Moses Goes to a Concert

by Isaac Millman

Isaac Millman tells Moses Goes to a Concert in pictures and written English, and in American Sign Language (ASL), introducing hearing children to the signs for some of the key words and ideas.

Moses and his school friends are deaf, but like most children, they have a lot to say. They communicate in American Sigh Language, using visual signs and facial expressions. This is called signing. And even though they can't hear, they can enjoy many activities through their other senses. Today, Moses and his classmates are going to a concert. Their teacher, Mr. Samuels, has two surprises in store for them, to make this particular concert a special event.

You can learn sign language, too! At the end of the book are two full conversations in sign language and a page showing the hand alphabet.

Genres:
Our Favorites, Picture Book

Tags:
Deaf, Disabilities, Hard of hearing

The Girl Who Thought in Pictures

by Julia Finley Mosca  

If you’ve ever felt different, if you’ve ever been low, if you don’t quite fit in, there’s a name you should know… Meet Dr. Temple Grandin―one of the world’s quirkiest science heroes!

When young Temple was diagnosed with autism, no one expected her to talk, let alone become one of the most powerful voices in modern science. Yet, the determined visual thinker did just that. Her unique mind allowed her to connect with animals in a special way, helping her invent groundbreaking improvements for farms around the globe!

The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin is the first book in a brand new educational series about the inspirational lives of amazing scientists. In addition to the illustrated rhyming tale, you’ll find a complete biography, fun facts, a colorful timeline of events, and even a note from Temple herself!

Genres:
Biographies, Non-Fiction, Picture Book

My Left Foot

by christy-brown

The warm, humorous and true story of christy Brown's supreme courage and triumph over the severest of handicaps.

Genres:
Autobiography

Who Is Temple Grandin?

by Patricia Brennan

Autism did not stop her--in fact, it helped Temple Grandin become a brilliant scientist and inventor.

Temple Grandin wasn't officially diagnosed with autism until she was in her 40s, but she knew at an early age that she was different from her family and classmates. She couldn't show affection, she acted out when noises or other stimuli overwhelmed her, and she only felt comfortable when spending time with the animals on her aunt's ranch. But instead of seeing her differences as limitations, Temple used them to guide her education and career in animal science. She has become a leading advocate for the autistic as well as for the humane treatment of animals at meat packing companies. This inspiring biography by Patricia Brennan Demuth shines a light on Temple Grandin's intellect, creativity, and unique spirit.

Genres:
Biographies

Tags:
Autism, Disabilities

The Seeing Stick

by Jane Yolen

The same story that captivated readers in 1977 is back in a stunning new edition! Hwei Min, the only daughter of the emperor of China, has been blind since birth. Her father offers a reward to anyone who can find a cure for the little girl. It seems that no one from magicians to physicians can help her. Then, one day a wise old man with a mysterious seeing stick visits the princess. Will he be able to teach Hwei Min that there is more than one way to see the world?

Genres:
Picture Book

Tags:
Blind, Low Vision, Vision Impairment

Hunter's Tall Tales

by Rosalie Mastaler

A million questions about Hunter’s disability lead to tall tales. But there’s one question that leaves him speechless…

Robots, piranhas, and veggies! Oh, my!

Take a journey with Hunter as he faces his first day of school and the endless questions about his prosthetic leg. Will he give an honest answer or make up an outlandish story?

A delightful and entertaining children’s story about a boy with a disability that will help children understand acceptance, inclusion, and what it’s like to be different.

Laughter will ensue when Hunter tells his tall tales.

A moment of wonder will occur when a child asks a very important question.

Genres:
Our Favorites, Picture Book

Tags:
Amputee, Disabilities, Disability representation, Limb difference

Frida Kahlo and My Left Leg

by  Emily Black 

At first sight of Frida Kahlo’s painting The Two Fridas, Emily Rapp Black felt a connection with the artist. An amputee from childhood, Rapp Black grew up with a succession of prosthetic limbs and learned that she had to hide her disability from the world.

Kahlo sustained lifelong injuries after a horrific bus crash, and her right leg was eventually amputated. In Kahlo’s art, Rapp Black recognized her own life, from the numerous operations to the compulsion to create to silence pain. Here she tells her story of losing her infant son to Tay-Sachs, giving birth to a daughter, and learning to accept her body. She writes of how Frida Kahlo inspired her to find a way forward when all seemed lost.

Genres:
Biographies

There is no Other Person I would Rather be: I Am Me

by G.A. Sealy

Differences are wonderful. Give thanks for the special qualities that make you who you are!

Everyone on Earth is unique, and that includes you! No matter what your abilities look like, you deserve to be happy every day. And when you love yourself, there’s nothing you can’t do!

Genres:
Picture Book

The Berenstain Bears and the Wheelchair Commando

by Stan Berenstain and Jan Berenstain

Too-Tall makes fun of Harry and calls him "Wheels" because he's in a wheelchair. But Harry can handle it--he even challenges Too-Tall to a basketball game!

Genres:
Chapter Book

Yes I Can!: A Girl and Her Wheelchair

by Kendra J. Barrett, Jacqueline B. Toner, Claire A. B. Freeland

This is Carolyn. Like many kids her age, Carolyn loves animals, castles, and building with blocks.
She is helpful to her mom and dad and even to her baby brother.
Carolyn started a new school this year.
She thinks her teacher seems nice and she is getting to know her classmates.
The other students are curious about Carolyn because she uses a wheelchair. 

Genres:
Picture Book