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Books for Physical Disability

These 0 books center children with physical disabilities as full, interesting people. Not as objects of pity or inspiration, but as kids with rich inner lives, complicated relationships, and the same range of experiences as anyone else.

Books where wheelchairs, hearing aids, and prosthetics are part of the story — not the whole story.

Related:Being Different Resilience Self-Confidence

Books for Physical Disability – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

449 books

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Format

Picture Books Early Readers Chapter Books Graphic Novels

Cover of I Funny

James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein

Jamie Grimm dreams of winning a massive comedy contest, using his wit to stand up to a local bully while hiding a secret

Cover of Wonderstruck

A boy in 1977 searches for clues in his mother's room while a girl in 1927 seeks escape, their two worlds connecting thr

Cover of Aven Green Music Machine

Aven Green Music Machine

Third-grader Aven Green is determined to be a pro musician, even if she hasn't mastered the piano in a day. Her journey

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Cover of Jessi's Secret Language

The Baby-Sitters Club Graphic Novels #12

Jessi's Secret Language

Ann M. Martin

Jessi is learning sign language to communicate with her new friend Matt, but keeping a big secret while preparing for a

Ages 8–12

Cover of Teacher's Pet

Vet Volunteers #7

Laurie Halse Anderson

Maggie helps her science teacher adjust to his new guide dog, Scout, until a sudden accident puts the brave pup's life i

Cover of A Life of Service: The Story of Senator Tammy Duckworth

A Life of Service: The Story of Senator Tammy Duckworth

Christina Soontornvat

Experience the barrier-breaking journey of a Thai American hero who became the first woman with a disability to serve in

Cover of The Wildwood Bakery

The Wildwood Bakery

Rebecca Elliott

Eva and her classmates split into rival teams to bake and sell treats, but they must learn to work together to buy a spe

Cover of Curious George Joins the Team

Curious George Joins the Team

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

Cover of The Thing About Georgie

The Thing About Georgie

Georgie is used to being the smallest person in the room, but a new baby on the way and a difficult class project are ab

Cover of A Fish Like Me

In the pool, a wheelchair is left behind and a child becomes a seahorse or a starfish. Swim therapy offers a weightless

Cover of I Even Funnier

James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein

Jamie Grimm is heading to the national comedy semi-finals, but he must decide if his dreams of fame are more important t

Cover of Sleuthing Machine

Sleuthing Machine

Aven Green uses her super-powered brain to track down a stolen lunch and a missing dog, proving she can handle any myste

Cover of Monkey Fist

Samurai Kids #4

The Samurai Kids journey to the Forbidden City to rescue Kyoko and face an evil minister who is dangerously obsessed wit

Cover of Crookedstar's Promise

Warriors: Super Edition #4

Crookedstar's Promise

Cast aside by his mother after a tragic injury, Crookedkit makes a secret, dangerous promise to a dream-cat to achieve h

Cover of The Great Quarterback Switch

Matt Christopher Sports Classics

The Great Quarterback Switch

Matt Christopher

Identical twins Michael and Tom test their telepathic connection to see if they can work together from the sideline to l

Cover of Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus

Life of a Cactus #1

Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus

Aven was born without arms, but moving to a rundown western theme park brings a new mystery and unexpected friendships t

Cover of Chancey of the Maury River

Horses of the Maury River #1

Chancey of the Maury River

An orphaned albino horse overcomes physical hardships and fading sight to find a new life healing others at the Maury Ri

Cover of Just Ask! Be Different, Be Brave, Be You

Just Ask! Be Different, Be Brave, Be You

Sonia Sotomayor

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

Cover of Baking Machine

Aven is an expert at mixing dough with her feet, but her biggest challenge in a competitive baking contest is learning h

Cover of Wonder

Starting fifth grade is hard for anyone, but for Auggie Pullman, entering a mainstream school for the first time means f

Cover of Who Was Helen Keller?

Who Was Helen Keller?

Travel through the life of Helen Keller to see how she learned to communicate and share her story with the world.

Cover of Who Was Frida Kahlo?

Who Was Frida Kahlo?

Sarah Fabiny, Who HQ

Frida Kahlo used her iconic braids, colorful outfits, and haunting self-portraits to transform her physical pain into a

Cover of Little Frida

For children navigating physical pain or isolation, this dreamlike story shows how imagination can provide companionship

Cover of Chancey of the Maury River

Maury River Friends #1

Chancey of the Maury River

Chancey, an abandoned Appaloosa horse, finds a new purpose alongside Claire as they transform their bond into a therapeu