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Our Recommended Children's Picture Books

Below you will find our huge list of disability inclusive children's books, read and reviewed by our sensitivity readers! Find your next great read for your home, school, or library!

Disability Inclusive Children's Books

Dogfish and the gift of inclusion by Rita Reed
Meeting Exceptional Friends by Lindsey Larsen
Every Body is a Rainbow by Caroline Carter
You are Powerful by Rachel Catchings
We Move Together by Kelly Fritsch
Tag! You're It: A Story of Inclusion with Gabby & Nicky by Jannesy DeLeon
It's Okay to be Different by Todd Parr
Just Ask by Sonia Sotomayor
Dancing with Daddy by Anitra Rowe Schultz
The World Needs more Purple People by Kristen Bell
You are Enough: A Book about Inclusion by Margaret O'Haire
Authentically Addie by Stephanie Wolfe
Lookin' Within by Heather Prinzo
20 Superheroes: The Unique Superpowers of 20 Kids with Disabilities by Julia Ehrman
Darcy's Differences by Karley Henderson
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CHILDREN'S BOOKS: PHYSICAL DISABILITY / Mobility aid

The Adventures of Incredi-wheels & Triple S: The Mysterious Missing Book by Rebecca Rubin Seligson
Nash & You by Megan Craft
Kids of Courage Camp Adventures: Kim's Challenge by Kim Spence-Bollinger
Jessica's Box by Peter Carnavas
Emori Wears Green by KB Holmes
Floss the Wobbly Flamingo by Joanne Moore
Maisy and Daisy Move House by Michelle De Robillard
Not a Shot!: A Story of Overcoming fear with Gabby & Nicky by Jannesy DeLeon
Dallas the Dog by Kayla Coburn
Nia Skye's Friend on Wheels by Keylonda Wheeler
Awesomely Emma: A Charley and Emma Story by Amy Webb
Mama Zooms by Jane Cowen-Fletcher
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Children's Books: deaf / hard of hearing

Tyler the Snake: The Story of a Friendly Snake Who is Deafblind by Kayla Coburn
Love Sounds Like by Hannah Jessen Conway
Mighty Mila by Katie Petruzziello
Ada and the Helpers by Travis D. Peterson
Princess Lizzie Wears Hearing Aids by Tosombra Kimes
The Secrets Hidden Beneath the Palm Tree by Angeliki Stamatopoulou-Pedersen
Mighty Mila Dream Job by Katie Petruzziello
Can Bears Ski? by Raymond Antrobus

Children's Books: Blind / Low vision

Tyler the Snake: The Story of a Friendly S
Adventures with Darian: A Pirate at See by J.L. Rames
Bertie the Very Blind Bat by Joanne Moore
I am Helen Keller by Brad Meltzer

Children's Books: Limb difference / prosthetic

What Can Hayes Be? by Kayce Smith
Rae's First Day by Danny Jordan
You're So Amazing!: Being singled out doesn't always feel amazing by James & Lucy Catchpole
What a Bona Fide Pair by Natalie Jensen and Claudia H. Gesas
When Charley met Emma by Amy Webb
Hunter's Tall Tales by Rosalie Mastaler
What Happened to You? by James Catchpole

CHILDREN'S BOOKS: SENSORY ISSUES / AUTISM

Bear: A Story of Autism and Difference by Val Jones
Jo's Special Gifts by Mariam Shapera
Why Johnny Doesn't Flap: NT is OK! by Clay Morton & Gail Morton
Harvey's Silent Discovery by Jo Smith
When My Brain Is Messy by Tania Wieclaw
Let's talk!: A story of Autism and Friendship by Lisa Jacovsky
When Things Get Too Loud by Ann Alcott
Margot Moose: Summertime Sensations by Sarah Ventura-Wright
My Rainbow by Trinity and DeShanna Neal
Earmuffs to the Moon by Hafiza Issa
Masterpiece by Alexandra Hoffman
Around The World With Moby: My First Trip by Muzna Kazim
Mom, Look at Him! by Stephanie Larsen
Into Justin's World by Heather Davis
Flap your Hands: A Celebration of Stimming by Steve Asbell
All My Stripes: A Story for Children With Autism by Shaina Rudolph
My Brother Charlie by Holly Robinson Peete and Ryan Elizabeth Peete
Too Much! An Overwhelming Day by Jolene Gutierrez
I am Odd: I am New by Benjamin Giroux
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Children's books: ADHD

Zach Gets Frustrated by William Mulcahy
Mrs. Gorski, I Think I Have the Wiggle Fidgets by Barbara Esham
My Mouth is a Volcano by Julia Cook
It's Hard to be a Verb by Julia Cook
Happy Dreamer by Peter H. Reynolds
Natsumi by Susan Lendroth
My Brain is Powerful by Lauren E. Munroe
My Whirling, Twirling Motor by Merriam Sarcia Saunders
Racing Mind: A Story of a Girl with ADHD by Donia Yousry
This Book is Overwhelmed by Anne Alcott
"Later," Said Gator by Carli Valentine
A is for Anthony Not ADHD by Abigail Griebelbauer
The Princess Who Can't Sit Still by Charise Hurt
This Kid Can Hyperfocus by Patty DeDurr
The bee who buzzed too much by Chantelle Stieghan

children's books: Learning disabilities

How I Learn: A Kid's Guide to Learning Disability by Brenda S. Miles and Colleen A. Patterson
It's Called Dyslexia by Jennifer Moore-Mallinos
Sparkle by Alexandra Hoffman
Tom's Special Talent by Kate Gaynor
If You're So Smart, How Come You Can't Spell Mississippi by Barbara Esham
A Walk in the Words by Hudson Talbott
My Second Year of Kindergarten by Rebecca Eisenberg
This Llama Can Write by Patty DeDurr
D is for Darcy Not Dyslexia by Abigail Griebelbauer
Brilliant Bea by Shaina Rudolph and Mary Vukadinovich
Every Bunny Can Learn: A Tail of Inclusion by Amy Nelson

children's books: Medical / adaptive equipment

Margo & You by Megan Craft
Let's Go Play by Shelby McCarthy
Super Special Magic Shoes by Megan Marie Higgins

Children's Books: Speech & Communication

All About Core: An Alphabet book for emerging readers by Rebecca Eisenberg
I Talk Like a River by Jordan Scott
Sy & You by Megan Craft
Something to Say about my Communication Device by Eden Molineux
Lucas the Lion Loves the Tiny Talker by Ryan Rollen & Brittany Rollen
I Talk in Different Ways by Amanda Hartmann
Daniel the Digger Sp-Sp-Sputters by Mackenzie Holland
All About Feelings: An Alphabet Book for Emerging Readers by Rebecca Eisenberg
Inside Words, Outside Words by Catlaina Vrana
A Boy and A Jaguar by Alan Robinowitz
I Wonder by Joyce Lo
Beyond Words by Dana Hall
A Voice of Her Own by Sarah Yong
A Way With Words by Stacy Burch
AAC Alphabet Adventures by Amanda Hartmann

Children's books: skin conditions

Children's books: rare or genetic disorders / medical conditions

Everyone's Invited by Katherine Lockwood
Princess Lily Earns her Beads by Sarah Bankuti
Lani Rae's Marvelous Hair by Yesenia Rodriguez
OUCH! by Katherine Lockwood
Stompin' at the Savoy: How Chick Webb Became the King of Drums by Moira Rose Donohue
The Shivering Sunbeam by Winslow Dixon
Extraordinary!: A Book for Children with Rare Diseases by Evren and Kara Ayik
Joyfully Josie by Nicole Zeitzer Johnson
Soaring Together: A Butterfly Family's Story of Discovery, Love, and Resilience by Jullian Arnold
Different: A Great Thing to Be by Heather Avis
Not So Different: Whay You Really Want to Ask About Having a Disability by Shane Burcaw
Princess Lily meets Zoah the Warrior by Sarah Bankuti
Super Scar by Melanie Tucker
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children's books: mental Health / emotional health

children's books: family member with disability / medical Condition

Children's books: Service animals

children's books: Advocacy / disability rights

children's books: Holiday inclusion

children's books: Coloring/activity books & teaching resources

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