Children's Picture Books About Disabilities

We're All Wonders

by Palacio, R. J.

Book - 2017

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My Three Best Friends and Me, Zulay

by Best, Cari

Book - 2015

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My Friend Suhana

by Abdullah, Shaila

Book - 2014

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Peg

by Stewart, Maddie

Book - 2002

Peg the hen, who has only one leg, becomes an unusual but much loved mother. Peg the hen, who has only one leg, becomes an unusual but much loved mother. Show less

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My Brother Charlie

by Peete, Holly Robinson

Book - 2010

A girl tells what it is like living with her twin brother who has autism and sometimes finds it hard to communicate with words, but who, in most ways, is just like any other boy. Includes authors' note about autism. A girl tells what it is like living with her twin brother who has autism and sometimes finds it hard to communicate with words, but who, in most ways, is just like any other boy. Includes authors' note about autism. Show less

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Fanny

by Cosgrove, Stephen

Book - 2002

Most of the farm animals avoid talking to Fanny, the three-legged cat, mistakenly thinking she would be embarrassed about her physical handicap. Most of the farm animals avoid talking to Fanny, the three-legged cat, mistakenly thinking she would be embarrassed about her physical handicap. Show less

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The Deaf Musicians

by Seeger, Pete

Book - 2006

Lee, a jazz pianist, has to leave his band when he begins losing his hearing, but he meets a deaf saxophone player in a sign language class and together they form a snazzy new band. Lee, a jazz pianist, has to leave his band when he begins losing his hearing, but he meets a deaf saxophone player in a sign language class and together they form a snazzy new band. Show less

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Susan Laughs

by Willis, Jeanne

Book - 2000

Rhyming couplets describe a wide range of common emotions and activities experienced by a little girl who uses a wheelchair. Rhyming couplets describe a wide range of common emotions and activities experienced by a little girl who uses a wheelchair. Show less

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The Sound of Colors

A Journey of the Imagination

by Thomson, Sarah L.

Book - 2006

A young woman losing her vision rides the subway with her dog in search of emotional healing. A young woman losing her vision rides the subway with her dog in search of emotional healing. Show less

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My Friend Isabelle

by Woloson, Eliza

Book - 2003

A young boy named Charlie describes the activities he shares with his friend Isabelle, a girl with Down syndrome. A young boy named Charlie describes the activities he shares with his friend Isabelle, a girl with Down syndrome. Show less

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The Junkyard Wonders

by Polacco, Patricia

Book - 2010

Inspired by a teacher who believes each of them is a genius, a class of special-needs students invents something that could convince the whole school they are justifiably proud to be "Junkyard Wonders”. Inspired by a teacher who believes each of them is a genius, a class of special-needs students invents something that could convince the whole school they are justifiably proud to be "Junkyard Wonders”. Show less

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We'll Paint the Octopus Red

by Bodeen, S. A.

Book - 1998

Emma and her father discuss what they will do when the new baby arrives, but they adjust their expectations when he is born with Down syndrome. Emma and her father discuss what they will do when the new baby arrives, but they adjust their expectations when he is born with Down syndrome. Show less

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The Best Worst Brother

by Bodeen, S. A.

Book - 2005

Older sister Emma tries to be patient while teaching three-year-old Isaac, who has Down syndrome, how to communicate using sign language. Includes questions and answers about sign language. Older sister Emma tries to be patient while teaching three-year-old Isaac, who has Down syndrome, how to communicate using sign language. Includes questions and answers about sign language. Show less

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Moses Goes to the Circus

by Millman, Isaac

Book - 2003

Moses, who is deaf, has a good time with his family at the circus, where they communicate using sign language. Includes illustrations of some of the signs they use. Moses, who is deaf, has a good time with his family at the circus, where they communicate using sign language. Includes illustrations of some of the signs they use. Show less

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Keisha's Doors

An Autism Story = Las Puertas De Keisha : Una Historia De Autismo

by Ellis, Marvie

Book - 2005

An older sister can't understand why her little sister, Keisha, won't play with her. The family finds out that Keisha has autism and goes to see a therapist to understand what autism means to them. An older sister can't understand why her little sister, Keisha, won't play with her. The family finds out that Keisha has autism and goes to see a therapist to understand what autism means to them. Show less

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Ian's Walk

A Story About Autism

by Lears, Laurie

Book - 1998

A young girl realizes how much she cares for her autistic brother Ian when he gets lost at the park. Julie must try to see the world through his eyes in order to find him. A young girl realizes how much she cares for her autistic brother Ian when he gets lost at the park. Julie must try to see the world through his eyes in order to find him. Show less

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The Heart's Language

by Yamanaka, Lois-Ann

Book - 2005

A young boy and his parents learn the language of love. A young boy and his parents learn the language of love. Show less

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Ms. McCaw Learns to Draw

by Zemach, Kaethe

Book - 2008

Dudley Ellington struggles to learn anything at school, but when his very patient teacher, Mrs. McGraw, is unable to draw a face on the board, he helps her figure out how to do it. Dudley Ellington struggles to learn anything at school, but when his very patient teacher, Mrs. McGraw, is unable to draw a face on the board, he helps her figure out how to do it. Show less

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Mrs. Gorski, I Think I Have the Wiggle Fidgets

by Esham, Barbara

Book - 2008

David Sheldon finds it difficult to pay attention and follow directions. His teacher, Mrs. Gorski, has had enough of David's brainstorms, but David "brainstorms" a way to manage his "wiggle fidgets." David Sheldon finds it difficult to pay attention and follow directions. His teacher, Mrs. Gorski, has had enough of David's brainstorms, but David "brainstorms" a way to manage his "wiggle fidgets." Show less

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Miss Little's Gift

by Wood, Douglas

Book - 2009

This autobiographical picture book chronicles the author's struggles in second grade. Smaller than everyone else, new in town, and speaking with an unfami...Show more This autobiographical picture book chronicles the author's struggles in second grade. Smaller than everyone else, new in town, and speaking with an unfamiliar Southern accent, Wood also found reading to be a chore. Miss Little had him remain after school each day, and while he was at first resentful of the attention, her patience and careful choice of reading material eventually won him over. Show less

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Eddie Enough!

by Zimmett, Debbie

Book - 2001

Third-grader Eddie Minetti is always getting in trouble at school until his AD/HD is diagnosed and treated. Third-grader Eddie Minetti is always getting in trouble at school until his AD/HD is diagnosed and treated. Show less

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A Very Special Critter

by Mayer, Gina

Book - 1992

Alex joins Little Critter's class at school, but because he's in a wheelchair, nobody knows how to treat him. Alex joins Little Critter's class at school, but because he's in a wheelchair, nobody knows how to treat him. Show less

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Naomi Knows It's Springtime

by Kroll, Virginia L.

Book - 1993

Mrs. Jensen, next door, pities the blind girl. But Naomi plays with her dog, Damsel, hears newborn birds and gentle breezes, smells lilies and lilacs, feels warm beach sand and soft grass, and sees rainbows in her mind. Mrs. Jensen, next door, pities the blind girl. But Naomi plays with her dog, Damsel, hears newborn birds and gentle breezes, smells lilies and lilacs, feels warm beach sand and soft grass, and sees rainbows in her mind. Show less