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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Hand this over before the hallway questions start. Let the book do the introducing.
Ages 3-8. Classrooms done with the special-guest talk. Families who want this conversation at home first.
What helped someone in this book feel included? What got in the way?
Close it and wait. The useful comment comes after the fidgeting.
Two titles that deepen the same conversation.
Ages 3–8
Busy Days with Curious GeorgeH. A. Rey
In 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 3–8
My pal, VictorDiane Gonzales Bertrand
Two Latino boys experience carefree camaraderie despite one boy's disability, as fun and friendship overpower physical limitations.
Ages 3–8
The Moccasin GoalieWilliam Roy Brownridge
In 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 FriendTony Dungy
In 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 dressesMarcus Ewert
Every 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 TopAnnette Bay Pimentel
And 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 3–8
AutismPat Thomas
Autism by Pat Thomas — a thoughtfully chosen inclusive book for young readers.
Ages 3–8
Blue bottle mysteryKathy Hoopmann
Full of mystery and intrigue, this graphic novel version of Kathy Hoopmann's best-selling adventure follows Ben, a boy with Asperger syndrome (AS). When Ben and his friend Andy discover an old blue bottle in the school yard, little do they know of the mysterious forces they are about to unleash.
