Books About Disability · 71 titles considered

The Best Disability Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about disability? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2010

Out of My Mind

By Sharon M. Draper · Book #1 in the Out of My Mind series

A voiceless girl finds a way to be heard.

295 pages· 56,928 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 193,335 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

The War That Saved My Life

A girl escapes wartime London, seeking freedom from her mother's cruelty.

Newbery Medal (2016)
316 pages· 62,299 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 119,799 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus

A girl without arms uncovers secrets in a mysterious theme park while facing new challenges and friendships.

262 pages· 48,376 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 38,976 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Squint

A boy races against blindness to finish his comic, while a new friend risks popularity to discover her own talents.

256 pages· 51,448 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,152 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 2014

El Deafo

A girl discovers her hearing aid grants her unexpected powers at a new school. Can she find friendship amidst her newfound abilities?

233 pages· 16,807 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 91,911 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2014

Clara and Davie

A young Clara Barton overcomes a lisp to discover her healing gift, leading to greatness.

34 pages· 1,973 words· Est. 16 min read-aloud
5.6/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 470 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

Just Ask!

By Sonia Sotomayor, Rafael López (Illustrator)

A group of children with different abilities and health conditions share their experiences and how they adapt to their challenges.

32 pages· 1,053 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 3,696 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2003

Granny Torrelli Makes Soup

Can Granny's stories and recipes mend a fractured friendship?

160 pages· 15,383 words· Est. 2 hour read
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 6,685 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

My Life as a Youtuber

By Janet Tashjian, Jake Tashjian (Illustrator) · Book #7 in the My Life series

Derek juggles Youtube dreams and keeping his monkey, Frank, from leaving. Can he solve both challenges?

272 pages· 27,799 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 307 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

The War I Finally Won

Amidst war, Ada faces new challenges and questions of trust and identity.

416 pages· 67,192 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 49,094 ratings
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Disability Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about disability for preschool and elementary-age readers.

When Charley Met Emma

Ages 5–8 · 2019

A young boy learns to appreciate and celebrate differences after meeting a girl with limb differences at the park.

Can Bears Ski?

Ages 3–7 · 2020

Little Bear discovers why he can't hear his friends and faces a new, loud world.

Rescue & Jessica

Ages 5–9 · 2018

A girl and her service dog find a new path together.

I Will Dance

Ages 4–8 · 2020

A girl with cerebral palsy discovers a dance class for all abilities, chasing her dream to dance.

Listen

Ages 4–8 · 2022

A deaf girl defies odds to become a world-renowned percussionist.

Like Me

Ages 4–8 · 2023

Discover the shared joys and challenges of siblings, fostering empathy and understanding.

Some Days

Ages 0–4 · 2021

A boy and his mom find magic in everyday adventures, despite her illness.

The Angel Tree

2014

A mysterious tree grants wishes every Christmas. Who's behind it?

Bitsy Bat, Team Star

Ages 4–8 · 2025

A flying contest tests friendship and teamwork at Crittercrawl Elementary.

Lotus & Feather

Ages 3–5 · 2016

A girl and a crane form a bond that saves a village and transforms lives.

Buddy
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Buddy

Ages 4–8 · 1996

Discover the journey of America's first seeing eye dog.

Helen Keller

Ages 5–8 · 2017

Discover the incredible journey of overcoming silence and darkness to achieve greatness.

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Disability Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about disability for developing and independent readers.

Turtle Boy

Ages 10–13 · 2020

A boy faces fears to fulfill a friend's dying wishes.

The Chance to Fly

Ages 8–12 · 2021

A theater-loving girl in a wheelchair faces unexpected challenges to perform in her dream musical.

Auggie & Me

Ages 9–12 · 2014

Discover Auggie's world through the eyes of a bully, an old friend, and a new ally.

Lost Boy

Ages 8–12 · 2015

A boy's quest to find his father may be his mom's only hope for survival.

Helen Keller
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Helen Keller

Ages 7–9 · 1997

Blind and deaf, a young girl defies the odds with a teacher's help.

Air

Ages 10–14 · 2022

A mishap threatens Emmie's wheelchair motocross dreams. Can she reclaim her independence?

The Beat I Drum
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The Beat I Drum

Ages 10–14 · 2025

A teen battles Tourette's, bullies, and family chaos, seeking solace in music.

Out of My Heart

Ages 8–12 · 2021

A brave girl seeks independence and friendship at a summer camp for differently-abled kids.

After Ever After

Ages 12–15 · 2010

A teen in remission faces life's fragility, family secrets, and unexpected love.

All He Knew

Ages 10–14 · 2020

A deaf boy labeled 'unteachable' finds hope through an unexpected ally during WWII.

I Am Helen Keller

Ages 8–10 · 2012

A young girl overcomes her deafness and blindness to learn and thrive in a world that often misunderstands her.

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