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Index:
Allergies
Alopecia Areata
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Arthritis
Autism
Brain Disorders: Bipolar Disorder, Depression and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Cancer
Cystic Fibrosis
Diabetes
Dyslexia and Learning Differently
Hearing Impairment and Visual Loss
Mental Retardation, Cerebral Palsy and Down Syndrome
Seizure Disorders
Spina Bifida
Tourette Syndrome
The Challenges of Children with Special Needs

Allergies

Harrison, Troon.
Aaron's Awful Allergies. 1998.
PIC BOOK HAR
Aaron loves animals, but his allergies make it difficult for him to find a pet that won't make him ill, until his mother gives him a surprise. Age 3 and up.

Weiner, Ellen.
Taking Food Allergies to School. 1999.
J 616.975 WEI
Written for children, this book is also an important resource for caregivers and educators to better understand food allergies. Topics include sharing lunches, special parties and advice on appropriate snacks. Age 6 and up.

Alopecia Areata

Haddix, Margaret Petersen
Because of Anya. 2002. J Fiction HADDIX
Anya's fourth-grade classmates don't understand why she wears a wig, but when it falls off in front of the whole class, she reveals that she has alopecia areata, a disease that results in hair loss. After initially trying to keep her illness a secret, Anya and her parents are able to be more open about her problem and gain the support of Anya's classmates . Age 10 and up.

Arthritis

Gray, Susan H.
Living with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis 2003. J616.722 GRA
The book begins with a young person who has juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Subsequent chapters explain the physiology of the illness, what causes it, and what it's like to live with it. It concludes with a look at possible treatments and potential cures. Age 10 and up.

Miller, DeeDee.
Taking Arthritis to School. 2002.
J 616.722 MIL
Young Eric talks about how it feels to have arthritis. Includes tips for teachers. Age 6 and up.

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Deans, Sis Boulos.
Rainy. 2005.
J DEANS
Ten-year-old Rainy Tucker, with her restless energy and knack for getting into trouble, leaves her family for the first time to go to sleep-away camp in rural Maine.

Dwyer, Kathleen M.
What Do You Mean I Have Attention Deficit Disorder? 1996.
J 618.92 DWY
Follows eleven-year-old Patrick's activities at home and at school until he is diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and learns how to deal with it. Age 8 and up.

Gantos, Jack.
Joey Pigza Loses Control. 2000. J GANTOS
Joey who is taking medication to keep him from getting too wired, goes to spend the summer with the father he has never known and meets a grown-up version of himself. Age 10 and up.

Gantos, Jack.
What Would Joey Do? 2002. J GANTOS
In this dazzling conclusion to the Joey Pigza trilogy, Gantos's acclaimed hyperactive hero attempts a breathtaking balancing act, as he tries to keep a handle on his wild, wired behavior without letting his hyperactivity spin him out of control all over again. Age 10 and up.

Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key. 1998. J GANTOS
To the constant disappointment of his mother and his teachers, Joey has trouble paying attention or controlling his mood swings when his prescription meds wear off and he starts getting worked up and acting wired. Age 10 and up.

Gehret, Jeanne M.
Eagle Eyes: A Child's Guide to Paying Attention.1996. J 153.1532 GEH
Ben, a boy who shows common signs of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), seems to find himself struggling in situations that require him to concentrate and to control his behavior. Includes a Parent resource guide.

Gordon, Michael.
Jumpin' Johnny Get Back to Work: A Child's Guide to ADHD/Hyperactivity. 1998. J KIT VN GORD JJG G14
The story is told by a youngster with ADHD, who struggles to achieve, but doesn't always meet with success or acceptance. A realistic look at life with ADHD. Age 7 and up.

My Brother's a World-Class Pain: A Sibling's Guide to ADHD/Hyperactivity. 1992. J 618.92 GOR
A siblings struggle with the day-to-day challange of living with someone with ADHD.

Janover, Caroline.
Zipper: The Kid with ADHD. 1997. J Paperback JANOVER
Zach, a fifth-grader who has attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, has trouble concentrating and controlling himself until a retired jazz musician who believes in him gives him the motivation to start trying to do better. Age 8 and up.

Lears, Laurie
Waiting for Mr. Goose. 1999 PARENTING J 649.154 LEA
Stephen, who has trouble sitting still and paying attention, surprises himself when he summons up the patience to catch and help an injured goose. Includes a note to adults about children who have difficulty staying focused, including those with ADHD.

Zipper: The Kid with ADHD. 1997. J Paperback JANOVER
Zach, a fifth-grader who has attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, has trouble concentrating and controlling himself until a retired jazz musician who believes in him gives him the motivation to start trying to do better. Age 8 and up.

Nadeau, Kathleen G. and Ellen B. Dixon.
Learning to Slow Down and Pay Attention: A Book for Kids about ADD. (Second Edition). 1997. J618.92NAD.
Ages 10 and up.

Nemiroff, Marc A. and Jane Annunziata.
Help Is on the Way: A Child's Book about ADD. 1998. J 618.92 NEM
This reassuring, information-packed book is also fun to read! Explains attention deficit disorders (ADD) and includes a special section for parents and guardians. Age 5 and up.

Penn, Audrey
A.D.D. not B.A.D. 2003. J PARENTING 649.154 PEN
Jimmy Jumpingbean and his teacher, Mr. Jugardor, demonstrate to the class why Jimmy's attention deficit disorder makes it hard for him to sit still. Age 5 and up.

Quinn, Patricia O. and Judith M. Stern.
Putting on the Brakes: Young Peoples' Guide to Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. 2001. J 618.92 QUI.
Age 10 and up.

Roberts, Barbara.
Phoebe Flower's Adventures: Phoebe's Best Friend 2000. JPBK ROB.
A young girl who wants to do well, gets into trouble in school because she is impulsive and can't pay attention, learns that she has ADD.

Shreve, Susan.
Trout and Me 2002. J SHREVE
Ben, a sixth grade boy with ADD, finds a new friend and together they inadvertently begin to cause trouble. With self-deprecating humor and extreme honesty, this very realistic book poignantly shows us what it's like to be different and the effects of being labeled "a bad influence." Age 10 and up.

Smith, Mark.
Pay Attention, Slosh! 1997. J Easy Fiction SMITH
When Josh's friends call him "Slosh," it's particularly painful. Although he's smart when it comes to computers and math, Josh also has ADHD--Attention Deficit with Hyperactivity Disorder. After talking to his teacher, Josh's parents decide to take him to a doctor, and things start looking up. Best of all, over time, Josh's classmates come to appreciate him as just another one of the guys. Age 8 and up.

Weiner, Ellen.
Taking A.D.D. to School: A Story About Attention Deficit Disorder. 1999. J 616.8982 WEI
A young boy describes what it is like to have ADD, especially the problems it causes him at school, and how his disorder can be treated and controlled. Age 6 and up.

Zimmett, Debbie.
Eddie Enough! 2001. J ZIMMER
Third-grader Eddie Minetti is always getting in trouble at school until his ADD/ADHD is diagnosed and treated. Age 8 and up.

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Autism

Baldwin, Carol.
Autism. 2003. J 616.8982 BAL
When her autistic little brother Ian wanders off while on a walk to the park, Julie must try to see the world through his eyes in order to find him. Age 10 and up.

Day, Alexander
The Flight of the Dove. 2004. J Parenting 649.154 DAY
Four-year-old Betsy, an autistic child, begins to improve after she sees a dove, one of the animals at her preschool, fly into the air. Based on a true story. Age 5 and up.

Edwards, Becky
My Brother Sammy. 1999. J Parenting 649.154 EDW
A boy describes some of the many feelings he has about his brother Sammy, who is autistic. Age 5 and up.

Ely, Lesley
Looking After Louis. 2004. J Parenting 649.154 ELY
When a new boy with autism joins their classroom, the children try to understand his world and to include him in theirs. Age 6 and up.

Lears, Laurie.
Ian's Walk: A Story about Autism. 1998 PARENTING J 649.154 LEA
When her autistic little brother Ian wanders off while on a walk to the park, Julie must try to see the world through his eyes in order to find him. Age 5 and up.

Lord, Cynthia.
Rules. 2006 FICTION J LORD
Frustrated at life with an autistic brother, twelve-year-old Catherine longs for a normal existence but her world is further complicated by a friendship with an young paraplegic.

Thompson, Mary.
Andy and His Yellow Frisbee.1996. J 618.92 THO
The new girl at school tries to befriend Andy, an autistic boy who spends every recess by himself, spinning a yellow frisbee under the watchful eye of his older sister. Age 5 and up.

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Brain Disorders: Bipolar Disorder, Depression and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Gold, Susan Dudley.
Bipolar Disorder and Depression. 2000. J 616.895 GOL
Discusses the symptoms, diagnosis, cause, and treatment of bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, a mental illness that causes a person's moods to swing from happy and energized to extremely sad. Age 12 and up.

Hesser, Terry Spencer.
Kissing Doorknobs. 1998. HESSER TEEN GOL
Fourteen-year-old Tara describes how her increasingly strange compulsions begin to take over her life and affect her relationships with her family and friends. Age 12 and up.

Levene, Anna.
My friend has epilepsy. 2003. J 616.853 LEV
My Friend... is a series focused on promoting a positive attitude towards disability through understanding and awareness. Each book recounts the story of two friends, one of whom has the featured disability, as we find out about their everyday lives and learn how they cope with their condition.
Martin, Ann M.
A Corner of the Universe. 2002. J MARTIN
Now that her Uncle Adam's "school"--an institution for the mentally disabled--is closing, Hattie's family must deal with a childlike young man whose existence they've denied for years.

Sones, Sonya.
Stop Pretending: What Happened When My Big Sister Went Crazy. 1999. SONES TEEN
Powerful little poems tell the true story of the author's sister's mental breakdown and the impact it has on her and her family. Age 12 and up.

Tashjian, Janet.
Multiple Choice. 1999. J Fiction TAS
Monica, a fourteen-year-old perfectionist and word game expert, tries to break free from all of the obsessive rules in her life by creating a game for living called Multiple Choice. Age 12 and up.

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Cancer

Henry, Cynthia S. and Kim Gosselin.
Taking Cancer to School. 2001. J 616.9942 HEN
Written for children, this book is also an important resource for caregivers and educators to help them better understand children who are ill with cancer. Age 5 and up.

Cystic Fibrosis

Gold, Susan Dudley.
Health Watch: Cystic Fibrosis. 2000. J 616.37 GOL
Discusses the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of cystic fibrosis. Age 12 and up.

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Diabetes

Gosselin, Kim.
Taking Diabetes to School. 1998. J 616.462 GOS
Written for children, this book is also an important resource for caregivers and educators to help them better understand diabetes.Age 7 and up.

Levene, Anna.
My Friend has Diabetes. 2003. J 616.462 LEV
Contains chapters on how diabetes develops, injecting insulin, diabetes at school, etc.Age 7 and up.

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Dyslexia and Learning Differently

Abeel, Samantha.
Reach for the Moon. 1994. J 811.54
Written by a thirteen-year ol girl, this beautiful book of poetry and self-discovery details the author's struggle with a learning disability and how she dealt with it.. Also includes essays by her mother and a special teacher who helped her along the way. Age 10 and up.

Fenner, Carol.
Yolanda's Genius. 1995. JFEN
Yolanda is determined to prove that her younger brother is not a slow learner but a true musical genius. Age 12 and up.

Gavalda, Anna.
Ninety-five Pounds of Hope. 2003. JGAV
From his first day, school had been torture for Gregory because of his learning disabilities and it got progressively worse, until he was expelled in eighth grade, but through all his difficulties, Gregory could count on support from his grandfather, until his grandfather became ill and needed support from Gregory. Age 10 and up.

Gordon, Melanie Apel.
Let's Talk About Dyslexia. 1999. J 371.144GOR EASY READER

Janover, Caroline.
How Many Days until Tomorrow? 2000. J PBK JANOVER
An inspiring and realistic portrait of a boy with a learning disorder on the brink of adolescence. Age 8 and up.

Lauren, Jill.
Succeeding with LD. 1997. J 371.926 LAU
20 true stories about the struggles and triumphs of people of all ages with learning differences. Age 10 and up.

Moynihan, Lauren E.
Taking Dyslexia to School. 2002. J 616.8553 MOY
Elementary school student copes with dyslexia, aided by parents and teachers. Age 7 and up.

Philbrick, W. R.
Freak the Mighty. 1993. Learning disabled Max, who is awkward and very large for his age, and his new friend Freak, whose birth defect has affected his body but not his brilliant mind, find that when they combine forces they make a powerful team. Together they ward off bullies and help kids in distress. Age 10 and up

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Hearing Impairment and Visual loss

Carter, Alden R.
Seeing Things My Way.1998. J 62.4 CAR
A second-grader describes how she and other students learn to use a variety of equipment and methods to cope with their visual impairments. Age 7 and up.

Cohen, Bernard.
Paul Needs Specs.2004. Picture Book COH
Sally explains how her brother Paul's world looked fuzzy until he went to the eye doctor and got his new eyeglasses. Age 4 and up.

Heelan, Jamee Riggio /dt>
Can you Hear a Rainbow? 2002. J 362.42 HEE
A young boy tells how he uses sign language, hearing aids, and his other senses to communicate with others and live a full and active life. Age 8 and up.

Levene, Anna.
My friend is deaf.2003.J 617.LEV
This book is ideal for children who have a deaf friend or have deaf children in their school. It addresses different types and causes of deafness, what it is like to be deaf, how to communicate, and lists useful addresses and organisations. Suitable for ages 7-11 years. Paperback 32 pages 2003

MacKinnon, Christy.
Silent Observer.1994. J 362.4 MAC
"I was born, like my seven brothers and sisters, in a house atop a hill overlooking lovely Bras d'Or Lake". So begins Christy MacKinnon's story of life as a little girl in 19th-century Nova Scotia, Canada. Through wonderful images created with her own words and her watercolors, she tells of a simple, charming life on the family farm; of learning with her father, the master of her town's one-room schoolhouse; and of her eventual travel to Halifax to attend a "special" school. Age 8 and up.

McMahon, Patricia.
Listen for the Bus: David's Story.1995. J 362.41 MCM
The first day of kindergarten is here, and David climbs aboard the bus, unable to see the yellow vehicle or the steps he's climbing--for David is blind. Until now, he has attended a school for the blind. This year he is joining his peers at public school. Age 5 and up.

Millman, Isaac.
Moses Goes to the Circus. 2003. Picture Book MIL
Moses, who is deaf, attends a special circus for vision- and hearing-impaired children with his family. Through this simple yet rich story, readers learn about the deaf community.

Myers, Anna.
Hoggee. 2004. J MYE
Fourteen-year-old Howard finally finds the courage to pursue his dreams of becoming an educator after he learns about sign language and teaches it to his deaf friend in nineteenth- century New York state.

Uhlberg, Myron.
The Printer. 2003. Picture Book UHL
A boy recalls the day his deaf father saved everyone's life when fire broke out at the newspaper printing plant where he worked.

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Mental Retardation, Cerebral Palsy and Down Syndrome

Carter, Alden.
Big Brother Dustin.1999 PARENTING J 649.152 CAR
A boy with Down syndrome helps his parents and grandparents get ready for the birth of his baby sister and chooses the perfect name for her. Age 4 - 8.

Dustin's Big School Day.1999 PARENTING J 649.152 CAR
Second-grader Dustin, who has Down syndrome, anticipates the arrival of two very special guests at his school. Age 4 - 8.

Conly, Jane Leslie.
Crazy Lady.1999. Audio Book . J CASS: VF CL B66 OVERSIZE & J CONLY
As he tries to come to terms with his mother's death, Vernon finds solace in his growing relationship with the neighborhood outcasts, an alcoholic and her retarded son. Age 10 and up.

Fleming, Virginia.
Be Good to Eddie Lee. 1993. J PARENTING 649.153 FLE
Mama has always told Christy to be good to Eddie Lee because he was "different". But did that mean she had to let him follow her around all summer? This sensitive portrayal of a young Down's Syndrome child shows young readers the joy of unconditional friendship. Age 6 - 10.

Gifaldi, David.
Ben, King of the River. 2001. Picture Book GIFALDI
Chad experiences a range of emotions when he goes camping with his parents and his five-year-old mentally disabled brother Ben, who has many developmental problems. Age 6 - 8.

Girnis, Margaret.
ABC for You and Me.2000 PARENTING J 649.152 GIR
Photographs show children with Down syndrome in activities with objects corresponding to the letters of the alphabet. Age 4 - 8.

123 for You and Me.2001 PARENTING J 649.152 GIR
Photographs show children with Down syndrome in activities with objects corresponding to numbers one through twenty. Age 4 - 8.

Gray, Susan H.
Living With Cerebral Palsy. 2003. J 616.83 GRA
The book begins with a young person who has cerebral palsy. Subsequent chapters explain the physiology of the illness, what causes it, and what it's like to live with it. It concludes with a look at possible treatments and potential cures. Age 10 and up.

Holt, Kimberly Willis.
My Louisiana Sky. 1998. J HOLT
Growing up in Saitter, Louisiana, in the 1950s, twelve-year-old Tiger Ann struggles with her feelings about her stern but loving grandmother, her mentally slow parents, and her good friend and neighbor, Jesse. When her sophisticated aunt offers her a glamorous life in the big city of Baton Rouge, Tiger Ann has a big decision to make. Age 10 and up.

McNey, Martha.
A Book about a Girl with Mental Retardation: Leslie's Story.1996. J 362.3 MCN.
Age 5 and up.

Mikaelsen, Ben.
Petey. 1998. J MIKAELSON
In 1922 Petey, who has cerebral palsy, is misdiagnosed as an idiot and institutionalized; sixty years later, still in the institution, he befriends a boy and shares with him the joy of life.
Age 12 and up.

Pulver, Robin.
Way to Go, Alex! 1999 PARENTING J 649.152 PUL
Carly learns a lot about Alex, her mentally disabled older brother, as he trains for and competes in the Special Olympics. Age 5 - 8.

Rheingrover, Jean Sasso.
Veronica's First Year. 1996. Picture Book RHEINGOLD
Nine-year-old Nathan helps welcome his baby sister, who has Down syndrome, into the family and eagerly anticipates the day when she will be able to ride his tricycle. Age 4 - 8.

Rickert, Janet Elizabeth.
Russ and the Almost Perfect Day. 2000. Picture Book RICKERT
Russ, a student with Down syndrome, is having a perfect day until he realizes that the five-dollar bill he has found probably belongs to a classmate. Age 4 - 8.

Rickert, Janet Elizabeth.
Russ and the Apple Tree Surprise.1999. Picture Book RICKERT
After Russ, a five-year-old with Down syndrome, picks a basket of apples and helps his mother and grandmother make a pie, his grandfather invites him into the backyard for a surprise. Age 4 - 8.

Shriver, Maria.
What's Wrong with Timmy? 2001. J 362.3 SHR
What is the best response when a child points out that a disabled child or adult looks "different?" In this book, remarkable for its sensitivity and generosity of spirit, Shriver uses her storytelling art to provide some answers. Age 5 and up.

Stuve-Bodeen, Stephanie.
We'll Paint the Octopus Red.1998. Picture Book STUVE-BODEEN
Emma and her father discuss what they will do when the new baby arrives, but they adjust their expectations when he is born with Down syndrome. Ages 3 - 6.

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Seizure Disorders

Gosselin, Kim.
Taking Seizure Disorders to School: A Story About Epilepsy.2001. J 616.853 GOS
Uses a simple story about a young girl at school to present information about epilepsy. Ages 8 and up.

Spina Bifida

Springer, Nancy.
Colt. 1991. J Fiction SRINGER
Colt's story is launched with histrademark whine, ``I don't want to!'' Handicapped with spina bifida, he resents how adults totally control him. He fearfully resists therapeutic horseback riding, but a few minutes on an Appaloosa named Liverwurst changes his life. Age 8 and up.

Tourette Syndrome

Byalick, Marcia.
Quit It. 2002. J Fiction BYALICK
Diagnosed with a neurological disorder that causes uncontrollable tics, such as coughing and head jerking, sixth-grader Carrie must cope with the embarrassment and strain of various reactions from family, friends, and strangers. Age 10 and up.

Krueger, Tira.
Taking Tourette Syndrome to School. 2001. J 616.83 KRU
A first-person account of what it is like living with Tourette Syndrome every day as told by a young girl. Includes tips for teachers and resources. Age 10 and up.

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The Challenges of Children with Special Needs

Asare, Meshack.
Sosu's Call. 2002. Picture Book ASARE
When a great storm threatens, Sosu, an African boy who is unable to walk, joins his dog Fusa in helping save their village. Preschool and up.

Brown,Tricia.
Someone Special, Just Like You.1995. J 362.4 BRO
Shows preschool disabled children actively playing and learning. . . . Should help the disabled gain acceptance from other children. Preschool and up.

Bunnett, Rochelle.
Friends at School.1995. J Easy Reader 371.9 BUN
Follows a typical school day for a group of children, many of them with disabilities, showing how all of them can be included in class activities regardless of their abilities. Preschool and up.

Caseley, Judith.
Harry and Willy and Carrothead.1991. J Casely
A boy who is born without a limb adjusts to life, gets a prosthesis and makes friends. Ages 5 and up.

Codell, Esme Raji.
Sahara special.2003. J Codell & J AUDIO BOOK
Sahara Jones finds a way out of the special needs classroom and into the mainstream school population, where she not only learns quite a bit about herself, but also teaches others in the process. Ages 10 and up.

Duchscherer, Brian.
Glasses 2001. J Video 791.43 GLA
A near-sighted boy doesn't see things quite the way other kids do and feels different and left out . The video also deals with aspects of acceptance and friendship.

Heelan, Riggio.
Rolling Along: The Story of Taylor and his Wheel Chair. 2000. J HEEL
Taylor has cerebral palsy. His new wheelchair makes a big difference in helping him get around and doing things by himself, even playing basketball.

Hobbs, Valerie.
Stefan's Story. 2003. J Hobbs
Thirteen-year-old, wheelchair-bound Stefan renews his friendship with Carolina as they work together to save an old-growth forest from destruction by loggers.

Kehret, Peg
Small Steps: The Year I Got Polio. 1996. J 362.1 KEH
In a riveting story of courage and hope, Peg Kehret tells of months spent in a hospital when she was 12, first struggling to survive a severe case of polio, then slowly learning to walk again. Age 10 and up.

Lee, Jeffrey.
True Blue 2003. J LEE
Molly's life was turned upside down by the car accident that injured her and crippled her father, but at her new middle school she teams up with a weird misfit for a science competition and makes a true blue friend. Age 10 and up.

McNamee, Graham
Sparks. 2002. J Fiction GRAHAM
When Todd is both happy and anxious about trying to fit in with the regular fifth-grade class but feels confused about how to relate to his former friends in the Special Needs class. A school assignment on the exploited pygmy, Ota Benga, helps give him confidence and clarity. Ages 8 - 12.

Meyer, Donald. editor.
Views from Our Shoes: Growing Up with a Brother or Sister with Special Needs.1997. J 362.1 MEY
A collection of 45 brief essays by children and young adults who have a sibling with special needs, ranging from mental retardation through a number of rare syndromes. The writings are arranged in chronological order, from that of a 4 year old to an 18 year old. Age 8 and up.

Munch, Robert.
Zoom. 2003. Picture Book Munch
A young girl feels invincible when she rides her super-speedy wheelchair. Age 7 and up.

Seskin, Steve.
Don't Laugh at Me. 2002. Picture Book SESKIN
With humor and wonderful drawings the book gently teaches us about tolerance and the acceptance of others, even though they might be "different." A CD of the musical version of the text is included. Age 3 and up.

Senisi, Ellen B.
Just Kids: Visiting a Class for Children with Special Needs.1998 J 649.51 SEN
Second-grader Cindy is assigned to spend part of each day in the class for students with special needs, where she finds out that even though some kids may learn differently or have different abilities, they are all "just kids." Age 8 and up.

Simon, Norma.
Why Am I Different? 1976. J 155.2 SIM
Portrays everyday situations in which children see themselves as "different" in family life, preferences, and aptitudes, and yet feel that being different is all right. Age 3 and up.

Tashjian, Janet.
Tru Confessions, 1997. J Fiction TAS
Twelve-year-old Tru keeps an electronic diary where she documents her desire to cure her developmentally delayed twin brother and her plan to create a television show. Age 10 and up. Compiled from CIP data by Beverly M. Copeland
 
 
      
   
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