Disabilities & Special Needs - Kids

Beautiful photos of kids with disabilities celebrate all types of movement and mobility aids (like wheelchairs, service dogs, and crutches), while poetic text builds both vocabulary and empathy. ON-THE-GO helps families and educators discuss ability and mobility at home and in the classroom. Created...

The inspiring true story of a little puppy's journey toward her big purpose as a service dog. At just eight weeks old, Tella is flown to her "puppy raiser" and attends puppy school for over a year. She progresses through advanced training where she...

When a childhood illness leaves her blind and deaf, Helen Keller's life seems hopeless indeed. But her indomitable will and the help of a devoted teacher empower Helen to triumph over incredible adversity. This amazing true story is finally brought to the beginner reader...

A six-year-old girl gets a new baby brother. She marvels at his tiny fingers and notices the palm of his hand has different lines than hers. She looks into his sparkling eyes and notices they are a different shape than hers. She is delighted...

Alex loves dirt biking, soccer, and helping his mom with his little sister. He also happens to stutter. Alex shares what it is like for him when he stutters, as well as ways to help make communication a little easier.The Something to Say Collection...

Help kids with ASD thrive with interactive activities for building confidence and skills Games and exercises are fun ways for kids with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to learn and grow. This standout among autism books for kids features 50 activities to help children regulate...

What does respect look like? With help from their Sesame Street friends, young readers learn how to show respect to parents, their teachers, and themselves. About the Sesame Street (R) Character Guides series: Elmo, Abby, Big Bird, and their Sesame Street friends join this...

A little girl works through strong feelings and learns how to calm down."Sometimes things seem hard, and my feelings are really big." Strong emotions can be overwhelming for young children, and at times they need help identifying and coping with what they're feeling. "I...

Drew is an active, vivacious, smart little girl who loves to play sports, swim, and learn new things. Though Drew was born without a left hand, that little difference never gets in the way Author: Brandi Wallace-GillISBN-10: 173354626XISBN-13: 9781733546263Publisher: Kicam Projects, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/15/2020Pages:...

Fuzzy's Feelings - A Book for Kids about Understanding EmotionsJoin this adorable Fuzzy as he learns to identify, understand, and respond to various emotions that he experiences throughout the day. Fuzzy finds himself changing colors and experiencing 8 different emotions of feeling happy, scared,...

Life as a bird can be stressful From worrying about airplanes, windows, and getting enough worms to eat, it is clear that birds can be anxious beings. Through a light-touch, quizzical depiction of bird behaviour, All Birds Have Anxiety uses colourful images and astute...

* Schneider Family Book Award Winner * A gorgeous and empowering picture book biography about Evelyn Glennie, a deaf woman, who became the first full-time solo percussionist in the world. (Cover may vary) "No. You can't," people said.But Evelyn knew she could. She had...

Not every child communicates in spoken words; however, that hardly means they have nothing to say.Join us on a journey that showcases the power of friendship, connection, and imagination.Beyond Words is a valuable social-emotional teaching tool. This must-have resource will compliment any home library,...

The Autism Acceptance Book: Being A Friend to Someone with Autism is an interactive, educational and character-building book that introduces children to the challenges faced by people with autism while also supporting their personal journey toward appreciating and respecting people's differences. The book offers...

Lis Hartel became paralyzed after contracting polio in 1944. Her dreams of riding horses and competing in the sport of dressage were shattered. After months in the hospital, doctors told her she'd never ride again. Lis tried anyway. How do you stay on a...

Help children understand their autism and thrive with this positive guide for kids ages 8 to 12 We all think differently. This notion is celebrated in Autism and Me, a guide that helps children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) gain a better understanding of...

A six-year-old girl gets a new baby brother. She marvels at his tiny fingers and notices the palm of his hand has different lines than hers. She looks into his sparkling eyes and notices they are a different shape than hers. She is delighted...

The Something to Say Collection promotes self-advocacy, understanding of speech and language differences, and conversation about embracing diversity. Written by a speech-language pathologist, each book features a character with a communication difference. Characters' strengths and interests are highlighted, while the reader gains an increased...

From the ABCs and the "1-2-3s" to full sentences, this fun guide, illustrated with photos of children signing, teaches youngsters all the basics of American Sign Language (ASL). They'll start with the alphabet and counting, and move on to vocabulary for family, pets, and...

Children are able to communicate by signing before they develop the skills necessary for speech. By teaching simple sign language to children from as young as eight months, we can help them to convey their emotions and their needs. When children begin to talk,...

Children are able to communicate by signing before they develop the skills necessary for speech. By teaching simple sign language to children from as young as eight months, we can help them to convey their emotions and their needs. When children begin to talk,...

Ollie the Octopus wants to be the best juggler in all the Seven Seas, but he is so clumsy sometimes! Ollie can't sit still, gets frustrated easily, and when he has a tantrum - watch out! Ollie's friends have some problems, too. When Dr...

There's more than one way to get the job done, right? However, many children often want to do things exactly like their friends, but sometimes that is not possible, especially for children with a physical disability. But who said one way is the only...

This is a funny story about a young girl named Izzy, who has autism and goes to school but still can't talk. While she may have trouble saying things, Izzy loves to express herself using all of her senses. She loves to smell, see,...

Hiya! Meet Moriah! She is spunky and silly... and she also has CHARGE syndrome. In this book, Moriah takes you on her journey to explain medical terminology and devices in a way that's engaging and easy to understand. This is a beautiful story that...

Children are able to communicate by signing before they develop the skills necessary for speech. By teaching simple sign language to children from as young as eight months, we can help them to convey their emotions and their needs. When children begin to talk,...

After seeing a superhero movie, Ben Blanchet, a thirteen-year-old boy who has autism, claims that maybe autism is his superpower. This book details a fascinating conversation between Ben and his mom. Ben describes the unique ways he hears, sees, and thinks about the world...

Our conversations with children about cultural, religious and physical differences are more important than ever, and they need to start at an early age, but we know it can be difficult to know where to begin. What Makes Us Unique? provides an accessible introduction...

A memoir-driven realistic graphic novel about Tyler, a child who is diagnosed with ADHD and has to discover for himself how to best manage it. Tyler's brain is different. Unlike his friends, he has a hard time paying attention in class. He acts out...

This is a story of a cowgirl whose love for horses overpowered all challenges put in her path. Her rodeo career began at a young age and her future was destined for success. A car accident changed Amberley's life at age eighteen, leaving her...

A New York Times Book Review choice as one of the 10 Best Illustrated Children's Books of 2008 It is very hard for a sighted person to imagine what it is like to be blind. This groundbreaking, award-winning book endeavors to convey the experience...

Toddlers learn skills for being patient that make waiting easier for everyone. Toddlers live in the moment. When they want something, they want it now. But learning self-control and delayed gratification will set up young children for success in school and in social settings....

Amy Guglielmo, Jacqueline Tourville, and Giselle Potter come together to tell the inspiring story of autism advocate Dr. Temple Grandin and her brilliant invention: the hug machine. As a young girl, Temple Grandin loved folding paper kites, making obstacle courses, and building lean-tos. But...

Tad Lincoln's restless wriggle just wouldn't quit, much to the delight of his father, President Abraham Lincoln--if not so much to anybody else! This picture book brings to life the famous first son who coped with a disability and other challenges while showing compassion,...

"Just Like Mike" is a story about a child with cerebral palsy whose contagious smile and outgoing personality steals the hearts of all who meet him. His refusal to let cerebral palsy define him is an inspiration. Mike has always wanted his friends to...

Louis Braille certainly wasn't your average teenager. Blind from the age of four, he was only fifteen when in 1824 he invented a reading system that converted printed words into columns of raised dots. Through touch, Braille opened the world of books to the...

Telling the inspiring human story behind the creation of the Paralympics, this young readers biography artfully combines archival photos, full-color illustrations, and a riveting narrative to honor the life of Ludwig Guttmann, whose work profoundly changed so many lives. Dedicating his life to helping...

Combining 36 pages of full illustrations with a first-hand account of living life as a child with autism, My Life Beyond Autism: A Mayo Clinic Patient Story provides a humbling and inspiring look at how an autism spectrum disorder affects children. Tracy likes to...

The bestselling biography of Helen Keller and how, with the commitment and lifelong friendship of Anne Sullivan, she learned to talk, read, and eventually graduate from college with honors.Author: Margaret DavidsonISBN-10: 0590424041ISBN-13: 9780590424042Publisher: Scholastic PaperbacksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/01/1989Pages: 96Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.21lbsSize: 7.76h x 5.22w x...

I Choose Yellow is about a young girl, Emily Marie Casey, who tackled life's challenges with positivity.Emily lived in Mason, Ohio. She lived a beautiful life of courage and love for 18 years. Emily and her companion Alyssa were best friends and a dynamic...

A celebration of a remarkable, overlooked musical great. Born blind into a life of slavery, Thomas Wiggins was dismissed as a "useless burden." But through the loving protection of his family, he went on to become one of the greatest musicians of his time....

Many kids and teens have challenges when it comes to behavior. In this revised edition of his time-tested book, Thomas McIntyre provides up-to-date information, practical strategies, and sound advice to help kids learn to make smarter choices, make and keep friends, get along with...

A poignant story of the man who developed the Braille system of printing for the blind.Author: Margaret DavidsonISBN-10: 059044350XISBN-13: 9780590443500Publisher: Scholastic PaperbacksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/01/1991Pages: 80Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.17lbsSize: 6.76h x 5.30w x 0.19dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3.8Point Value: 2Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz #/Name: 29965 / Louis...

New York Public Library Best Books for Kids 2016 2017 Storytelling World Resource Award Honor Book 2017 Best Children's Books of the Year, Bank Street College "[Churnin] tells William's story patiently and clearly, with a wonderfully matter-of-fact tone about the ways a deaf person...

With a can-do attitude, Cor Cor shows that with enough determination anything is possible. Cor Cor's readers learn about places around the world, as he explores exciting destinations from his wheelchair. Whether admiring the northern lights in Iceland or meeting kangaroos in Australia, no...

A beautiful omnibus edition of the award-winning biographies Last Airlift: A Vietnamese Orphan's Rescue from War and One Step at a Time: A Vietnamese Child Finds Her WayTuyet remembers little about life before the Saigon orphanage, before polio left her limping and in constant...

Through the eyes of children, we see life beautifully and magically. I's of Autism was divinely created to highlight the exceptionality of children with autism. It will encourage and empower the children, families, and anyone who reads the book. Although it may have an...

The true story of how one special dog beat the odds -- as seen on hit social media site The Dodo When Nubby the boxer was born, there was something different about him. That's because Nubby was born without his two front legs. He...

Most folks know the famous story of Helen Keller--a DeafBlind girl who learned to understand sign language at the family water pump. But what do you really know about her? Did you know she was an activist, a rebel, a writer, a performer, a...

Includes 2021 Stonewall Award Winner! 3-board-book-bundle features beautiful, full-color photos of real kids and families (representing LGBTQ families, kids with disabilities, many cultures and races), while simple, poetic text builds vocabulary and empathy. New edition includes discussion guide with age-appropriate questions for parents and...