Be kind
by Pat Zietlow Miller

A thoughtful picture book illustrates the power of small acts of kindness, from the award-winning author of Sophie's Squash. Simultaneous eBook.

The big umbrella
by Amy June Bates

An authorial debut by the illustrator of Hillary Rodham Clinton and her daughter combines lush artwork and lyrical text in a subtle tribute to inclusion and tolerance that depicts a growing number of young people huddling under a big umbrella on a rainy day. Simultaneous eBook.

Daniel's new friend
by Becky Friedman

A storybook based on a popular episode finds Daniel and Miss Elaina visiting Prince Wednesday's castle for a play date and making friends with Wednesday's cousin, who wears braces on her legs to help her walk. Simultaneous eBook. Original. TV tie-in.

Douglas, you need glasses!
by Ged Adamson

A dog who needs glasses but doesn't know it lands in hairy situations because of his poor eyesight, from eating out of the wrong bowl to walking through wet cement, until his owner takes him to an eye doctor and has him fitted with a perfect pair of glasses. Simultaneous eBook.

Everyone is equal : the kids' book of tolerance
by Anders Hanson

Explains the importance of tolerance and describes how to be tolerant of others' abilities, beliefs, and looks

I am human : a book of empathy
by Susan Verde

The team behind I Am Peace presents a hopeful celebration of empathy and family that meditates on the great and challenging aspects of being human, revealing how it is okay to make mistakes while emphasizing the power of good choices and being compassionate. Illustrated by the award-winning artist of the Judy Moody series

I'm like you, you're like me : a book about understanding and appreciating each other
by Cindy Gainer

Featuring new illustrations, a classic introduction to diversity for young children describes differences in comprehensive ways, from hair that is straight or curly, bodies that are big or small or beliefs that are celebrated in different ways, in a volume complemented by a section containing tips and activities for reinforcing key themes.

It's okay to be different
by Todd Parr

Illustrations and brief text describe all kinds of differences that are "okay," such as "It's Okay to be a different color," "It's Okay to need some help," "It's Okay to be adopted," and "It's Okay to have a Different nose."

I walk with Vanessa : a story about a simple act of kindness
by Kerascot

A wordless story inspired by real events follows the actions of a little girl who inspires her community to stand up to bullying when a classmate is treated badly and she chooses to stand by her side, an act of kindness that leads to greater acceptance, understanding and the discovery of strength in numbers. By the illustrators of Malala's Magic Pencil.

Just ask! : be different, be brave, be you
by Sonia Sotomayor

The boundary-breaking Supreme Court Justice and the award-winning author of Book Fiesta present a celebration of the world’s diversity that explains why different people make the world more vibrant and wonderful, just the way a variety of plants and flowers enhance a garden. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.

Lovely
by Jess Hong

A vibrant celebration of diversity combines evocative imagery with simple, one-word descriptions that explain how big or small, curly or straight, quiet or loud or any other contrasting differences are all equally wonderful.

Rosie the raven
by Helga Bansch

When the last egg in the ravens nest hatches, little Rosie, a girl, emerges who tries unsuccessfully to do whatever her feathered brothers and sisters do, but finally she realizes there are certain things that only she can do

Same, same, but different
by Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw

Pen pals Elliott and Kailash discover that even though they live in different countries--America and India--they both love to climb trees, own pets and ride school buses.

The way I act
by Steve Metzger

Illustrations and rhyming text portray children behaving in a variety of ways, including showing compassion and bravery

We're all wonders
by R. J Palacio

Augie enjoys the company of his dog, Daisy, and using his imagination, but painfully endures the taunts of his peers because of his facial deformity

We're amazing 1, 2, 3!
by Leslie Kimmelman

Elmo, Abby, and their friend Julia, who has autism, have a delightful playdate together

What does it mean to be kind?
by Rana DiOrio

Explores what it means to be kind by giving everyday examples of how people can be kind to others, and to themselves

What if everybody did that?
by Ellen Javernick

Uses whimsical mixed-media illustrations to help children understand the consequences of messy, disruptive and otherwise thoughtless behaviors if rules were broken on a large scale.

What if everybody thought that?
by Ellen Javernick

Clear prose and lighthearted artwork combine in a companion to the best-selling What If Everybody Did That? that explores the preconceived notions we should challenge about the world and why it is important to think before judging someone. Illustrations

What makes us unique? : our first talk about diversity
by Jillian Roberts

What Makes Us Unique? provides an accessible introduction to the concept of diversity, teaching children how to respect and celebrate people's differences and that ultimately, we are all much more alike than we are different. Additional questions at the back of the book allow for further discussion."--Amazon.com

Whoever you are
by Mem Fox

Aims to teach tolerance by showing how, across the earth, across cultures and generations, whether children are crying, laughing, or playing, they are all alike inside although they may appear very different on the outside.

All my stripes : a story for children with autism
by Shaina Rudolph

Zane rushes home to tell his mother about problems he faced during his school day, and she reminds him that while others may only see his "autism stripe," he has stripes for honesty, caring, and much more

The black book of colors
by Menena Cottin

Illustrations with raised lines and descriptions of color based on imagery provide readers with an interactive experience to the concept of blindness, and includes a full Braille alphabet.

Different abilities
by Rebecca Pettiford

Explores how different people have different abilities, including a girl who reads braille, one who is the fastest student in school because wheels are faster than feet, and two boys who can communicate in signs without anyone hearing them

Don't call me special : a first look at disability
by Pat Thomas

Explores questions and concerns about physical disabilities in a simple and reassuring way, explaining individual disabilities, special equipment that is available to help the disabled, and how people of all ages can deal with disabilities and live happy and full lives. Original.

Isaac and his amazing Asperger superpowers!
by Melanie Walsh

A little boy with Asperger's Syndrome celebrates his differences while explaining how he often has more energy than other kids, has very acute senses and says things that may be blunt but are never intended to be mean. By the creator of Living with Mom and Living with Dad.

My travelin' eye
by Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw

Jenny Sue loves that her "travelin' eye" lets her see the world in a special way, and so she is not happy when her teacher suggests that her parents take her to an opthamologist to fix the lazy eye.

Not so different : what you really want to ask about having a disability
by Shane Burcaw

The disabilities advocate behind the nonprofit, laughingatmynightmare.com, presents a highly visual reference that answers the most common questions about his wheelchair and spinal muscular atrophy, describing how he works through his physical challenges so that he can fully enjoy the activities he loves.

Some kids are blind : a 4D book
by Lola M. Schaefer

"Some people are blind. What does that mean? Using simple, engaging text and full-color photos, readers learn what blindness is, how it can be caused, and what daily life is like for someone who can't see.This book includes a video, which launches via a 4D app"

Some kids are deaf : A 4D Book
by Lola M. Schaefer

Explains what deafness is, how some deaf children deal with their condition, and what sign language is

Uniquely wired : a story about autism and its gifts
by Julia Cook

An autistic boy named Zak describes, from his point of view, the sometimes unconventional ways that he responds to the world around him

We'll paint the octopus red
by S. A. Bodeen

Emma and her father discuss what they will do when the new baby arrives, but they adjust their expectations when he is born with Down syndrome

Yes I can! : a girl and her wheelchair
by Kendra J. Barrett

"Carolyn is in a wheelchair, but she doesn't let that stop her! She can do almost everything the other kids can, even if sometimes she has to do it a little differently"

All the way to the top : how one girl's fight for Americans with disabilities changed everything
by Annette Bay Pimentel

A picture book tribute to the achievements of activist Jennifer Keelan describes her diagnosis with cerebral palsy at birth, the limitations she overcame to pursue life on her own terms and her 8-year-old participation in the Capital Crawl on behalf of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Illustrations.

Baby loves the five senses : hearing!
by Ruth Spiro

Baby loves the five senses! Accurate enough for experts, yet simple enough for baby, this clever board book explores the science of sound and hearing. Beautiful, visually stimulating illustrations complement age-appropriate language to encourage baby’s sense of wonder. Parents and caregivers may learn a thing or two, as well! Illustrations.

Baby loves the five senses : sight!
by Ruth Spiro

Featuring age-appropriate explanations of scientific concepts, a vision-themed entry in the board book series about the five senses features an energetic multicultural toddler who touches on such subjects as the parts of the eye, light and rainbows. Illustrations.

Brave
by Stacy McAnulty

Presents the ways in which ordinary kids are just as brave as superheroes, showing how they have courage when they perform such acts as check under the bed for monsters, persevere in a race, rescue a cat from a tree, fight illness, and tell the truth

Hands & hearts : With 15 Words in American Sign Language
by Donna Jo Napoli

A mother and daughter spend a sunny day at the beach swimming, dancing, building sandcastles and communicating through sign language, in a gentle introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) that is complemented by instructive sidebars.

Have fun, Molly Lou Melon
by Patty Lovell

When Gertie moves in next door with fancy toys and a huge television set, Molly shares lessons she learned from her grandmother about homemade playthings and imagination.

Hello goodbye dog
by Maria Gianferrari

A faithful dog who loves nothing more than to help his girl chews through tethers and escapes from crates, their home and the backyard in order to follow her to locations where dogs are not allowed. By the author of Coyote Moon and the award-winning illustrator of MINE!

King for a day
by Rukhsana Khan

"Even though he is confined to a wheelchair, a Pakistani boy tries to capture the most kites during Basant, the annual spring kite festival, and become "king" for the day. Includes an afterword about the Basant festival"--Provided by publisher

We're different, we're the same
by Bobbi Jane Kates

Elmo and an array of classic characters help teach toddlers that everyone is the same on the inside and that it is differences that make our world wonderful, in a lighthearted celebration of diversity that features nostalgic illustrations by a veteran Sesame Street artist.

A boy called Bat
by Elana K Arnold

When his veterinarian mom brings home a stray baby skunk that needs rehabilitation before it can be placed in a wild animal shelter, Bixby, a boy on the autism spectrum, resolves to prove that he is up to the challenge of caring for the skunk permanently. By the author of A Question of Miracles. Simultaneous eBook. 30,000 first printing.

Braced
by Alyson Gerber

Looking forward to a promising new school year playing soccer and spending time with her crush, Rachel receives the terrible news that her scoliosis has gotten worse and that she will be required to wear a back brace that sets her apart from her peers and challenges her sense of self. A first novel. Simultaneous eBook.

Dog driven
by Terry Lynn Johnson

A talented but sight-impaired musher signs up for a dangerous commemorative race in the Canadian wilderness to prove herself while raising awareness of the disease that is costing her and her sister their sight. 35,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.

El Deafo
by Cece Bell

The author recounts in graphic novel format her experiences with hearing loss at a young age, including using a bulky hearing aid, learning how to lip read, and determining her "superpower."

Fish in a tree
by Lynda Mullaly Hunt

Hiding the truth about her inability to read from a highly motivated new teacher, Ally eventually discovers that her dyslexia is nothing to be ashamed of and gains new confidence as she finds alternative ways to learn. By the award-winning author of One for the Murphys. Simultaneous eBook.

Insignificant events in the life of a cactus
by Dusti Bowling

New friends and a mystery help Aven, thirteen, adjust to middle school and life at a dying western theme park in a new state, where her being born armless presents many challenges

Out of my mind
by Sharon M. Draper

Possessing a photographic memory in spite of an inability to walk or speak, Melody is mistaken as mentally challenged by those who cannot see beyond her cerebral palsy, impelling her to discover a way to communicate. By the two-time Coretta Scott King-winning author of Copper Sun. 40,000 first printing.

Roll with it
by Jamie Sumner

Twelve-year-old Ellie, who has cerebral palsy, finds her life transformed when she moves with her mother to small-town Oklahoma to help care for her grandfather, who has Alzheimer's Disease

Show me a sign
by Ann Clare LeZotte

The Deaf librarian and author of T4 draws on the true history of a thriving 19th-century Deaf community on Martha’s Vineyard in the story of a girl whose proud lineage is threatened by land disputes with the Wampanoag and a ruthlessly ambitious scientist. Simultaneous eBook.

Sunnyside Plaza
by Scott Simon

Living in a community center for people with disabilities, Sally teams up with a pair of detectives when a series of tragic events suspiciously ends the lives of fellow residents. A first novel by the host of NPR’s Weekend Edition With Scott Simon. 40,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.

The truth as told by Mason Buttle
by Leslie Connor

An oversized youth with challenging learning disabilities is wrongly suspected of having a hand in his best friend's death, a situation that compels him to create an underground haven for himself and a bullied new friend. By the award-winning author of Waiting for Normal. 50,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.

Ugly
by Robert Hoge

Born with a large facial tumor and stunted legs, Robert Hoge shares how he refused to let what made him different stand in the way of leading a happy, successful life

The war that saved my life
by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

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. Simultaneous eBook.

Wonder
by R. J Palacio

A special movie tie-in edition of the best-selling first novel by the author of 365 Days of Wonder traces the story of a boy whose extraordinary face inspired the Choose Kind movement, in an edition that is complemented by an insert with film photos and an author interview. Movie tie-in. Simultaneous eBook.