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41) I'm Ugly
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Mia, the baby elephant, portrays the thousands of children burned annually in the USA alone. In a flash, not only does her mother die, but her body is badly burned and permanently disfigured. Her entire life is changed forever. Together with her loving family, Mia offers a message of hope. She is the uncelebrated, unknown heroine that children frequently become when forced to adjust during times of loss. She is the example for unaware adults of the...
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Avery is a little three-year-old boy in preschool. He has hearing problems, which in turn causes speech problems. Not being able to talk normally keeps Avery from making friends. Over summer break, Avery goes to the doctor for testing. That visit, with the help and love of his family, changes his life.
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Millions of children in the United States struggle with ADHD. The disorder can make it hard for them to sit still, focus, or read. This book introduces readers to some of the ways that ADHD can challenge people, and some of the ways in which it can be a superpower. This own-voices story of neurodiversity will open readers' minds to the strengths of people who think and act differently.
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Denise is a great friend. She was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at the age of two. She was destined to become a helper and teacher. When she was four years old, she alerted hospital staff that a baby's ventilator wasn't working properly. The staff and her family were very proud of her. She persevered through hospital stays, joint aches, and being teased. She graduated and became a special education teacher. She is a caring individual and advocates...
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Young people with disabilities often face challenges as they prepare for middle school, high school, and the workplace. This insightful volume reassures youth with disabilities that they aren't alone and helps them understand, and use, their rights under the law that was created to protect them: the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Readers will find detailed yet accessible explanations of the ADA and how it applies to them, along with tips to...
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Through the eyes of 10-year-old Benjamin Giroux, being odd is different, and different is a good thing. This is what the then fifth-grader hoped to convey in his poem, beginning every few sentences with "I am," about what it is like to live with autism. Inspired by a school assignment, Benjamin's raw and emotional words poured out onto the page, but when he feared they were not any good, his parents shared the poem with friends and family. Little...
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Zach and his best friend, Big Teddy, are determined to win the best booth at Seaside Lower Grade's school fall carnival for the second year. The stakes are high as everyone works hard to come up with the best idea. Will Zach and Big Teddy's space wars booth out do everyone or will Alyssa and her clan strike back, and win the big prize?
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Zoe mostly has it good. Her parents are nice, her brother isn’t half bad, and her dog Ella is amazing. But Zoe thinks her life is boring? Nothing ever changes. She’s stuck in her wheelchair and her parents never let her do anything fun. And it really bugs her that some of the kids think she’s not smart just because her body doesn’t always do what she wants.
Then in the midst of the holiday season, Zoe learns about the diverse cultures of...
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Nothing that happens in our life is a surprise to God. Only He knows why. When trials come my way, I sometimes wonder and then ask the question, "Why me, Lord?" Countless times, I've received the same answer, "Why not you?"I thought that my life was in a good place spiritually, and I felt really free to praise God. That's when Satan's games began. Beware of Satan's sneak attacks. He's out to get the saints of God by any means necessary. He's sent...
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Amanda's Fall, with charming illustrations by Bijan Samaddar, depicts an event common in schools today. Young Amanda gets a concussion after falling and hitting her head during recess. While she can hear people talking, she cannot respond. Amanda is taken to a doctor for evaluation. Wisely, her parents ask for a prognosis, which in Amanda's case, is a good one. Author Kelly Darmofal offers readers her third book on TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury), encouraging...
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The Seasons of Emma is a book about a little girl who has special needs. Emma was born with polio and club feet. We hope that her adventures will be an inspiration to all children and individuals with special needs.
The Seasons of Emma is the first in a series of books that will follow Emma, her friends and family, as she grows, experiences life, and overcomes the challenges faced by children with disabilities. Through her adventures, you will see...
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"This is an awesome and colorful book showing how children with disabilities can do things just like their peers. The book encourages making decisions and choices in real world situations. The photographs were awesome as well." - VS, Verified Purchaser
In MyaGrace Wants to Get Ready, a young girl with disabilities delights us with her enthusiasm as she gets ready to attend her school dance. MyaGrace bubbles over with joy every step of the way...
54) Pegamento
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Esta imaginativa historia está protagonizada por un adolescente, Héctor, que no solo padece acoso escolar sino que cuenta con la mala fortuna de pertenecer a una familia desestructurada y con muchos problemas. A la mayor parte de estos problemas el protagonista se enfrenta con lógica, pero esta le lleva a varios enredos que se complican tal como van pasando los días, ya que la relación que Héctor establece con los demás es el resultado de los...
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The King and Queen of Puppy Kingdom are joyfully awaiting the arrival of their Prince. But the couple and their kingdom are thrown into upheaval when it is learned that Prince Puppy will arrive early, before his important crown is completed. How can they call him Prince without a crown? Discover how the King solves this problem in Prince Preemie: A Tale of a Tiny Puppy Who Arrives Early. Children will be swept away into this dreamy, fairy tale land...
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Carl is Deaf. He cannot hear, but he can learn anything. So when his class goes on a field trip to the museum, Carl is ready to show what he knows! Follow along as Carl stands up for himself so he can participate during a field trip in the fiction book Carl Goes on a Field Trip!
Carl was first introduced in our Katie Can series, based on our best-selling book of the same title. Continue following along on Carl's journey in the new and inclusive...
57) Just like You
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Every child was, born with a great purpose in life, including children with special needs. In "Just like You," join Kurt, who wants to share with you, his story and his purpose in life with humor. Everyone can learn a lesson from Kurt, including adults.
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A delightful and humorous diary account from "Bix," a plain Jane from a struggling family trying to outdo and steal the third-grade classroom stage from Valerie, whose mother is a famous author. Miss Popular may be a wheelchair-user, but she knows how to charm the classroom, and her pink bejeweled wheelchair rules. In a pique of frustration, Bix resorts to lies to steal the limelight from Miss Popular. She also announces that she will be having a...
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Gabby knows how hard it is to be different from others in the school. Sometimes her own experiences were painful and lonely. She was told she was autistic, and she felt very alone. Gabby rode a special bus to school and went to classrooms where there were few students. Other kids on the playground didn't include her. Even most adults didn't understand her. She wanted friends so badly, and she wanted to be included in schoolyard games! But things got...
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