Juvenile Fiction, Social Issues, Special Needs
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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...
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Our Respiratory Adventure
A NICU Story by Dr. Prem Fort and Adam Wood
Written by a neonatologist and a micro-preemie dad, this book takes you on a fun RESPIRATORY ADVENTURE through the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) as seen from the point of view of different families around the world. Doc Fort (a true-life...
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You Are Brave
by Hana Alazem
Ally loves to read, and she loves to spend time with her dog, Zak. But when her teacher asks her to list some of her other hobbies, she’s stumped! Ally decides that it’s time to try something new. With Zak at her side, she sets out to find a new...
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Me, You, and the NICU
My Little Preemie by Paige Bautz
When a child starts life in the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit), they look so little, so vulnerable. But with mom and medical professionals close by, soon fewer and fewer machines are beeping away. Before long, mother and child get to go home...
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Just Like You
by Marilyn Joy Anderson
Joy is just like any other little girl… except that she was born with only one hand. Her family believes in her, but others are curious and concerned. How will Joy manage in life without two hands like most everyone else? Follow Joy as she grows...
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The Story of Super Jared's Glowing Heart
Shining Out Love by Dr. Nancy A. Rose
Born with a heart of gold, his story must be told! Jared was born with a special heart with superpowers that helps people feel more love. But one day Jared’s heart has a problem, and he has to go to the hospital. While at the hospital, Jared...
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A Basketball Wish
by Donna Christie
William loves the game of basketball. He has always dreamed of playing one day. But due to his medical condition, his dreams of ever playing basketball have been smashed. His mother, Iva was shocked when she overheard him talking about his dreams...
