Disabilities & Special Needs - Kids

Piedy Learns About Patience is a fully illustrated, 26-page children's book about a young boy named Piedy. In this book, Piedy meets a young lady who has a lot to teach him about accepting those who process the world a little differently due to...

Teach diversity and tolerance to young readers, and help them understand and appreciate those children who have health differences. Colorful photos show kids with disabilities enjoying activities with their peers.Author: Lola M. SchaeferISBN-10: 1429617764ISBN-13: 9781429617765Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2008Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.11lbsSize: 7.25h x...

Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Temple Grandin! In this chapter book biography by beloved author Lyn Miller-Lachmann, STEMinist...

Her bravery, brilliance, and spirit brought hope to millions of disabled people. Helen Keller was born in Tuscumbia, Alabama on June 27, 1880. When she was just a year and a half old, she was left blind and deaf from an illness. In a...

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,...

From the author of Autism on a Shoestring Budget, [Early] Intervention Made Easier... In this book for autistic children, Logan overhears his grandma telling her friend he has autism, and asks her, "Autism is...?" She explains what autism is to him in this beautifully...

A picture-book biography about science superstar Stephen Hawking, whose visionary mind revolutionized our concept of reality and whose struggle with ALS inspired millions. Perfect for parents and teachers looking to instill curiosity and a love for STEM. As a young boy, Stephen Hawking loved...

An empowering and delightful board book filled with photos of kids with disabilities using their movement and mobility aids on-the-go. Run, jump, climb, ride and glide along! Beautiful, full-color photos of kids with disabilities celebrate all types of movement and mobility aids (like wheelchairs,...

English-Spanish bilingual edition teaches the basics of cooperation, getting along, making friends, and being a friend. Learning how to make friends and getting along with others are not always easy to do. You have to make an effort, and you have to know the...

Although I might seem different, I am a happy girl with much to share. Are we more alike than you thought we would be? I am Grace Anna. Though she lives with the daily challenges of disability, Grace Anna is a typical kid with...

This is the story of a special Bernese Mountain Dog named Harlow, the very real dog that belongs to book author Jordyn Croft. Harlow works as an ESA Support K-9 (certified emotional support dog) and shares a special bond with her human. Illustrations and...

Learn all about Helen Keller's childhood in this Level 2 Ready-to-Read Helen Keller cannot see or hear. But that does not stop her from playing tricks on people, including her new teacher, Annie Sullivan. Still, Annie will not give up on Helen. Can Helen...

The Growing Up Guide for Girls is a one-stop guide for young girls on the autism spectrum explaining all they need to know about puberty and adolescence. The pre-teen and teenage years are a bumpy time when bodies change, emotions are high and peers...

In this beautiful and chilling memoir, twenty-five-year-old Samantha Abeel describes her struggles with a math-related learning disability, and how it forced her to find inner strength and courage.Samantha Abeel couldn't tell time, remember her locker combination, or count out change at a checkout counter...

This is the second book in our Let's Clap series! Each page celebrates multicultural children of all nationalities and physical abilities. A "silent clap" is used or done mostly by persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have other hearing issues and use...

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...

Through her eyes, the moving story of a young Rwandan girl born with clubfeet and the risk she takes for the chance to walk on the bottoms of her feet for the first time.Rebeka Uwitonze was born in Rwanda with curled and twisted feet,...

INTERNATIONAL MULTI- AWARD-WINNING BOOK! Molly the Maltese, wheels her way into the hearts of readers young and old in Sherry Carnahan's inspirational true story of a feisty little dog with an unstoppable spirit who longs to run and chase the squirrels again after a...

Jim was a South African railway inspector in the late 1800s who lost his legs in an accident while at work. Unable to perform all his tasks with his disability but desperate to keep his job, Jim discovered a brilliant solution, a baboon named...

Winner of a Moonbeam Children's Book Award 2017I Have a Question about... is a 2018 Winner of the Moonbeam Children's Book Award Silver Medal for Best Book Series - Non-Fiction Death is a difficult topic for any parent or educator to explain to a...

Discusses how people with disabilities can participate in martial arts to strengthen the mind, body, and character, providing information on the different forms of martial arts, the challenges, and issues for selecting a program. Ages 12+.Author: Chris McNabISBN-10: 1590843991ISBN-13: 9781590843994Publisher: Mason Crest PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Mama always said, "Time gon' tell who been doin' what." Pete was the last born of ten children in the family. He learned as he entered middle school, that some labels are assigned according to the choices people continuously make. He realized, labels can...

Gear up for this high-powered picture book biography about Kitty O'Neil, the stuntwoman and racecar driver who broke the women's land speed record! Kitty O'Neil was a force to be reckoned with. She became deaf as a child, and grew up loving sports and...

Who wants to be kissed and hugged? NOT LI-LILi-Li loves many things like watching Dora, playing with her dog, reading lots of books, Pops's piggyback rides, and being with her family. But...there are two things she doesn't like- KISSES and HUGS Li-Li dislikes them...

Meet Creatia, Persisto and Willforce. They are strong, determined and creative, and they represent the strengths that dyslexia can bring to your life. Together they encourage you to use your skills and talents to be confident in what you do - and shrink the...

Take Control of ADHD: The Ultimate Guide for Teens With ADHD helps teens take control of their disorder and find success in school and in life. By creating the "ADHD Attention Profile" discussed in the book, readers will recognize how ADHD affects them, discover...

Teach diversity and tolerance to young readers, and help them understand and appreciate those children who have health differences. Colorful photos show kids with disabilities enjoying activities with their peers.Author: Martha E. H. RustadISBN-10: 1429617721ISBN-13: 9781429617727Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2008Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.10lbsSize: 6.70h...

The epic story of Annie Sullivan's perseverance and triumph in the face of hardship will enthrall readers of every age. This pioneering teacher overcame disability and misfortune before achieving her success as one of the most famous educators of all time. This is the...

Are you a resident from the town of SameVille, where everyone looks and acts alike? If you said no, then this book is for you We are all stars, with unique and different qualities that make us stand out with confidence. Who wants to...

Wonderful Me is story about two brothers, Jared and Brendan who have two different perspectives about Autism. Jared is on the Autism spectrum and Brendan, his younger brother is not on the spectrum. It is a snapshot of how a family deals with this...

There are so many amazing dogs doing important jobs Come with Kaylee and her service dog, Riley, as we meet 8 other kids and their service dogs.Kaylee, Riley, and all of their friends in this book are based on real-life kids who use service...

Are you looking for a colorful, rhythmic story to read to your preemie?Are you a family member or friend of a preemie parent? Are you a neonatologist or a NICU nurse searching for a fun story to recommend to parents of preemies?Were you born...

When friends, Parker and Crew, recognize all the ways they are different and the same as each other, their lives become full of new and exciting adventures Join them in their journey of showing how to be Uniquely You Author: Randa CanterISBN-10: 195220903XISBN-13: 9781952209031Publisher:...

Once a typical boy, Owen's journey with PANS/PANDAS began after he was exposed to an infection that changed everything. Abruptly faced with severe anxiety, OCD, tics, and rage, Owen finds himself navigating a world full of doctors, medical tests, IVIG, and even weird smoothies....

The poignant story of Blind Willie Johnson--the legendary Texas musician whose song "Dark Was the Night" was included on the Voyager I space probe's Golden Record Willie Johnson was born in 1897, and from the beginning he loved to sing--and play his cigar box...

Coretta Scott King Author Award Winner - American Library Association (ALA) Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Winner - American Library Association (ALA)A beautiful new edition of the award-winning biography of world-famous musician Ray Charles.As a young boy he fell in love with music, and...

Fall in love with Lucky!This amazing hardcover picture book is a true story about Lucky, a little puppy that only Christy Gardner, an Army Veteran who has two prosthetic legs, saw potential in. He was a little puppy born with an unusual front leg....

A biography of the modest Frenchman who, after being blinded at the age of three, went on to develop a system of raised dots on paper that enabled blind people to read and write.Author: Russell FreedmanISBN-10: 0395968887ISBN-13: 9780395968888Publisher: Clarion BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/20/1999Pages: 81Format: PaperbackWeight:...

This adaptation of the original children's book and former #2 Barnes and Noble Top 100 Bestseller, Belly Rubbins For Bubbins- The Story of A Rescue Dog, is specifically designed to meet the needs of readers with a variety of disabilities. Included throughout the book...

As narrated by Tuesday, Tuesday Tucks Me In is a day in the life of this service dog extraordinaire and tail-wagging ambassador for all things positive and uplifting in the world. The book takes us through a typical day of adventures, starting with Tuesday...

An insightful memoir about growing up between the hearing and deaf worlds. Myron Uhlberg was born the hearing son of two deaf parents at a time when American Sign Language was not well established and deaf people were often dismissed as being unintelligent. In...

The heart-tugging true story of how YouTube star Ninita--a deaf, orphaned pygmy marmoset (the smallest type of monkey)--found family, friendship, and a forever home! Illustrated in full color. Ninita is the only known deaf pygmy marmoset in the world, but that doesn't stop her...

Ja'Mia and Ja'Nia are sisters who love their family. One of their aunts, "Tee-Tee," doesn't walk. Instead, she uses a wheelchair to get around. Despite this difference, Tee-Tee still accomplishes a lot, like being a professor and serving Veterans and their spouses. It's not...

In My Friend Has Down Syndrome, beginning readers are introduced to different characters who have Down syndrome, how Down syndrome may affect their actions, and how we can be good friends to people who have Down syndrome. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text...

What happens when you visit the doctor? Point to the scale, point to the exam table, point to all the items and people you recognize! Pointing is a key skill in learning to communicate. Some children have a hard time acquiring this skill but...

Today is the day, wake up - WAKE UP Kids fall in love with the smallest doodle pup who is excluded from play. Lost on Puppy Pickup Day, he needs to get home in time to be adopted. Can his new friends help? The...

From tween advocate for limb difference and founder of Project Unicorn Jordan Reeves and her mom, Jen, comes an inspiring memoir about how every kid is perfect just the way they are. When Jordan Reeves was born without the bottom half of her left...

Pssst! Want to know a secret? Want to help gifted kids harness the power of their giftedness? The second edition of 101 Success Secrets for Gifted Kids is a must-read for gifted kids ages 8 to 12 who want to find success in school,...

When you're all by yourself, you can (nearly) do anything you want, but when you're playing with other people, they might want to do something different. The more you know what they like, the more fun can be had playing Children on the autism...

"Baby has a Boo-boo" is the second book in a series designed to assist parents and family walk young child(ren) through a younger sibling's hospital stay for a Congenital Heart Defect (CHD). Some of the themes in "Doctors Help Baby" are carried over and...