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• Different

  a Great Thing to Be!

  Avis, Heather

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  Vivid illustrations and rhyming text introduce Macy, whose kindness shines in a world that celebrates differences.

• You're So Amazing!

  Catchpole, James

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  A young boy with a limb difference wishes people could see him for who he is, rather than treating him as "so amazing" due to his disability.

• What Happened to You?

  Catchpole, James

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  All Joe wants to do is play and have fun with other kids. It's annoying to constantly being seen first for his disability. A book to spark conversations

• Harley the Hero

  Collins, Peggy

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  Harley, Ms. Prichard's service dog, restores order after a fire and helps Amelia, a student with auditory sensitivities, come out of hiding.

• I Am Extraordinary

  Curry, Stephen

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  Mila, a girl with hearing loss, dreams of playing soccer but is self-conscious about her hearing aids. Through her journey, she finds self-acceptance and confidence.

• Oona and the Shark

  Oona the Mermaid

  Dipucchio, Kelly

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  Oona the mermaid is friendly with everyone, but her attempts to befriend a shark with sensory issues fail, making her realize what's fun for her may be overwhelming for him. Also available in print.

• The Curiosities

  Fraillon, Zana

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  Winning and wondrous, this picture book is a compelling appreciation of neurodiversity.

• Too Much!

  An Overwhelming Day

  Gutiérrez, Jolene

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  This picture book explores a child's struggle with sensory sensitivity, offering ways to find calm. Also available in eBook format via Hoopla.

• King for a Day

  Khan, Rukhsana

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  Malik, in his wheelchair, becomes a hero at the spring kite festival by skillfully using his handmade small kite to conquer the bully next door.

• The Mermaid With No Tail

  Long, Jessica Tatiana

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  Paralympic champion Jessica Long, tells the story of a mermaid without a tail who faces ridicule for being different, but trains hard and ultimately triumphs in the Mermaid Games.

• You Are Brave

  a Book About Trying New Things

  O'Hair, Margaret

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  Sofia Sanchez, a girl with Down syndrome, shares her message of perseverance and bravery with kids everywhere

• Charlie Makes a Splash!

  Peete, Holly Robinson

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  Charlie, with autism, shares life with his twin sister Callie and describes water as a calming hug for focus.

• A Sky-blue Bench

  Rahman, Bahram

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  Aria returns to school with a prosthetic leg but finds sitting on the floor painful; she builds her own bench, inspiring her classmates.Also available in French.