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• When Bryn's Ear Went Quiet

  Hundal, Nancy, 1957-

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  When Bryn was four, she could hear birds chirping in the tall trees outside her house. But by the time she's seven, she can only hear those chirps in her left ear. Her right ear has gone silent. A hearing aid helps, but when Bryn learns there's a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Talking Books

  Audiobook Inventor Dr. Robert B. Irwin and a New Way to Read

  Lacika, Jenny,

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  This biography details how perpetually curious Robert B. Irwin found new ways to learn and explore the world after losing his sight at a young age, ultimately making stories accessible to readers of all abilities through the creation of the first…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Mama Car

  Catchpole, Lucy,

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  A child shares her favourite things about her mother's wheelchair.

• A Little Like Magic

  Kurpiel, Sarah,

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  Our young narrator doesn't like itchy hats or cold wind, and she especially doesn't like going places she's never been before. But she reluctantly agrees to join her mom at an ice festival.

• Cesaria Feels the Beat

  Adusei, Denise R.,

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  In this powerful and inspiring picture book, a deaf girl stands up for herself and takes off her shoes while dancing at her Carnival performance so she can feel the music through her bare feet.

• Playdate Surprise

  Autio, Karen,

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  When Kayla invites Piper over to play, Kayla can't stop smiling. Even more so when Piper wants to have Kayla come to her house. But the house has front porch steps, so Kayla can only come on the weekend when her dad can help her get inside.

• Addy's Chair to Everywhere

  Novotny, Debi,

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  Addy creates an imaginative world with her wheelchair and invites new friends to join her make-believe adventures.

• Gary's Gigantic Dream

  Julia, Nicole, Dr.,

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  In rhyming text, young Gary the giraffe tells his experience getting fitted for a new wheelchair and then some of his--and his friends'--plans for their newfound freedom.

• Molly Finds a Way

  a Book About Dyslexia and Personal Strengths

  Weltner, Krista,

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  Molly, Leeann, and their dyslexia personified, Lexi and Izzy, showcase their problem-solving prowess as they navigate unexpected challenges during a playdate, highlighting the power of creativity and determination.

• Lucky Me

  Schimel, Lawrence,

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  Bruno's friend Sanjay has his own room and a pet iguana. His brother, Mateo, who is visually impaired, has a dog named Rocco who helps him get around, and Mateo is a fantastic storyteller. Bruno doesn't have a pet, and he has to share his room with…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• What Happened to You?

  Catchpole, James,

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  Imagine you were asked the same question again and again throughout your life... Imagine if it was a question that didn't bring about the happiest of memories...

• I Can, Too!

  Autio, Karen,

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  Piper and Kayla love to move. They ride bikes, glide on ice, swoosh down mountains and much more -- each in her own way. While Piper pedals her tricycle with her feet, Kayla uses her hands to move her trike forward.

• Abdul's Story

  Thompkins-Bigelow, Jamilah,

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  Abdul loves telling stories but thinks his messy handwriting and spelling mistakes will keep him from becoming an author, until Mr. Muhammad visits and encourages him to persist.

• Dancing With Daddy

  Schulte, Anitra Rowe,

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  Elsie can't wait to go to her first father-daughter dance. She picked out the perfect dress and has been practicing swirling and swaying in her wheelchair.

• Lucas Makes a Comeback

  Plohl, Igor,

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  Lucas the lion learns how to live life with a physical disability with help from his friends and family.

• We'll Paint the Octopus Red

  Stuve-Bodeen, Stephanie, 1965-

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  Emma and her father discuss what they will do when the new baby arrives, but they adjust their expectations when he is born with Down syndrome.

• Anthony Best

  Fahy, Davene

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  Hannah describes her next-door friend Anthony, who has Asperger's, which means he sometimes screams and behaves oddly, but there are things he can do even better than Hannah.

• Since We're Friends

  An Autism Picture Book

  Shally, Celeste

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  A boy describes his friendship with Matt, whose autism spectrum disorder causes him to behave strangely at times, and how he make things easier for Matt at school and in their neighborhood.

• Janine

  Cocca-Leffler, Maryann, 1958-

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  Meet Janine. She is one of a kind! Janine dresses a little different, remembers random facts, reads the dictionary for fun, and has her own style of cheering. Nobody does things the way Janine does things!

• King for a Day

  Khan, Rukhsana, 1962-

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  Even though he is confined to a wheelchair, a Pakistani boy tries to capture the most kites during Basant, the annual spring kite festival, and become "king" for the day. Includes an afterword about the Basant festival.