CRRL Kids: Picture Books for Disability Book Week

by Penfold, Alexandra

Book - 2018

Illustrations and simple rhyming text introduce a school where diversity and inclusion are celebrated. Illustrations and simple rhyming text introduce a school where diversity and inclusion are celebrated. Show less

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All the Way to the Top

How One Girl's Fight for Americans With Disabilities Changed Everything

by Pimentel, Annette Bay

Book - 2020

Experience the true story of lifelong activist Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins and her participation in the Capitol Crawl in this inspiring autobiographical picture book. Experience the true story of lifelong activist Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins and her participation in the Capitol Crawl in this inspiring autobiographical picture book. Show less

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Awesomely Emma

A Charley and Emma Story

by Webb, Amy

Book - 2020

Emma, who has limb differences, stands up for herself and teaches everyone a lesson about the transformative power of feeling awesome in your own skin. Emma, who has limb differences, stands up for herself and teaches everyone a lesson about the transformative power of feeling awesome in your own skin. Show less

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Best Day Ever!

by Singer, Marilyn

Book - 2021

An energetic puppy and her exasperated boy learn about unconditional love and the challenges of trying to always be on your best behavior. Illustrated by Leah Nixon, who uses a wheelchair, as does the main character. An energetic puppy and her exasperated boy learn about unconditional love and the challenges of trying to always be on your best behavior. Illustrated by Leah Nixon, who uses a wheelchair, as does the main character. Show less

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Different

A Great Thing to Be!

by Avis, Heather

Book - 2021

This joyful rhyming book encourages children to value the “different” in all people, leading the way to a kinder world in which the differences in all of us are celebrated and embraced. This joyful rhyming book encourages children to value the “different” in all people, leading the way to a kinder world in which the differences in all of us are celebrated and embraced. Show less

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Don't Hug Doug

by Finison, Carrie

Book - 2021

A funny book about a kid who doesn't like hugs, Don't Hug Doug is the perfect book for helping kids better understand personal boundaries. A funny book about a kid who doesn't like hugs, Don't Hug Doug is the perfect book for helping kids better understand personal boundaries. Show less

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Dragon and His Friend

A Dragon Book About Autism

by Herman, Steve

Book - 2019

Fun, cute, and entertaining with beautiful illustrations, this is a must-read for children, parents, and teachers to explain the basics of autism at a child’s level. Fun, cute, and entertaining with beautiful illustrations, this is a must-read for children, parents, and teachers to explain the basics of autism at a child’s level. Show less

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A Friend for Henry

by Bailey, Jenn

Book - 2019

A heartwarming picture book that explores the experience of autism and the power of friendship. A heartwarming picture book that explores the experience of autism and the power of friendship. Show less

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The Girl Who Thought in Pictures

The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin

by Mosca, Julia Finley

Book - 2017

This picture book describes the life and accomplishments of the animal scientist and designer of cruelty-free livestock facilities, from her early life and autism diagnosis through her journey to become a livestock expert. This picture book describes the life and accomplishments of the animal scientist and designer of cruelty-free livestock facilities, from her early life and autism diagnosis through her journey to become a livestock expert. Show less

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I See You See

by Jackson, Richard

Book - 2021

When siblings go for a walk (with Maisie pushing Jonah in a wheelchair), their imaginations turn the ordinary into the extraordinary in this sweet and whimsical picture book. When siblings go for a walk (with Maisie pushing Jonah in a wheelchair), their imaginations turn the ordinary into the extraordinary in this sweet and whimsical picture book. Show less

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I Talk Like A River

by Scott, Jordan

Book - 2020

When a child has a "bad speech day" at school, his father gives him a new perspective on his stuttering. When a child has a "bad speech day" at school, his father gives him a new perspective on his stuttering. Show less

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I Will Dance

by Flood, Bo

Book - 2020

A young girl born with cerebral palsy pursues her dream of becoming a dancer. A young girl born with cerebral palsy pursues her dream of becoming a dancer. Show less

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Just Ask!

Be Different, Be Brave, Be You

by Sotomayor, Sonia

Book - 2019

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor and award-winning artist Rafael Lopez create a kind and caring book about the differences that make each of us unique. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor and award-winning artist Rafael Lopez create a kind and caring book about the differences that make each of us unique. Show less

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How Evelyn Glennie, A Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion

by Stocker, Shannon

Book - 2022

A gorgeous and empowering picture book biography about Evelyn Glennie, a deaf woman, who became the first full-time solo percussionist in the world. A gorgeous and empowering picture book biography about Evelyn Glennie, a deaf woman, who became the first full-time solo percussionist in the world. Show less

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Lucas at the Paralympics

by Plohl, Igor

Book - 2020

Introduce your child to the Paralympics--where physically disabled world-class athletes exemplify strength, determination, and courage. Introduce your child to the Paralympics--where physically disabled world-class athletes exemplify strength, determination, and courage. Show less

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My City Speaks

by Lebeuf, Darren

Book - 2021

A young girl, who is visually impaired, finds much to celebrate as she explores the city she loves. A young girl, who is visually impaired, finds much to celebrate as she explores the city she loves. Show less

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My Three Best Friends and Me, Zulay

by Best, Cari

Book - 2015

Zulay and her three best friends are all in the same first grade class and study the same things, even though Zulay is blind. On Field Day, Zulay surprises everyone when she says she wants to run a race. Zulay and her three best friends are all in the same first grade class and study the same things, even though Zulay is blind. On Field Day, Zulay surprises everyone when she says she wants to run a race. Show less

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Oona and the Shark

by DiPucchio, Kelly

Book - 2022

Oona the mermaid is friends with everyone, but, when her attempts to befriend a shark with sensory sensitivities fail miserably, she realizes what may be fun for her may be overwhelming for him. Oona the mermaid is friends with everyone, but, when her attempts to befriend a shark with sensory sensitivities fail miserably, she realizes what may be fun for her may be overwhelming for him. Show less

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Out Into the Big Wide Lake

by Harbridge, Paul

Book - 2021

An empowering picture book about a young girl with Down syndrome who gains confidence and independence through a visit to her grandparents. An empowering picture book about a young girl with Down syndrome who gains confidence and independence through a visit to her grandparents. Show less

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Outside Amelia's Window

by Nastro, Caroline

Book - 2023

Amelia finds the courage she needs to embark on a journey in her new wheelchair, where she discovers that there is magic to be found just outside her window. Amelia finds the courage she needs to embark on a journey in her new wheelchair, where she discovers that there is magic to be found just outside her window. Show less

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Poojo's Got Wheels

by Charrow

Book - 2021

Poojo, a dog who was born without back legs, is clever, creative, and a great friend to everyone and everything. Poojo, a dog who was born without back legs, is clever, creative, and a great friend to everyone and everything. Show less

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Rescue & Jessica

A Life-changing Friendship

by Kensky, Jessica

Book - 2018

When he is paired with a girl who has lost her legs, Rescue worries that he isn't up to the task of being her service dog. When he is paired with a girl who has lost her legs, Rescue worries that he isn't up to the task of being her service dog. Show less

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Sam's Super Seats

by Brown, Keah

Book - 2022

Sam, who has cerebral palsy, goes back-to-school shopping with her best friends. Sam, who has cerebral palsy, goes back-to-school shopping with her best friends. Show less

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So Much More to Helen!

The Passions and Pursuits of Helen Keller

by Pincus, Meeg

Book - 2022

Most stories about Helen Keller focus on the story of her deaf-blindness and scholarship, but there is more to Helen than her disability. Most stories about Helen Keller focus on the story of her deaf-blindness and scholarship, but there is more to Helen than her disability. Show less

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Three

by King, Stephen Michael

Book - 2021

Three, a homeless three-legged dog, skips and hops about the city until he befriends a little girl who accepts him as he is. Three, a homeless three-legged dog, skips and hops about the city until he befriends a little girl who accepts him as he is. Show less

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