Juvenile Fiction, Social Issues, Special Needs
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Lucy's Fancy Leg
by Lisa J DeJong
Lucy is a below-the-knee child amputee with a very special talent: she builds her own prosthetic legs in her secret laboratory! Lucy can do most things like other kids thanks to the many wild, beautiful, and goofy prosthetics she has built. Every...
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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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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...
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Stop Stop Stop!
by Megan Smith
Luna and Louis are always getting in trouble. They just can’t seem to focus, so they keep getting distracted and doing the wrong thing. No matter what they do, someone tells them to “Stop, stop, stop!” But when they visit the doctor, Luna and...
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My S's Are Messes
When Your Voice Won't Obey What You're Trying to Say. It's OK! by Sherry McMillan
It’s not fair! The sounds are misbehaving and the children have to work extra hard to get them to do what they’re supposed to do. L’s run away and turn into W’s; the Shhhh sound pops up all over and won’t stay where it should; some sounds get...
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Kenny Gets Her Crown
by Alyssa Humphrey
Due to torticollis, Kennedy hasn’t been able to turn her head to the left! When her neck is finally freed, she discovers that her head is lumpy as a result of positional plagiocephaly! Luckily, Mommy knows some inventors who can make a helmet to...
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The Mermaid who Learned to Dance - Nàng Tiên Cá Học Nhảy
by Aleks Spurmanis and Tâm Nguyễn
Phoenix is a young mermaid who wakes up on the land one day and discovers that she is unable to return to the sea. Even though she works hard to adapt to her new environment, the other kids make fun of her for being different. She teaches herself...
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The Mouse in Beethoven's House
by Chanel Rose Chow
In this delightful story, Melody Mouse has a grumpy, noisy neighbour-Ludwig van Beethoven-the most famous classical composer of all time. Follow along with Melody Mouse as she embarks on the adventure of a lifetime and discovers the joys of music.
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Hello Oli
by Sara-Norine Perrault
Kit arrives at school and finds that he has a new classmate, Oli. Oli is an autistic boy who experiences the world differently than Kit. Join in on Kit’s journey while he learns how Oli sees and feels the world. Kit comes home excited to share...
