Cerrie Burnell
Ages 3–8
The other children crowd around her to ask why she's in a wheelchair, and Luka tells everyone that it's because Sylvia is a mermaid. Luka knows that to him she will always be a mermaid and they will have a thousand more adventures together.
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We keep this on the shelf for disability and belonging — a story kids can feel, not just a lesson adults want to teach.
Ages 3–8. Especially helpful for opening honest conversations about disability and inclusion.
Ask: What helped someone in this book feel included — and what got in the way?
Bedtime tip: after the last page, ask one question and wait — silence is where the story sticks.
Two titles that deepen the same conversation.
Ages 3–8
Busy Days with Curious GeorgeIn this exciting collection, Curious George fans will find eight stories about their favorite little monkey: Curious George and the Ice Cream Surprise, Curious George Goes to the Zoo,Curious George Says Thank You,Curious George Saves His ...
Ages 8–12
El DeafoThe author recounts in graphic novel format her experiences with hearing loss at a young age, including using a bulky hearing aid, learning how to lip read, and determining her "superpower."
Ages 3–8
My pal, VictorTwo Latino boys experience carefree camaraderie despite one boy's disability, as fun and friendship overpower physical limitations.
Ages 3–8
The Moccasin GoalieIn this picture book, Danny proves that just because his disability won't allow him to wear hockey skates, he still makes a great goalie. hockey, ice hockey, winter sports, disability, discrimination, friendship
Ages 3–8
You Can Be a FriendIn this story, Jade has been planning to have her birthday party at a water park, but her new friend, Hannah, is in a wheelchair.
Ages 3–8
10,000 dressesEvery night, Bailey dreams about magical dresses: dresses made of crystals and rainbows, dresses made of flowers, dresses made of windows. . . . Unfortunately, when Bailey's awake, no one wants to hear about these beautiful dreams. Quite the contrary. "You're a BOY!" Mother and Father tell Bailey. "You shouldn't be thinking about dresses at all." Then Bailey meets Laurel, an older girl who is touched and inspired by Bailey's imagination and courage. In friendship, the two of them begin making dresses together. And Bailey's dreams come true!
Ages 3–8
All the Way to the TopAnd to make sure it passed, Jennifer went to the steps of the Capitol building in Washington DC to convince them. And, without her wheelchair, she climbed. All the way to the top!"--Provided by publisher.
Ages 8–12
American Born ChineseAmerican Born Chinese is a 2006 National Book Award Finalist for Young People's Literature, the winner of the 2007 Eisner Award for Best Graphic Album: New, an Eisner Award nominee for Best Coloring, a 2007 Bank Street Best Children's Book ...
