A selection of recommended books that discuss or feature disability.
Books featuring disabled characters
A selection of recommended books that discuss or feature disability.
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The Secret Garden
HarperPressWhen the spoilt and bad-tempered Mary is orphaned at the age of ten, she is sent from India to live with her hunchback uncle on the Yorkshire Moors. -
Victoria's Day
Frances LincolnA photographic diary documenting a day in the life of a four year old girl. -
Victoria Goes to Brazil
Frances Lincoln Children's BooksVictoria has grown up in London, but her mother is originally from Brazil. -
Moonbird
DoubledayOrla doesn't answer when his parents call his name, and seems to be shut away in his own world. When he meets the mysterious moonbird he learns how to speak with his hands and listen with his eyes, but now... -
Just Because
Lion Children'sThis uplifting book focuses on a sibling relationship, as a little boy affectionately describes his older sister -
Looking after Louis
Frances LincolnA beautifully crafted story of children learning to understand their autistic classmate, gradually discovering how they can include him in their activities. -
The Lost Puppy
Special Stories PublishingA little boy finds a puppy and takes him home on his wheelchair. -
The Patch
Charlesbridge PublishingBecca has amblyopia and needs to wear both glasses and an eye patch to strengthen her weak eye. -
Dan and Diesel
Red FoxDan and his dog Diesel are inseparable and together they can conquer the world. What gradually becomes clear, although it is never stated, is that Dan is blind and Diesel is his guide dog. -
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The Deaf Musicians
Putman Juvenile USStylish artwork accompanies the story of a pianist who loses his hearing and his job, only to start a popular new band of deaf musicians. -
Catherine's Story
Frances LincolnThis is the story of Catherine, a very special little girl who also happens to have severe additional needs. -
Private and Confidential
Frances LincolnLaura learns how to use Braille to communicate with her Australian penfriend Malcolm - with the added bonus that no one else can understand their letters! -
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