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Chapter Books About Neurodivergence

Chapter books about neurodivergent characters have the space to show what daily life actually looks like: the accommodations, the misunderstandings, the strengths that only show up when the world makes room for them. These 315 books center that experience.

315 books

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How to Hug an Elephant

Henry Winkler, Lin Oliver

For the child who thinks outside the box but struggles with traditional schoolwork. This humorous tale celebrates findin

Cover of Daydreaming

For the creative child who often hears 'pay attention' but is secretly exploring distant worlds, this story celebrates t

Cover of The World from Up Here

The World from Up Here

Cecilia Galante

For children navigating the heavy weight of 'what-ifs,' this story follows a girl facing her phobias to help her mother

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Cover of The Pros & Cons of Being a Frog

The Pros & Cons of Being a Frog

Sue deGennaro

A shy boy and a vibrant girl bond over an unusual frog costume, but a moment of frustration threatens their new connecti

Ages 4–8

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Little Helpers: Animals on the Job!

Michéle Brummer Everett

Discover the incredible and surprising jobs service animals perform every day to help their human partners live active,

Cover of Punching the Clock: Funny Action Idioms

Marvin Terban's Wordplay #6

Punching the Clock: Funny Action Idioms

Hold your horses and raise the roof with this playful guide to over 100 colorful expressions that mean something totally

Cover of Counting By 7s

Holly Goldberg Sloan

For the child who feels like an outsider and is navigating the heavy weight of loss, this story shows how a family can b

Cover of Think of a Link

Think of a Link

For the student who feels overwhelmed by lists and facts, this guide provides clever memory tricks and mnemonics to make

Cover of Risk N' Roses

Growing up in 1948 Bronx, Skip struggles to balance her duty to her sister with her desperate desire to be accepted by t

Cover of A Little Space for Me

A Little Space for Me

Jennifer Gray Olson

For the child who feels overwhelmed by a loud or busy world, this gentle story teaches the importance of finding and nur

Cover of Born Scared

For the teenager grappling with severe anxiety or panic disorders, this high-stakes thriller explores what it takes to f

Cover of Like Lava In My Veins

Like Lava In My Veins

For the child who experiences 'big feelings' like a physical heat, this vibrant story validates their intensity while of

Cover of "Slowly, Slowly, Slowly," Said the Sloth

"Slowly, Slowly, Slowly," Said the Sloth

The other jungle animals think the sloth is just being lazy, but he has a very peaceful explanation for why living life

Cover of Big and Noisy Simon

Big and Noisy Simon

Simon loves to make noise, but a trip to see the elephants in Africa helps him understand there is a time for thundering

Cover of On a Beam of Light: A Story of Albert Einstein

On a Beam of Light: A Story of Albert Einstein

For the child who asks a million questions about the stars and feels a little different from their peers. Celebrate the

Cover of How to Stop Freaking Out: The Ultimate Guide to Keeping Cool When Life Feels Chaotic

How to Stop Freaking Out: The Ultimate Guide to Keeping Cool When Life Feels Chaotic

For the middle-grade child who feels overwhelmed by big emotions, this humorous guide offers clinical tools and mindfuln

Cover of How the Forest Feels

How the Forest Feels

For the child who experiences the world through their hands, this soothing woodland walk celebrates curiosity and the ta

Cover of Sullivan, Who Is Always Too Loud

The Sullivan Kids #1

Sullivan, Who Is Always Too Loud

For the child who has a naturally big, booming voice and high energy, Sullivan's story validates their vibrant spirit wh

Cover of Mad as a Wet Hen! And Other Funny Idioms

Marvin Terban's Wordplay

Mad as a Wet Hen! And Other Funny Idioms

English is full of strange phrases that don't mean what they say. Learn the funny origins and true meanings of over 100

Cover of Harrison P. Spader, Personal Space Invader

My Best Behavior

Harrison P. Spader, Personal Space Invader

Christianne Jones

For the child who struggles to keep their hands to themselves or understand physical boundaries, this story offers a fri

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TouchThinkLearn #5

Tiny fingers can grasp the concept of counting by fitting raised shapes into matching cutouts in this tactile, multisens

Cover of Appelemando's Dreams

Appelemando's Dreams

Patricia Polacco

Appelemando’s colorful dreams are just a distraction to the villagers until his imagination begins to physically transfo

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Every Missing Piece

Melanie Conklin

For the child grappling with 'what-ifs' and anxiety, this mystery helps readers understand that their hyper-vigilance ca

Cover of Tommy Can't Stop!

Tommy Can't Stop!

Tommy is a whirlwind of clomping and leaping who never sits still, until he discovers that tap dancing is the perfect pl

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Neurodivergence by Age Group

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