Picture Books About Physical Disability

Picture books featuring characters with physical disabilities do something important simply by existing: they normalize disability as part of the world. These 6 books feature disabled characters as protagonists, not props.

6 books

All Bodies Are Good Bodies

Charlotte Barkla

For children starting to notice physical differences, this rhyming celebration of diverse shapes and sizes builds a foun

Ages 2–6

Medical School for Kids

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for Kids

Betty Nguyen, Brandon Pham, Michelle Palvolgyi

For the child curious about how the body heals or preparing for physical therapy, this guide makes the world of rehabili

Ages 5–10

Social-Emotional Learning

Diversity Book for Kids

Adrian Laurent

For the child noticing that every person they meet looks, speaks, or moves a little differently, this book celebrates wh

Ages 3–7

Curious George New Adventures

Curious George Joins the Team

H. A. Rey

George visits an inclusive park and helps his shy friend Tina show the other basketball players that her wheelchair does

Ages 4–7

Just Ask! #1

Just Ask!

Sonia Sotomayor

Children with different abilities work together to build a community garden, demonstrating how asking questions can buil

Ages 4–9

Let's Talk #2

The Same But Different

Molly Potter

For the child who notices differences in others and has questions about why we don't all look, live, or act the same way

Ages 4–7