Children's Books - Adult Read to Children

Jimmy Jumpingbean and his teacher, Mr. Jugardor, demonstrate to the class why Jimmy's attention deficit disorder makes it hard for him to sit still. (ISBN: 0-87868-849-8)

This is an invaluable contribution to helping typically developing children understand that a child with autism is a child first, and is someone interesting to know. Sarah gives insight into the sibling relationship in a way only a child would know. (ISBN: 1931282110)

The teacher gives Moses and his class an assignment to write about a friend. His friend Katie has an iguana named Zaki who is missing toes, making it hard for her to climb. Moses writes about Zaki because he and Zaki both have special needs. More than just a story about friendship, this book looks at difference in a clever yet subtle way. (ISBN: 1890627356)

In search of a friend her own age, six-year-old Frannie meets Laura, who is deaf, and learns sign language from her. (ISBN: 0930323556)

Christy's mother always tells her to be good to Eddie Lee, a neighborhood child with Down syndrome. But Christy wants to run and play -- and not worry about Eddie Lee tagging along. One hot summer day, though, Eddie Lee takes Christy to a secret place in the woods and teaches her that beautiful things can be found in unexpected places.(ISBN: 0399219935)

Eukee is a smart little elephant who likes to chase butterflies, blow bubbles, and do cartwheels. He always feels jumpy inside, however, and can never finish the march at school. (ISBN: 9781886941755)

When her autistic little brother, Ian, wanders off while on a walk to the park, Julie must try to see the world through his eyes in order to find him. (ISBN: 9780807534809)

Keith meets a variety of people with differences, including Down syndrome and physical differences, and learns that being different is okay. (ISBN: 9780915166749)

Lee is a young rabbit who experiences occasional blackouts and trances. After Dr. Bob, the wise owl, administers a series of tests, Lee is told she has epilepsy. (ISBN: 9780933149328)

Leo is a tiger cub who just can't keep up with what the other animals are doing. He can't read, write, or speak, and he is a sloppy eater; he's a late bloomer. (ISBN: 9780878070435)

David is a young boy who describes life with his younger brother who was born with a cognitive disability. (ISBN: 9780933149472)

Taylor and Tyler are twin brothers and best friends. But the twins are different in one significant way: Taylor has cerebral palsy, while Tyler does not. Taylor works hard to strengthen his weak legs in therapy and at home. But when he learns to use a wheelchair, he finds that he is able to get around school more quickly than he could with his walker. He is even able to play basketball with Tyler! (ISBN: 9781561452194)

Recent book in a series about Russ, a boy with Down syndrome, who has a great day going to school and playing with friends. He takes responsibility for a mistake and feels good about himself. (ISBN: 9781890627188)

Profiles three young students with cerebral palsy, showing how they live their lives like kids without cerebral palsy. (ISBN: 9780807576373)

Christa is a girl with autism who is described in this picture book by her sibling. She is described and illustrated in her favorite sounds and textures and interactions with others. (ISBN: 9780152010775)

Matthew is in first grade and has trouble paying attention, and making friends. He finds that he has Attention Deficit Disorder, and learns strategies to help in class and with his friends. (ISBN: 9780967652900)

Thomas Edison's life and his many inventions, despite his deafness, that shape our lives today. (ISBN: 9780823408207)

10-year-old Jimmy is having problems at school and believes he is stupid. After a parent-teacher conference, he is tested and found to have a learning disability. (ISBN: 978-0802781024)

Children from all over the world write about themselves and their disabilities. They tell us how they see themselves and how they want to be seen. All of the illustrations are created by the children. (ISBN: 978-0377001442)