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2) Perfect
Author
Publisher
Graffeg
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Perfect" is a story of anticipation, disappointment, acceptance, and, ultimately, love. Suffused with natural imagery, "Perfect" is an ideal way to open up the subject of disability with children, as well as being a great story in its own right. This beautifully illustrated, truly remarkable book is guaranteed to bring a lump to the throat.
Author
Series
What happened to you? volume 1
Language
English
Description
Imagine you were asked the same question again and again throughout your life... Imagine if it was a question that didn't bring about the happiest of memories... This is the experience of one-legged Joe, a child who just wants to have fun in the playground... Constantly seen first for his disability, Joe is fed up of only ever being asked about his leg. All he wants to do is play Pirates. But as usual, one after the other, all the children ask him...
Author
Series
Charley and Emma stories volume 1
Publisher
Beaming Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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Description
Five-year-old Charley gets teased for daydreaming and drawing more than his friends, but when he meets Emma, who is physically different, he needs help remembering that being different is okay.
7) I will dance
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
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Description
Eva's cerebral palsy makes it difficult for her to do many things, but she longs to dance and, finally, her dream is realized. Includes author's note and information about Young Dance Company.
Author
Series
Publisher
NubeOcho
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Ruby is a little girl with lots of energy! But recently she has been falling down a lot. When she runs, she falls; when she dances, she falls; when she picks something up, she often drops it. Everyone thinks she's a bit clumsy! When Ruby is told she has a disability, her parents start treating her very differently. They never tell her off, even when she behaves badly... She draws on her dad's favourite painting... nothing, she puts her mum's tablet...
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
©2013.
Language
English
Description
Answering questions about his eye-patch slows Jacob and his family down as he anxiously tries to get to the store to buy a special globe, but soon he is reminded that even he is curious when he see someone who is different. Includes facts about eye conditions and handling strangers' curiosity.
14) We move together
Author
Publisher
AK Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
A bold and colorful exploration of all the ways that people navigate through the spaces around them, and a celebration of the relationships we build along the way. We Move Together follows a mixed-ability group of kids as they creatively negotiate everyday barriers, and find joy and connection in disability culture and community. A perfect tool for families, schools, and libraries to facilitate conversations about disability, accessibility, social...
16) Junkyard wonders
Author
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
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."
18) King for a day
Author
Publisher
Lee & Low Books, Inc
Pub. Date
©2013.
Language
English
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Description
"Even though he is confined to a wheelchair, a Pakistani boy tries to capture the most kites during Basant, the annual spring kite festival, and become "king" for the day. Includes an afterword about the Basant festival"--Provided by publisher.
19) Awesomely Emma
Author
Series
Charley and Emma stories volume 2
Publisher
Beaming Books, an imprint of 1517 Media
Pub. Date
©2020.
Language
English
Description
When she encounters problems that diminish her enjoyment of a class field trip to a local art museum, Emma calls on her inner sense of awesome to stand up for herself and teach her friend Charley how to feel comfortable in his own skin.
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