Inclusive books

Based on real children’s own voices and messages (including young disabled people), You Can! is a fabulously inclusive picture book that reminds all children that they are valued individuals with a bright future. 

A visually impaired boy introduces us to colours as he experiences them – through his senses of hearing, touch, smell and taste.

A colourful board book in which the ever-popular Elmer the Elephant praises each of his friends for their different strengths

The exuberant characters include children on supported mats, a child with a leg splint and a parent with a hearing aid.

Part of a series introducing well loved games and rhymes.

Annie Kubler’s exuberant characters tell the well-known rhyme. One child uses a supported chair.

CBeebies presenter George Webster invites us to have fun exploring the world, working out what makes us ​‘glow’ and giving everything a go in this delightful, inclusive picture book. 

Mae gan bob un ohonon ni ein hoff bethau a’n cas bethau, a’r gallu i serennu yn ein ffyrdd arbennig ein hunain. Mae gan bawb gasgliad o gynhwysion unigryw sy’n ein gwneud ni yn ni.

The children in Miss Honeywood’s class decide to grow vegetables in their school garden. What a shock they get when they discover a huge turnip that they are unable to move.

A delightful story about a little boy and his amazing pet dragon. It’s a rare and perfect example of completely incidental inclusion when it comes to disability – and the themes of friendship and being yourself will appeal to every child.

This is the first of many stories about Winnie and her cat, Wilber. Winnie is a well-loved character, and the excellent illustrations are wild and wacky.

Susan can do so many things – she can laugh, sing, fly, dance, swim and much more. The final page of this wonderful book reveals that Susan is in a wheelchair, showing that ​‘disabled’ doesn’t mean ​‘disadvantaged’.

With speech bubbles, bright colours and characters so lively they leap off the page, this is a vibrant and happy book with a lead character who is non-verbal.

This uplifting book focuses on a sibling relationship, as a little boy affectionately describes his older sister

A joyous and empowering celebration of disability. This gorgeous book also explores tricky concepts and words in a simple and upbeat way. Powerful and important. 

A hugely appealing picture book offering a child’s perspective on family life with wheelchair-using mum.

Abigail is always fidgeting and giggling at school until Miss Butler discovers her love of singing and songwriting. It’s implied that Abigail has ADHD but this beautifully delivered book will resonate with any child who’s ever found it tricky to do what is expected of them.

A delightful insight into sibling life is delivered through appealing animal characters in this simple and effective picture book, reminding us that every child is different. 

Retelling of Little Red Riding Hood with a neurodivergent protagonist.

A beautiful translated picture book celebrating braille.

See What I Can Do! introduces a range of characters (based on real-life children) who each share an insight about disability and point out the challenges but also positive aspects of their lives. A beautiful book that celebrates individuality, empathy and understanding. 

Joe just wants to play pirates, but the other children notice that he only has one leg and start asking him a barrage of questions. A stunningly clever book with a clear message that someone who happens to be disabled is not a teaching tool, with practical advice for parents on handling questions about this.

A welcome re-publication of Foreman’s timeless and evocative account of a boy’s relationship with life and death.

An inclusive picture book about 15 children who are planning a We Can festival, written with real children.