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Books > Children's & Educational > Life skills & personal awareness, general studies > Personal issues > Disability & illness
The unforgettable bestseller Wonder, soon to be a major motion picture, has inspired a nationwide movement to Choose Kind. Now parents and educators can introduce the importance of choosing kind to younger readers with this gorgeous picture book, featuring Auggie and Daisy on an original adventure, written and illustrated by R. J. Palacio.
Over 5 million people have fallen in love with Wonder and have joined the movement to Choose Kind. Now younger readers can meet Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face, and his beloved dog, Daisy.
Countless fans have asked R. J. Palacio to write a book for younger readers. With We’re All Wonders, she makes her picture-book debut as both author and artist, with a spare, powerful text and striking, richly imagined illustrations. Palacio shows readers what it’s like to live in Auggie’s world—a world in which he feels like any other kid, but he’s not always seen that way.
We’re All Wonders may be Auggie’s story, but it taps into every child’s longing to belong, and to be seen for who they truly are. It’s the perfect way for families and educators to talk about empathy and kindness with young children.
Meet Hannah - a young girl with selective mutism (SM). Hannah
invites readers to learn about selective mutism from her
perspective, helping them to understand what it is, what it feels
like to have SM, and how they can help. This illustrated book is
packed with accessible information and will be an ideal
introduction to selective mutism. It shows family, friends and
teachers how they can support a child with the condition and is
also a good place to start when encouraging children with SM to
talk about how it affects them.
Empowering and practical, this guide is the perfect companion for
parents who are finding it difficult to tell their children about
their autism diagnosis. It provides a realistic yet uplifting
approach to autism, treating it not as a disability but as a
difference. Not telling children about their autism diagnosis can
have a significant negative impact on their mental health; by
equipping parents with a language of positivity around autism, the
book will make a difference to many children on the spectrum. It
advises on how and when to talk to autistic children with both high
and low care needs, and provides guidance on supporting children's
relationships with peers at school, as well as how to broach the
conversation with the child's siblings. Concise and easy to read,
The Little Book of Autism FAQs answers parents' questions with
accessible language, preparing them to approach this difficult
conversation in a constructive manner.
Growing up with a sibling on the autistic spectrum can be
difficult, and the needs of a child with autism often overwhelm a
family, leaving neurotypical children feeling overshadowed. For the
first time, the 'neurotypical' siblings get to have their say. They
recount the good, the bad, and the downright annoying in a way that
all young people in a similar situation will immediately recognise.
Young siblings of all ages candidly recount how being 'the
neurotypical one' can be tiring, frustrating, and lonely, but
equally rewarding, and every story is injected with wisdom gained
by young people who often have to grow up a lot more quickly than
their peers. This book is essential reading for children and
teenagers with a sibling on the autistic spectrum, and for parents
wishing to understand how autism in the family will affect their
neurotypical child.
This is Gabriel: Making Sense of School provides a look into the
challenges children with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) face in
the classroom. This easy to read and beautifully illustrated
picture book gives teachers, parents and students a better
understanding of all seven senses, how they are each affected at
school and what kinds of accommodations are necessary to help
children with SPD become learning sensations!
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Proud to be Deaf
(Paperback)
Ava Beese, Lilli Beese, Nick Beese; Illustrated by Romina Marti
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A wonderful child-led book that celebrates Deaf culture and
introduces readers to British Sign Language Marvellously positive
and encouraging throughout, this would be a useful addition to any
primary school or public library, as well as being useful to help
any child understand a little more about their deaf peers. - The
Carousel Ava is like any other 7-year-old. She likes to talk and
laugh with her friends, is obsessed with dogs and loves being
active. Ava is also deaf - and she's proud of it. She loves her
deaf community, that she's bilingual, and that she experiences the
world differently from hearing people. In this book, Ava welcomes
her hearing peers to her daily life, the way technology helps her
navigate the world and explains common misconceptions about deaf
people - and introduces some of her deaf heroes who have achieved
amazing things. She talks about her experiences at school making
friends with hearing children, and teaches readers the BSL alphabet
and some BSL phrases. Featuring photos of Ava, her friends and
family throughout, plus illustrations of hand signs, this book
celebrates deafness rather than discussing 'overcoming challenges'
or 'stigma'. Perfect for readers aged 5 and upwards.
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Thirsty
(Paperback)
Omniah Alqahtani
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Like many others on the autism spectrum, 20-something stand-up comic Michael McCreary has been told by more than a few well-meaning folks that he doesn’t “look” autistic. But, as he’s quick to point out in this memoir, autism “looks” different for just about everyone with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Diagnosed with ASD at age five, McCreary got hit with the performance bug not much later. During a difficult time in junior high, he started journaling, eventually turning his pain e into something empowering—and funny. He scored his first stand-up gig at age 14, and hasn't looked back.
This unique and hilarious #OwnVoices memoir breaks down what it’s like to live with autism for readers on and off the spectrum. Candid scenes from McCreary's life are broken up with funny visuals and factual asides. Funny, You Don’t Look Autistic is an invaluable and compelling read for young readers with ASD looking for voices to relate to, as well as for readers hoping to broaden their understanding of ASD.
The Autism Acceptance Book is an activity book, a
conversation-starter, and an educational tool that engages children
in learning to embrace people's differences and treat others with
respect, compassion, and kindness.. It teaches children about
autism; helps them imagine how things might feel for those with
autism, and lets them think of ways to be understanding and
accepting to people with autism. Ideal for children 6-13 and
classrooms and other group settings.
This series follows Otis the Robot, who finds it hard to deviate
from his programming and adapt to social situations. The short
stories in this series will help teach social skills to
primary-aged children with Autism Spectrum Condition and social
communication difficulties. Each book explores a different social
situation which commonly causes stress, misunderstanding or
confusion about how to behave. The books are aimed primarily at
children aged between 3 and 11 years old, which is when
difficulties typically start to manifest themselves for children
with ASC
The ASD Feel Better Book is designed to help children on the autism
spectrum develop insight into what can upset them and make them
feel bad and then increase their awareness of how to make
themselves feel good again. With visual maps and icons, the book
proceeds through various components of the body and mind to isolate
many of the things that can go wrong and explores how children can
try to set them right. Designed to be read with an adult, there are
problem-solving exercises and skills practice in the form of
activities, games and worksheets.
Experience day-to-day life for a dyslexic kid, including school
life, bullying and coping with tests and homework, in this frank
and funny diary. Co-authored with a teenage boy with dyslexia and
illustrated with cartoons, this is a positive yet honest look at
the difficulties of being dyslexic. Using a simple and relatable
approach, the authors display the ups and downs of school - and
home - life with a reading difficulty, focussing on the sometimes
overwhelming experience of being at a bigger school and studying
loads of new subjects. Providing tips for what really helps and
works based on real-life experience, this fun, accessible book
shows teens and tweens with dyslexia that they are far from alone
in their experiences.
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Pinky Swear
(Hardcover)
Diane Wright Forti; Illustrated by Maryana Kachmar
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2021 Schneider Family Book Award Young Children's Honor Book
(American Library Association) Experience the true story of
lifelong activist Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins and her participation in
the Capitol Crawl in this inspiring autobiographical picture book.
This beautifully illustrated story includes a foreword from
Jennifer and backmatter detailing her life and the history of the
disability rights movement. This is the story of a little girl who
just wanted to go, even when others tried to stop her. Jennifer
Keelan was determined to make a change-even if she was just a kid.
She never thought her wheelchair could slow her down, but the way
the world around her was built made it hard to do even simple
things. Like going to school, or eating lunch in the cafeteria.
Jennifer knew that everyone deserves a voice! Then the Americans
with Disabilities Act, a law that would make public spaces much
more accessible to people with disabilities, was proposed to
Congress. And to make sure it passed, Jennifer went to the steps of
the Capitol building in Washington DC to convince them. And,
without her wheelchair, she climbed. ALL THE WAY TO THE TOP! A
Rise: A Feminist Book Project Nominee A Junior Library Guild
Selection All the Way to the Top is perfect for:Elementary school
teachers looking for books to supplement disability rights
curriculum and the history of the ADA (find a free Common-Core
Aligned Educator Guide at www.sourcebooks.com)Parents looking for
social justice picture books, books on activism and for young
activists, and inspiring books for girlsParents, teachers,
librarians, and guardians looking for beautifully illustrated,
inspirational and educational books for young readers in their life
My friend Mr Mornington has always lived next door to us. His
favourite things are gardening and eating cherry cake and playing
his saxophone. He's not the best rememberer, though. A little girl
lives next door to Mr Mornington, who has played saxophone all over
the world. These days, he's a bit tired of all that travelling, so
now he plays it just for her. Together, they have a favourite song:
one that conjures up memories of all their favourite things. But
when Mr Mornington moves into a care home, his young friend wonders
if he'll be able to remember her – or any of his favourite things
at all... perhaps there's something she can do to help? This
heartfelt and gently humorous picture book explores the subject of
dementia in an original way. Drawing on themes of music therapy and
the value of community and intergenerational friendship, it has a
warm yet realistic ending that will help readers to process their
own feelings of loss. Includes Mr Mornington's famous cherry cake
recipe at the back of the book, so you can try one of his favourite
things.
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