Disabilities & Special Needs - Kids Fiction

My wife and I have a child with a very rare genetic disorder. She was given a 5 percent chance of surviving the delivery, and even lower odds post-delivery. As a family, we have spent 18 months in the hospital, a year of which...

Maple is in fifth grade--again. Now everyone will find out she struggles with reading--or will they? An engaging read for anyone who has ever felt different. Maple Mehta-Cohen has been keeping a secret: she can't read all that well. She has an impressive vocabulary...

Jesse has a huge secret that he doesn't want any of his classmates to know about. When Jane uncovers his secret, she can't help but want to help Jesse. These two unlikely friends work together, and they see their weaknesses become their strengths. Join...

Author: Danuta Bulhak-PatersonISBN-10: 1805011200ISBN-13: 9781805011200Publisher: Jessica Kingsley PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/21/2023Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.58lbsSize: 8.44h x 8.56w x 0.10d

Tasha has a big birthday present for her friend, Sam. Or at least it's a big gift until the other guests start bringing even bigger ones. Tasha can't let her present be the smallest because it has to be just as big--no, bigger--than Tasha...

In the times we are living in, we all need to be more aware that we shouldn't be focusing on differences, but rather on how we are alike. Most children dream of the magical man in the red suit who visits them with gifts...

Meet Alice, a kind-hearted and caring aardvark, who worries being autistic makes her different. As we learn more about her condition, her friends help her realise she has nothing to worry about, and that she is brilliant, just the way she is.Author: Jo NorthISBN-10:...

Step into a world of creativity and imagination with the companion coloring book for "Jack and the Crunchy Leaves: My First Hearing Aids". This delightful coloring book invites children to bring the story to life through vibrant colors and their unique artistic flair.Filled with...

Ling Ling Bird loves Christmas!But do you know what he likes the most?The cake, the carols or the Christmas roast?Join Ling Ling Bird and his family on their festive adventures as they explore a feast of sights, sounds, smells, tastes and textures at this...

Jordan, her service dog Baker, her nurse Emma and her sister Jessica are excited about traveling to Arizona where they will visit an Arabian horse show and stay at a real dude ranch. But their adventure quickly turns into a mystery when a horse...

A girl's imagination transports polio-afflicted kids into a fantastic world. The spring of 1955 tests Laurie Valentine's gifts as a storyteller. After her friend Dickie contracts polio and finds himself confined to an iron lung, Laurie visits him in the hospital. There she meets...

A straight-talking but uplifting story about a boy with ADHD and the sparks that fly when he moves in with his perfectionist step-sister. Jamie Lee just wants to be normal, but his ADHD isn't making it easy. If only he could control his butterfly...

"Meet Kadence. She loves to bake cookies and hang out with friends. She's also partly blind. Kadence is real and so are her experiences. Learn about her life in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students"--Author: Mari C. SchuhISBN-10: 1681526360ISBN-13: 9781681526362Publisher: Amicus...

"Meet Danton. He loves his dogs and playing football. He's also deaf. Danton is real and so are his experiences. Learn about his life in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students"--Author: Mari C. SchuhISBN-10: 1681526379ISBN-13: 9781681526379Publisher: Amicus IllustratedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/15/2020Pages: 24Format:...

How far will Bix go to be popular? A delightful and humorous diary account from "Bix," a plain Jane from a struggling family trying to outdo and steal the third-grade classroom stage from Valerie, whose mother is a famous author. Miss Popular may be...

From 2015 WNBA MVP, 2016 Olympic gold medalist, and global ambassador to the Special Olympics Elena Delle Donne comes the second novel in a brand-new middle grade series with as much heart as there is game. When the basketball team is invited to have...

Adam is dyslexic so he has to work extra hard to learn to read. He'd rather be playing sports or drawing in his sketchbook. When it's time for the Big Test at school he's a nervous wreck. Even when he knows the answers, he's...

Critically acclaimed, bestselling author and Newbery Honor-winner, Kirby Larson, and her daughter, debut author, Quinn Wyatt, pen this gorgeously moving and often funny story that explores what living with a chronic illness is like. Inspired by Quinn's own personal journey, Gut Reaction is full...

"For Junie B. graduates" (Kirkus Reviews), the fourth and final novel in the Meena Zee series follows irrepressible Meena as she maintains a long-distance friendship with Sof? and makes new friends. No one can take Sof?'s place. Now that her best friend lives across...

What does a teenage boy do when he has no friends? When everyone who knows him sneers. When he is laughed at to his face?The answer is simple.That boy chooses his own path. That boy makes his own way in life. That boy grows...

May I Sit at Your Table? takes us into the world of Abby, a Deaf second grader who uses American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate. Despite her elementary school being a hub of joy and laughter, Abby often finds herself lonely due to her...

All children are unique. Children with developmental challenges are no different. There are many misconceptions about Down syndrome. While it is true that children with this diagnosis share similar characteristics, it does not mean that they are all the same. While people with Down...

How often have you thought that you were just ordinary and nothing special? How often have you found something difficult and have thought of giving up? This story is a tale of showing how through friendship and sharing, being unique, and being accepted we...

Sometimes courage is loud like an elephant, and sometimes it's quiet like a llama.Lily, a young autistic girl with a vivid imagination, wants to sing the solo in the school's choir show, but the thought of standing at center stage turns her heart a...

Humor and heart come unleashed in this adventure about a boy living with anxiety who must join with his therapy dog to save dogkind from a dog-hating secret agent.Tonio is not allowed to let anyone know that he can communicate fluently with his therapy...

Meet Annabelle Glinton, the sparkly student with the glittery shoes! When a bully slowly steals Annabelle's joyful spirit despite her best efforts to spread kindness, she must discover what true friendship really means.Author: Linda TeedISBN-10: 8987495426ISBN-13: 9798987495421Publisher: Tootsie and TeedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/09/2023Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight:...

Sometimes courage is loud like an elephant, and sometimes it's quiet like a llama.Lily, a young autistic girl with a vivid imagination, wants to sing the solo in the school's choir show, but the thought of standing at center stage turns her heart a...

Friendship, cliques, and middle school drama with a heavy dose of heart--perfect for fans of Rebecca Stead! Niki Ames can't wait to start eighth grade, that all-important year before high school. She and her best friend, Ava, have shared so many plans for the...

The sequel to Blue Bottle Mystery, this is a science fiction novel for kids, with a difference. Ben is learning to cope with his newly diagnosed Asperger Syndrome, but when an alien crash-lands in his back yard, things really get complicated. The alien, Zeke,...

Bay Ann doesn't think she's a star--she knows it! Now how does she prove it to the rest of the world? This is a hilarious graphic novel about friendship, fame, and fighting for control of your own story, perfect for fans of Nat Enough,...

A magical picture book about a Deaf girl who creates a butterfly with Sign Language and sends it on a journey around the world. On the day of the talent show, Aurora's hands tremble. No matter how hard she tries to sign, her fingers...

An inspiring and inclusive picture book about overcoming the odds from Down syndrome advocate and viral sensation Sofia Sanchez!Just because you are different, that doesn't mean you can't succeed and share your gifts and passion with the world! That is the timely and important...

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Abel's Mission of Hope! Born Abel exists to highlight and normalize the humanity, worth, and abilities of babies and children born with complex health conditions. We provide mom-to-mom support - connecting families with advocacy resources, helping supply baby and pregnancy necessities, and showcasing these...

Masterpiece is an Award-winning book, recently winning The Golden Wizard Book Prize and placing as a Top 3 Finalist for Book of the Year!Masterpiece is an inclusive story featuring Samuel, a boy on the autism spectrum who sees the world differently than his peers....

"Meet Annabelle! She loves to draw and play her ukulele. She also has Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Annabelle is real and so are her experiences. Learn about her life in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students"--Author: Mari C. SchuhISBN-10: 1681526387ISBN-13: 9781681526386Publisher:...

In this authentic and humorous picture book, a child with a limb difference is tired of being told how amazing he is for doing normal things. Joe and his friend Simone are practicing their best playground tricks, but everyone keeps saying how amazing Joe...

Bear loves eating blueberries and reading. But one day he reads something that makes him feel worried... BEARS WHO EAT BLUEBERRIES GO BANANAS! This sticky thought follows Bear everywhere but his friend Kookaburra has a plan... Join Bear as he encounters the same everyday...

In this debut spooky adventure, Jerry and her trusty wheelchair move into a creepy motel at the edge of the woods where nothing is as it seems. When her mom disappears, it's up to Jerry to brave the forest and its demons so she...

Come spend a fun-filled morning with Margo. Margo is a young girl with a feeding tube, who loves playing outside and spending time with her giant tortoise. Margo and You is the first book in the Mission: Inclusion(TM)️ series. Mission: Inclusion(TM)️ books help children...

After learning your child is autistic, one of the first things parents ask themselves, is how do we share this with our child? Wild & Free and Uniquely Me, is a heartfelt book about autism acceptance, a love letter from parent to child, explaining...

All children are beautiful. Sometimes events occur that decrease their beauty in the eyes of others.However, children never lose the sense of being beautiful. And sometimes, they can teach us about their inner beauty that always shines through.Writing is my passion and I love...

Little h Dog is no ordinary dog and Big H is no ordinary owner. What will Big H do to help his little pup's poorly muscles? Where does the Super Vet fit in? And will Little h Dog ever get to chase a ball...

We Are Perfect, That's Right! is the heartwarming story about a little toddler boy, Riley, and his older special needs sister, Madelyn, who are best friends. They play and live life a little different from other neurotypical families. But that only brings them even...

Rexie is one cool dinosaur. He loves an epic imaginative adventure and he has one, every day of the week. Rexie has a bionic arm that he uses for daily tasks, like brushing his teeth. He doesn't mind being a little different than the...

All children are beautiful. Sometimes events occur that decrease their beauty in the eyes of others.However, children never lose the sense of being beautiful. And sometimes, they can teach us about their inner beauty that always shines through.Writing is my passion and I love...

One Polar Bear is a delightful rhyming book filled with lovable animals from the Canadian Arctic. Polar Bear is home sick and alone. Many animal friends drop by to cheer Polar Bear up. This counting story celebrates individuals with a variety of abilities and...

A MIND, BODY, AND SOUL BOOK FOR CHILDREN. This whimsical and fun story illustrates simple ways for kids to develop a healthy mind and body while building resilience and leadership skills. It shows the importance of treating yourself and others with kindness to make...

Embodying the original vision of Carl Stotz, founder of the largest organized youth sports program in the world, involvement in these programs teach many life lessons while developing a lifetime love of the game by promoting citizenship, inclusion, discipline, teamwork, and physical well-being. These...

An old, abandoned piano, living in a corner of a music classroom, longs for someone to play his keys again. His wish comes true when a very special student brings music to his classroom once again.Author: Gail Fulton-AndersonISBN-10: 1960505548ISBN-13: 9781960505545Publisher: Stillwater River PublicationsLanguage: EnglishPublished:...