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Books with characters who have disabilities

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humblebumble · 05/03/2015 15:54

Please could you recommend any books that have children who have disabilities who are part of the book but their disability (seen or unseen) is not the main feature of the book. My son's class (he's 7) is doing a study on "differences" and what makes a community and his younger brother has a rare medical condition and I wanted to help the teacher show the children in the class that differences can come in many different forms.

Thanks in advance.

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Leeds2 · 05/03/2015 16:58

Topsy and Tim Make A Friend by Jean Adamson. The new girl in T&T's class uses a wheelchair. May be too young for aged 7.

Ringo the Flamingo. Can't remember the author, but a flamingo is born with legs that don't work so he feels useless, until there is a forest fire and he has a talent that helps. Again, a picture book for young readers.

Warrior Scarlett by Rosemary Sutcliffe. Boy born with a withered arm, so unable to slay a wolf and gain full entry to his tribe.

What Katy Did by Susan Coolidge. Katy falls out of a tree and suffers paralysis.

Joey Pigza Swallowed The Key by (Jack?) Gantos. Joey has autism. Primary school book, but not sure of recommended reading age.

Not sure if they will be of any use or not!

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