest is trains. This means that Sam likes to play, talk, draw, read and think only about trains, all of the time. Trains make Sam happy. But sometimes his love...

The EXTRAordinary Skye introduces the main character, Skye. She is a spirited young girl with Down Syndrome who loves to make friends and desires to be viewed like any other child. Skye may look and act a little different but that doesn't stop her...

When Gavin gets a new tool, he realizes that his visual impairment makes him different from the other kids in his class. Can he show them he's still a normal kid?Author: Amanda McCoyISBN-10: 1535223219ISBN-13: 9781535223218Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/06/2016Pages: 34Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.23lbsSize:...

Everyone has dreams he or she wishes to achieve. Dreams make us feel alive and motivate us deep inside to fight for that goal. This book is about a girl named Ryleigh, who has big dreams despite having to overcome life-changing obstacles. She shares...

An endearing family story about love and dyslexiaOlivia is a little girl full of life and imagination. But when her grandmother asks her to write a story for her birthday, Olivia feels a little unsure. Because when it comes to writing, things never go...

A children's book about a group of animal teammates who are all different, but have fun being on a team together.The book introduces kids to Coach Roary who adapts team play to make it fun for everyone. Readers also learn about his team who...

Fuzzy Bunny is a special little bunny born with very long ears. They are not just a little bit long, they are very, very, long! All the bunnies in the village make fun of him and tell him he is different. However, with help...

This Halloween, Bax is finally old enough to trick or treat with all of his siblings! He's determined to take home first prize in the trick-or-treating contest! There is just one problem. Thanks to his moon shaped wing, Bax can't fly. And the only...

The Turtle Island friends are at soccer practice when they meet a new kid named Sheila. When Sheila the fox uses sign language to communicate, the team is confused at first and makes Sheila feel shy. Wendell the owl, Sheila's friend, shares that he...

What is a fibro-adipose vascular anomaly (FAVA)? Why does it cause so much pain? How did I get it? Who can help me feel better? These are the questions Freddy faces every day. In this heartfelt and inspiring story, Freddy and his doctor take...

I Like You So Much! reminds kids of this core truth: they are good and loved exactly as they are. Using inclusive and engaging language and art, New York Times bestselling author and disability advocate Heather Avis encourages all kids to confidently remember that...

Ashwind Castle is a place of learning, magic, and sometimes danger. Dragon-kind have kept themselves separate from the mortals at Ashwind for hundreds of years. But when the young dragon Banprionsa and her friends go to Ashwind Castle so she can meet Siona, the...

Meet Solomon Sparks, our second friend in The Spectrum Series; books full of love featuring characters who celebrate the gifts, challenges and achievements of children with autism. Solomon loves dinosaurs, chicken nuggets, and the number three. He has a support animal named Beau. Solomon...

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 finds in her movements.Let's celebrate...

Sigrid is unique. Mom always says that she is not like everyone else. Sigrid cannot help but wonder what it is that makes her so unique. Is it the fact that she likes to play on her own? Or because she can get really,...

A magical story of a little witch who must face her fears of failure in order to succeed at camp. An inclusive picture book featuring two mommies and a child with a hearing device for fans of Kiki's Delivery Service. Sid loves being a...

On Andy's first day of school his teacher assigns him with reading the morning announcementsaloud to the class. Andy is petrified. He has a stutter and speaking in front of groupsmakes him very nervous. He seeks the help of his sister to get rid...

Author: Cathy A. VenetteISBN-13: 9798992399721Publisher: Magic Pebble PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/17/2025Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.23lbsSize: 8.50h x 11.00w x 0.06d

Five-year-old Mounia lives in a valley in Southern Morocco. One day, a little girl Mounia's age comes to stay at the farm. Mounia would like a new friend, but when she smiles and waves, she gets no reaction. When Mounia realises her new friend...

Melody flies to London to speak at a convention about differently abled kids in this "warm and beautifully told" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) sequel to the acclaimed, New York Times bestselling middle grade novels Out of My Mind and Out of My Heart. When...

Everyone has worry clouds above their heads sometimes. Sometimes they appear when we have a big test coming up or when we think about scary things, but sometimes they appear for no reason at all!Some people may feel like they have to do simple...

Simon Silkie was the saddest animal on the farm. But no one knew why because Simon was always silent; he never spoke a word. When danger threatens his friends, Simon has to find a way to help them without saying a word.Author: VenetteISBN-13: 9798992399707Publisher:...

Talking to kids about autism isn't easy, but it doesn't have to be scary or negative. A Yeti Like Freddie explains the challenges and highlights the unique gifts associated with autism in a fun and constructive way. After all, discussing this topic should focus...

A girl with cerebral palsy navigates loss, grief, and the aftermath of trauma following a school shooting in a world that wasn't built for her in this deeply affecting novel in verse from Jamie Sumner, the acclaimed author of Roll with It.There is a...

Dive into the heartwarming tale of Boo, the tiny T-Rex with a giant heart.Unlike any dinosaur you've met, Boo shows us it's okay to be yourself, even if that means you're a bit different. When Bo meets Tilly, a friendly triceratops with her own...

Is Jasper "out of control"?The ADHD and Me is the comical and heart-warming story of eight-year-old Jasper and his invisible sidekick. Follow Jasper's journey on a roller coaster of ups and downs, laughter and tears as he and those around him learn to understand...

A story about a curious little girl named Sarah who learned that making friends is as simple as saying "hello". Who knew that while awaiting a routine appointment, Sarah would not only make a new friend, but start a journey of love, acceptance, inclusion,...