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"For the young, blind heroine of The Invisible Elephant, the world is a thrilling place full of sounds, smells, and sensations. Although she doesn't see the world outside with her eyes, nothing stops her from encountering her surroundings with joy and an impressively creative imagination. In four charming stories, we go with her to the zoo, the museum, and art class, and get a peek into her wonderfully magical mind where her grandfather's walking...
3) Pocket Rocks
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No matter how hard he tries, even with the help of his classroom aide, Ian Goobie can't do the things that the other children in his class can do.
Every day he dreads going to school. Then he finds a rock, a rock that fits perfectly in his pocket, a rock that touches all his senses and whisks him away into a whole other world. From then on, as long as he has a rock in his pocket, Ian Goobie can manage his daily challenges.
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A mother and daughter spend a sunny day at the beach together where they swim, dance, build sandcastles, and, most importantly, communicate. But their communication is not spoken; rather, it is created by loving hands that use American Sign Language.
Readers will learn how to sign 15 words using American Sign Language with the help of sidebars that are both instructive and playful. And the beautifully illustrated beach scenes will appeal both to...
5) The Patch
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The kids at school want to know why Becca is wearing glasses and a patch. Instead of telling them she has amblyopia, Becca leads her friends on imaginative adventures to explain her new fashion accessory. Mitch Vane's illustrations capture the spunky exuberance of this resourceful heroine.
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Sister Butterfly is an illustrated story with songs about inclusion, belonging, and compassion. Carla approaches a favorite corner of the garden where she feels safe and happy. Her vigilant brother knows that Carla can create beautiful fantasies as she twirls round and round to music only she can hear, engaged in quiet conversation with the small creatures and her favorite flowers.
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Does your child ever sit by themselves-alone and seemingly friendless? Meet Carla, our self-appointed social committee of one, who makes everyone at summer camp feel welcome. Carla spots a shy new boy who hides from others in his cabin, closing his curtain. Carla follows her heart and gathers a small group of fellow campers to coax him out to play games. With Carla's encouragement, our new camper builds up his self-confidence, loses his fear, and...
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Can a hyperactive monkey learn the art of patience and turn a sticky situation into a lesson on teamwork?An entertaining tale featuring Jaxon, a rocket-bound monkey with ADHD!When an exciting trip is on the horizon, Jaxon's boundless energy leads him to the ticket line, accompanied by his trusty friend Bentley Hippo. But amidst the anticipation, Jaxon finds himself struggling to wait his turn, testing his patience with each attempt to jump ahead.In...
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Mommy wonders if carrying a sign explaining that David is autistic would be helpful in awkward social situations
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Karen MAINVILLE is a Quebec author and illustrator. She has a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, majoring in Painting and Drawing at Concordia University in Montreal.
She is the author and illustrator of the Fiona and Lili series (Fides 2011).
11) David's world
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Mommy assures Gaby that her little brother loves her. But he is such a pest! Is Mommy right?
This is the story of David is an autistic child who is full of energy.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Karen MAINVILLE is a Quebec author and illustrator. She has a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, majoring in Painting and Drawing at Concordia University in Montreal.
She is the author and illustrator of the Fiona and Lili series (Fides 2011).
12) Hurricane Wills
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"There's a hurricane smashing, trashing, bashing through our house. CRASH! BANG! WALLOP!" The hurricane is Wills, Chris's thirteen-year-old brother. He has ADHD. Having a brother who causes so much chaos around the house is hard on eleven-year-old Chris. Sometimes Wills acts like he's six years younger, sometimes like he's only a toddler. He throws food on the floor, has tantrums, and teases Chris relentlessly. And when Chris and Wills's dad moves...
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The world can present many obstacles-for people with a handicap, simply getting from place to place can be a major challenge. A dog named Pedro wants to explore the world but his lack of sight makes it too dangerous for him to dodge the whizzing cars on a busy street. He meets Rosalie the cat, who is also on a journey but her damaged leg prevents her from crossing the street quickly and unharmed. The pair realizes that they can use each other's strengths...
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Join a very special boy on a stargazing adventure in this heartwarming picture book that's sure to spark your child's imagination.
Andrew Moore is not like other children. He doesn't talk or run or jump. But he loves to smile and laugh-and go on the most wonderful outings! When he soars into the night sky to meet the constellations, his new friend Andromeda is taken by a sea monster. Andrew must team up with Pegasus, the flying horse, to help Andromeda....
15) The Curiosities
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A lyrical and moving celebration of neurodiversity and self-discovery, from the award-winning author of The Bone Sparrow.
With the Curiosities, a whole world of wonder awaits...
One morning, at dawn, the Curiosities choose Miro to nest on. At first, he doesn't notice. They blend in, perching on his shoulder and nuzzling into his hair. Over time, Miro discovers that he sees and feels things differently than everyone else around him.
The Curiosities...
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