Juvenile Fiction, Social Themes
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There Once Was a Toot
by Austen L. Renaud
Join Toot on a humorous and heartwarming journey of self-acceptance, as he learns that true belonging only happens when we present our authentic selves to the world, toots and all. Be true to yourself, embrace who you are, and your sense of ...
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Who Am I?
by Artour Aghvani
Who Am I? is the story of a thing named Happy. Happy doesn’t know what he is, or why he was created, but he is determined to find out! When Happy awakes, darkness is all around him. He feels beside him and below him, but what he feels there doesn’t ...
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Emojinal
A Book About Emotions With Emojis by Jodian Evans
We all feel big emotions. What do we do when our feelings seem to be taking over? How do we handle all the things inside us? Emojinal is a manual designed to help young children understand, process, and accept big feelings. Using contrasting ...
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One of a Kind Kid
A Journey with ADHD by Nancy Anderson
Being a kid with ADHD can be hard. There are so many things in the world to explore! How can anyone sit still for even a minute? The one-of-a-kind kid has trouble with this, but all his energy makes life so much more interesting. He is great at ...
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Fiona's Friend
by Jill Ostrowski
What makes a good friend? Is it someone who is just like you? Or is it someone who listens to you, who laughs at your jokes, who gives good hugs, and teaches you to see the world in a different way? This is the heartwarming story of Fiona—a ...
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Mirror, Mirror, What Do You See?
by Sonia Rodi
This book is a labour of love. As a Child Behaviour Specialist and mom of a beautiful boy with Down Syndrome, this book came straight from the heart. Every child deserves to feel they are worthy, accepted and loved. My wish is for all children to ...
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Maisie and the Sand Dragon
by Debz Johnson
Maisie and the Sand Dragon Maisie makes a ‘WISH’, and her life changes forever. Fairy magic is real, and 12 year old Maisie is on the road to discovering how to use her creative fairy powers. After creating a dragon that she goes on adventures with, ...
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Remember Me When I'm with You
by Donna Legere
Every child is different. Sometimes, we need reminding of how beautiful that difference can be! We all need to show kindness and patience for everyone in our lives, especially children who learn differently. This sweet book, told in verse, is full ...
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Mushroom
by Taylor Lecky and Leigh Stickle
How do we connect with one another? One curious Mushroom will find out. Mushroom spends a year growing in the forest and making friends with Snail, Deer, and the newest fir tree. With time comes change, confusion, and new experiences - and Mushroom ...
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The Feathered Bridge
by Anna Ottolino
Henry’s ninth birthday is over already, and he can’t help but miss all of the fun of his party. But as Henry grapples with his sadness, he notices something outside his window . . . a small bird flits in place on the ground. Something doesn’t seem ...