Disabilities & Special Needs - Kids Fiction

Ava's Auntie Annie has Down Syndrome, a disability she was born with. Auntie Annie can do some things Ava can't, and Ava can do some things Annie can't. They have different abilities, but this doesn't change the love they have for each other or...

Sophia has used a wheelchair most of her life. As such, many people say she can't do certain things like swim, ride a bike, or do a cartwheel. Then, one day, Sophia wakes up with a case of the can-dos! She believes in herself...

Snow White's Seven Patches: A Vitiligo Fairy Tale is a modern-day story with the classical theme of good conquering evil. You'll find the age-old ingredients of a magic mirror, poisonous apple, dwarfs, and romance here. However, this adaptation includes a vain mother who's so...

Mister P. is the coolest friend a kid could wish for Arthur is fed up with his younger brother Liam getting all the attention from their parents just because he's a little bit different from other kids. Arthur just wants a normal family and...

Izzy is a caterpillar with a lot on his mind. Soon, he will have to make a chrysalis and become a butterfly, but he's too worried. He likes things just the way they are! What if he can't figure out everything he needs to...

Author: Hannah VinkeISBN-10: 1787882586ISBN-13: 9781787882584Publisher: Nightingale BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/26/2024Pages: 28Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.11lbsSize: 6.50h x 6.50w x 0.08d

"This book will appeal to readers who love dogs and want a story about how friendship often arrives unexpectedly--and a true friend will like you for you." --Booklist Eleven-year-old Alex knows that starting middle school will be a big change, and for an autistic...

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 the...

In a world where differences often divide us, "All Love-Able" guides young hearts towards a deeper understanding of acceptance, empathy, and love. Targeted at nurturing the innate kindness and open-mindedness of children, this book serves as a tender reminder that every individual is deserving...

DREAM BIG. BELIEVE IN YOURSELF. BE MIGHTY.Career Day is on Monday, which means that Mila only has the weekend to explore all the things she wants to be when she grows up!Will she be a dessert chef? A sticker artist? A veterinarian for magical...

Red doesn't mean to get upset, but it's not easy to stay calm when things make him uncomfortable. The tag on his clothes scratches his skin, his seatbelt makes him feel stuck and the vacuum makes a terrible noise. When Red gets overwhelmed, he...

New York Times bestselling author Kami Garcia has returned with a middle grade graphic novel about the struggles of a game-loving girl who gets diagnosed with dyslexia and her loving support network that help her along in the journey. Stella knows fifth grade will...

The story of a baby born with clubfoot, whose journey through treatment offers a new way to see the beauty of our world. Blending childhood and nature, as well as land and sea, this comforting read-aloud book speaks to the power of overcoming challenges...

Fenek loves arts and crafts, so he is very pleased that he will participate in workshops with a friend. Initially, not everything goes his way. Is the new girl he met naughty or hyperactive? And what does that even mean?This is a book about...

Does it come from angel dust or fairy glitter sparkling in the air? What's the source of her charm? Nosey Mrs. Datherwick is lurking about determined to uncover the answer. Will you solve the mystery first? Just maybe, the Brownie Lady's secret will become...

Does it come from angel dust or fairy glitter sparkling in the air? What's the source of her charm?Nosey Mrs. Datherwick is lurking about determined to uncover the answer.Will you solve the mystery first? Just maybe, the Brownie Lady's secret will become your secret...

Meet Elliot! He was born with profound hearing loss. After many appointments with a special doctor called an audiologist, he was fitted with a hearing aid. Now he can hear all sorts of things! In the first book of the "I Got a New"...

Meet Elliot! He was born with profound hearing loss. After many appointments with a special doctor called an audiologist, he was fitted with a hearing aid. Now he can hear all sorts of things! In the first book of the "I Got a New"...

Red doesn't mean to get upset, but it's not easy to stay calm when things make him uncomfortable. The tag on his clothes scratches his skin, his seatbelt makes him feel stuck and the vacuum makes a terrible noise. When Red gets overwhelmed, he...

Tommy is a little blind kitten who's mother teaches him about the traditions of the American Flag, what it means to be an American and To live in the best country in the world.Author: Katie MoakISBN-10: 1778834329ISBN-13: 9781778834325Publisher: Bookside PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/10/2024Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight:...

Tommy is a little blind kitten who's mother teaches him about the traditions of the American Flag, what it means to be an American and To live in the best country in the world.Author: Katie MoakISBN-10: 1778834310ISBN-13: 9781778834318Publisher: Bookside PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/10/2024Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight:...

Based on the author's own childhood experience, this clever and heartfelt picture book follows a young girl who wants to bring discussion of her disability into the open, exploring themes of acknowledging and celebrating differences. Mazie wears an eyepatch and a head scarf, and...

D.W. the Daring sees and interacts with the world differently from most people around him. He is faced with sensory sensitivities, organizational struggles, and focusing his attention. D.W. faces challenges acting what some people say is normal, but what makes him different makes him...

A one-of-a-kind story that stretches the boundaries of typical picture books!Kathi loves to tinker and make new machines, but what happens when she tries to make a TIME MACHINE? Things get a little... Upside down! At first, things seem more fun being upside down,...

The bestselling Bat returns! Bat and the Business of Ferrets is the fourth title in National Book Award finalist Elana K. Arnold's heartfelt and widely acclaimed series featuring an unforgettable young boy on the autism spectrum.Bixby Alexander Tam (nicknamed "Bat") is about to start...

Hi there, I'm Hank. Here's what you need to know about me: I don't try to make the kids in my class laugh, but somehow I do. Spelling is my worst subject. (Come to think of it, so are math and reading!) I try...

Laughter is fifteen-year-old Paige Larsson's currency in life. It takes the sting out of life's tough stuff. It eases the pain of nasty comments, agonizing moments in gym class and awkward pauses at parties. Paige likes it even more when others laugh with her,...

Author: Dawn M. GibbonsISBN-10: 1038303877ISBN-13: 9781038303875Publisher: FriesenPressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/12/2024Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.68lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.25d

Alone on a swing, a little girl watches as other children play games around her. Longing to make friends but not knowing how, she swings with her arms stretched wide while the other children stop and stare. She loves the feeling of freedom that...

This sweet story shows children that their disability does not define them but instead empowers them to connect in different ways. Each of the kittens in this special litter of five, find the perfect loving child to go home with. Momma Kitty, like all...

From award-winning author Lindsay Lackey comes Farther Than the Moon, a heartfelt story about a boy who wants to become an astronaut, but wonders if his dreams can include his brother with disabilities, perfect for fans of We Dream of Space and Song for...

If you had one wish, what would it be? When Zac finds a wishing well deep in the woods, he wishes for something powerful-the wheelchair of his dreams! To his surprise, he was about to begin the ride of a lifetime. What kid wouldn't...

Don't fall for it. Most people believe this is just a book. It's much more.For parents grappling with how to talk to their dyslexic child, Colt the Courageous breaks through isolation and uncertainty with its message of hope and compassion. By the final page,...

Martin's been diagnosed with ADHD, but he feels something about his diagnosis isn't right. The Ritalin he's prescribed doesn't seem to make a difference. When Martin's grades continue to sink no matter how hard he tries, his father writes him off as lazy and...

Meet Maria - a woman with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Maria tells the story of her holiday with her husband Ben, her children Cara and Dino, and Teddy the dog, which was interrupted when she began to feel dizzy, exhausted and weak. She explains how...

Author: Jenn BaileyISBN-10: 1797230255ISBN-13: 9781797230252Publisher: Chronicle BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/18/2025Pages: 48Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.59lbsSize: 8.25h x 6.25w x 0.40d

With simplicity of delightful rhyming, Different portrays positive images of children with various differences. These differences include differences not only in appearance but also in family dynamics and disabilities seen and unseen.Author: Valerie CrevistonISBN-13: 9798886856422Publisher: Christian Faith PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/11/2024Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.76lbsSize: 10.00h...

Author: Aadila DesouzaISBN-10: 1952099897ISBN-13: 9781952099892Publisher: Brave Brothers BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/16/2024Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.22lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.08d

Twelve-year-old, Jessica Louise Chrisman dreams of taking part in the brand-new space program President Kennedy has authored. Jessie longs to fly to the stars and circle the earth just as John Glenn and Valentina Tereshkova have done. But there are stumbling blocks for American...

The author of Hamnet explores sisterly affection and what it means to rediscover your voice--and yourself--in this illustrated storybook. This is the tale of two sisters . . . who had no idea that everything was about to change. Quiet Bea keeps her shoes...

Author: Dawn M. GibbonsISBN-10: 1038303869ISBN-13: 9781038303868Publisher: FriesenPressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/12/2024Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.21lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.09d

Alone on a swing, a little girl watches as other children play games around her. Longing to make friends but not knowing how, she swings with her arms stretched wide while the other children stop and stare. She loves the feeling of freedom that...

The ever-playful Ling Ling Bird returns with a boldly illustrated story encouraging early learners to practice new speech sounds and the 'serve and return' of conversation. Ling Ling Bird knows he's a bird, but what kind of bird is he? He is determined to...

For all aspiring ballerinasAisling loves chocolate, ladybirds, and hopscotch, but her favourite thing of all is ballet. When Miss Karissa invites Aisling to perform a duet with Amelia, Aisling is unsure. Can two very different girls become friends?Author: Eileen O'HelyISBN-10: 064571495XISBN-13: 9780645714951Publisher: Hawkeye Publishing...

Oliver's Extraordinary Friend tells the heartwarming tale of Oliver and his new friend, Gabriel. At first, Oliver feels uncertain about Gabriel's differences that are caused by his autism, but soon he discovers the magic of their friendship. As they embark on adventures together, Oliver...

With unexpected mishaps and joyful moments, this uplifting picture book celebrates the power of noticing others and embracing friendship.Seen is a heartwarming tale of friendship and kindness as Elisha and Ariana embark on a delightful adventure through FeatherTown. From the charming bakery to the...

Logan searches for carrots in his wheelchair-accessible greenhouse in this vibrant exploration of gardening and healthy eating, from the Where in the Garden? picture book series. Logan is organizing a pet playdate at his greenhouse for all of his friends, and his treats won't...

Stewart the puppy wants to play with his new friends but doesn't have a voice. How can he get along with his new friends and help them understand that he wants to play, too? With the help of a surprise friend and a little...

Based on a day in the life of her son, Lucas, who was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at the age of five, Lucas the Wiggly Worm takes us on a ride through his eyes. As a worm who can't help but wiggle and...

Emma and her family want to try new things this summer. The first activity on their list is camping. Will this adventure be family fun or a family disaster? Emma is Deaf and often uses sign language to communicate. This early chapter book includes...