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Series
I funny volume 3
Language
English
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Description
As the Planet's Funniest Kid Comic finals near, Jamie faces a whirlwind of attention at school and in the media and the fame starts to go to his head, but in Hollywood with Uncle Frankie, some of his fellow comedians quickly show him what competition and pressure are all about.
2) Janine
Author
Series
Janine (Maryann Cocca-Leffler) volume 1
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
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Description
"Janine is one of a kind. She focuses on the positive while navigating life with disabilities. She makes a difference just by being herself"--
3) Rain reign
Author
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
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Children's Books- Disabilities and Neurodiversity
If You Like One and Only Ivan, Read These!
Womens History Month - JF
If You Like One and Only Ivan, Read These!
Womens History Month - JF
Description
Struggling with Asperger's, Rose shares a bond with her beloved dog, but when the dog goes missing during a storm, Rose is forced to confront the limits of her comfort levels, even if it means leaving her routines in order to search for her pet.
4) Gabriela
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Introducing American Girl's 2017 Girl of the Year! Find out how the girl's story began in this first of four novels. American girl, girl of the year series.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
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Description
Derek Fallon has expanded his taste in cartoons to the world of manga and anime. Together with his friends Carly, Matt, and Umberto, Derek has fun learning about all the cool aspects of ninja culture. When someone starts vandalizing their school with graffiti of a mischievous troll-like figure, these ninjas-in-training are convinced they'll be able to crack the case. But it turns out that being a ninja is a lot more work than they thought, and this...
Author
Series
Aven Green volume 1
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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Description
Third-grader Aven Green has been solving mysteries for a whole month-cracking such cases as The Mystery of the Cranky Mom. But can this perceptive detective solve two cases at the same time? First her teacher's lunch bag disappears. Then Aven's great-grandma's dog goes missing. Fortunately, since Aven was born without arms, all the "arm" cells went to her super-powered brain instead. (That's her theory.) This hilarious chapter book showcases a new...
12) Let it glow
Author
Series
Enchanted Pony Academy volume 3
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
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Description
Discouraged when she realizes it's harder than she thought to ride with the children, Electra hopes she can find her perfect match and become a royal pony.
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
An uplifting, inspirational celebration of God's love for all, demonstrated through the everyday experiences of an inclusive cast of young characters. Our world is filled with people of different sizes, shapes, colors, and talents, and each one of us is equally deserving of God's love. Rhyming text and sweet illustrations portray an inclusive cast of characters engaged in a variety of everyday activities, from taking a family trip and walking in the...
14) Hummingbird
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
When twelve-year-old Olive, who suffers from brittle bone disease and has been homeschooled all her life, finally attends school in person she soon discovers fitting in is not that easy, but if she can find the magical wish-granting hummingbird that supposedly lives nearby, and prove herself worthy, maybe her deepest wish will be granted.
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
Español
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Description
¡Hola! ¿Os acordáis de nosotros? Somos Juan y Abi, y esta es la historia de nuestra hermana Pepita. Tiene ya 4 años, va al cole, tiene montones de amigos, le encanta el helado y las patatas fritas, le fascina la música y adora bailar. ¿Quieres conocerla más de cerca? Te invitamos a hacerlo con nosotros para que veas por qué Pepita es muy muy especial.
Hi! Remember us? We are Juan and Abi, and this is the story of our sister, Pepita. She is...
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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Description
Middle-schooler Lexi has always tried to keep the chaos under control by keeping to a carefully planned schedule, but today things have just gone wrong: her little brother is back in the hospital because of his twisted-up insides, she is late for school, and her best friend Cassa is hanging out with the new girl; but when she finds a bag of four wishing stones in the antique shop and wishes that Cassa would stop talking to Marina, and it actually...
Author
Series
Aven Green volume 2
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Now that third-grader Aven Green has retired from sleuthing, it's time to conquer a whole new world: baking! Aven knows she's an expert baker of cakes and cookies since she's been baking with her mom for a really long time. Plus no one bakes quite like she does. She cracks eggs with her feet and measures sugar and flour with her feet (plus measuring cups), since she was born without arms. And now Aven has her eye on the prize: a beautiful blue ribbon...
18) Like me
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"A delightful book to help our children understand how we are all different and we are also the same."-Trillia Newbell, author of God's Very Good Idea and The Big Wide Welcome This children's picture book follows a sibling of a child with a disability as they go through their day. A simple story with an important message, Like Me helps kids recognize the many similarities they share with disabled kids and model a loving and understanding approach...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
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Children's Books- Disabilities and Neurodiversity
Disability Pride Month
Diversity Picture Books
Social-Emotional Learning
Disability Pride Month
Diversity Picture Books
Social-Emotional Learning
Description
"A picture book about Wonder's Auggie Pullman as a young boy"--
Author
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
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Children's Books- Disabilities and Neurodiversity
Historical Fiction - JF
Historical Fiction- MID/ JF
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Historical Fiction - JF
Historical Fiction- MID/ JF
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Description
A young disabled girl and her brother are evacuated from London to the English countryside during World War II, where they find life to be much sweeter away from their abusive mother.
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