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Yes We Can! Books About Children With Disabilities

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Great books about children living with many kinds of disabilities.

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Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative

15 items

15 items

King for A Day

King for A Day

by Khan, Rukhsana

Book - 2013

Even though he is confined to a wheelchair, a Pakistani boy tries to capture the most kites during Basant, the annual spring kite festival, and become "king" for the day. Even though he is confined to a wheelchair, a Pakistani boy tries to capture the most kites during Basant, the annual spring kite festival, and become "king" for the day. Show less

Even though he is confined to a wheelchair, a Pakistani boy tries to capture the most kites during Basant, the annual spring kite festival, and become "king" for the day. Even though he is confined to a wheelchair, a Pakistani boy tries to capture the most kites during Basant, the annual spring kite festival, and become "king" for the day. Show less

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My Three Best Friends and Me, Zulay

My Three Best Friends and Me, Zulay

by Best, Cari

Book - 2015

Zulay is a blind girl who longs to be able to run in the race on field and track day at her school. Zulay is a blind girl who longs to be able to run in the race on field and track day at her school. Show less

Zulay is a blind girl who longs to be able to run in the race on field and track day at her school. Zulay is a blind girl who longs to be able to run in the race on field and track day at her school. Show less

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Emmanuel's Dream

Emmanuel's Dream

The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah

by Thompson, Laurie Ann

Book - 2015?

The amazing true story of Emmanuel, an athlete, activist, and champion for other disabled youth in Ghana. The amazing true story of Emmanuel, an athlete, activist, and champion for other disabled youth in Ghana. Show less

The amazing true story of Emmanuel, an athlete, activist, and champion for other disabled youth in Ghana. The amazing true story of Emmanuel, an athlete, activist, and champion for other disabled youth in Ghana. Show less

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Rolling Along

Rolling Along

The Story of Taylor and His Wheelchair

by Heelan, Jamee Riggio

Book - 2000

Taylor, who has cerebral palsy, uses a wheelchair to get around, play basketball, and have more fun. Taylor, who has cerebral palsy, uses a wheelchair to get around, play basketball, and have more fun. Show less

Taylor, who has cerebral palsy, uses a wheelchair to get around, play basketball, and have more fun. Taylor, who has cerebral palsy, uses a wheelchair to get around, play basketball, and have more fun. Show less

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A Boy and A Jaguar

A Boy and A Jaguar

by Rabinowitz, Alan

Book - 2014?

Feeling sad when he sees the animals trapped at the Bronx Zoo, a stuttering boy whose speech becomes fluent only when he speaks to animals follows his calling to speak on behalf of animals and humans alike. Feeling sad when he sees the animals trapped at the Bronx Zoo, a stuttering boy whose speech becomes fluent only when he speaks to animals follows his calling to speak on behalf of animals and humans alike. Show less

Feeling sad when he sees the animals trapped at the Bronx Zoo, a stuttering boy whose speech becomes fluent only when he speaks to animals follows his calling to speak on behalf of animals and humans alike. Feeling sad when he sees the animals trapped at the Bronx Zoo, a stuttering boy whose speech becomes fluent only when he speaks to animals follows his calling to speak on behalf of animals and humans alike. Show less

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One-handed Catch

One-handed Catch

by Auch, Mary Jane

Book - 2006

After losing his hand in an accident in his father's butcher shop in 1946, sixth-grader Norman uses hard work and humor to learn to live with his disability and to succeed at baseball, art, and other activities. After losing his hand in an accident in his father's butcher shop in 1946, sixth-grader Norman uses hard work and humor to learn to live with his disability and to succeed at baseball, art, and other activities. Show less

After losing his hand in an accident in his father's butcher shop in 1946, sixth-grader Norman uses hard work and humor to learn to live with his disability and to succeed at baseball, art, and other activities. After losing his hand in an accident in his father's butcher shop in 1946, sixth-grader Norman uses hard work and humor to learn to live with his disability and to succeed at baseball, art, and other activities. Show less

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Al Capone Does My Shirts

Al Capone Does My Shirts

by Choldenko, Gennifer

Book - 2004

A twelve-year-old boy named Moose moves to Alcatraz Island in 1935 when guards' families were housed there, and has to contend with his extraordinary new environment in addition to life with his autistic sister. A twelve-year-old boy named Moose moves to Alcatraz Island in 1935 when guards' families were housed there, and has to contend with his extraordinary new environment in addition to life with his autistic sister. Show less

A twelve-year-old boy named Moose moves to Alcatraz Island in 1935 when guards' families were housed there, and has to contend with his extraordinary new environment in addition to life with his autistic sister. A twelve-year-old boy named Moose moves to Alcatraz Island in 1935 when guards' families were housed there, and has to contend with his extraordinary new environment in addition to life with his autistic sister. Show less

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The Real Boy

The Real Boy

by Ursu, Anne

Book - 2013

A shy boy named Oscar who works as the hand to a powerful magic worker becomes the only person who can save his village from an evil monster. A shy boy named Oscar who works as the hand to a powerful magic worker becomes the only person who can save his village from an evil monster. Show less

A shy boy named Oscar who works as the hand to a powerful magic worker becomes the only person who can save his village from an evil monster. A shy boy named Oscar who works as the hand to a powerful magic worker becomes the only person who can save his village from an evil monster. Show less

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Anything but Typical

Anything but Typical

by Baskin, Nora Raleigh

Book - 2009

Jason, a twelve-year-old autistic boy who wants to become a writer, relates what his life is like as he tries to make sense of his world. Jason, a twelve-year-old autistic boy who wants to become a writer, relates what his life is like as he tries to make sense of his world. Show less

Jason, a twelve-year-old autistic boy who wants to become a writer, relates what his life is like as he tries to make sense of his world. Jason, a twelve-year-old autistic boy who wants to become a writer, relates what his life is like as he tries to make sense of his world. Show less

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Paperboy

Paperboy

by Vawter, Vince

Book - 2013

Newbery Honor-winning book about a middle-school boy who stutters. Newbery Honor-winning book about a middle-school boy who stutters. Show less

Newbery Honor-winning book about a middle-school boy who stutters. Newbery Honor-winning book about a middle-school boy who stutters. Show less

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Dad and Me in the Morning

Dad and Me in the Morning

by Lakin, Pat

Book - 1994

A deaf boy and his father share a special time as they watch the sun rise at the beach A deaf boy and his father share a special time as they watch the sun rise at the beach Show less

A deaf boy and his father share a special time as they watch the sun rise at the beach A deaf boy and his father share a special time as they watch the sun rise at the beach Show less

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Real Friends

Real Friends

by Hale, Shannon

Graphic Novel - 2017

In this graphic novel/semi-memoir, the protagonist has OCD, which is mentioned a couple times, but doesn’t define the character. In this graphic novel/semi-memoir, the protagonist has OCD, which is mentioned a couple times, but doesn’t define the character. Show less

In this graphic novel/semi-memoir, the protagonist has OCD, which is mentioned a couple times, but doesn’t define the character. In this graphic novel/semi-memoir, the protagonist has OCD, which is mentioned a couple times, but doesn’t define the character. Show less

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Hello Goodbye Dog

Hello Goodbye Dog

by Gianferrari, Maria

Book - 2017

A student who uses a wheelchair finds a way to see her dog each day in school. A student who uses a wheelchair finds a way to see her dog each day in school. Show less

A student who uses a wheelchair finds a way to see her dog each day in school. A student who uses a wheelchair finds a way to see her dog each day in school. Show less

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Hands and Hearts

Hands and Hearts

by Napoli, Donna Jo

Book - 2014

Highlights the bond between a mother and her child while providing a gentle introduction to sign language during their day at the beach Highlights the bond between a mother and her child while providing a gentle introduction to sign language during their day at the beach Show less

Highlights the bond between a mother and her child while providing a gentle introduction to sign language during their day at the beach Highlights the bond between a mother and her child while providing a gentle introduction to sign language during their day at the beach Show less

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Susan Laughs

Susan Laughs

by Willis, Jeanne

Book - 2000

Rhyming couplets describe a wide range of common emotions and activities experienced by a little girl who uses a wheelchair. Rhyming couplets describe a wide range of common emotions and activities experienced by a little girl who uses a wheelchair. Show less

Rhyming couplets describe a wide range of common emotions and activities experienced by a little girl who uses a wheelchair. Rhyming couplets describe a wide range of common emotions and activities experienced by a little girl who uses a wheelchair. Show less

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