Books About Speech Disorders · 11 titles considered

The Best Speech Disorders Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about speech disorders? 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.

Paperboy
A Graphic Novel (Graphic Novel)
Graphic Nov.
My Life Is a Joke (Graphic Novel)
Graphic Nov.
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Speech Disorders

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

Paperboy

By Vince Vawter · Book #1 in the Paperboy series

A boy's stutter challenges him during a life-changing summer paper route in the segregated South.

224 pages· 50,333 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 11,210 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2021

The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh

By Helen Rutter · Book #1 in the Billy Plimpton series

A stuttering boy dreams of comedy fame, but silence isn't the answer.

256 pages· 60,112 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,018 ratings
$18.99Save 5%
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2020

A Graphic Novel (Graphic Novel)

By James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein, Betty Tang (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Jacky Ha-Ha series

A class clown's jokes hide her struggles. Can laughter keep her family together?

234 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 973 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

My Life Is a Joke

Can Jacky balance summer responsibilities and her dream to perform onstage?

352 pages· 32,908 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,371 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

Wildoak

A girl and a snow leopard face danger in a mystical forest.

336 pages· 55,658 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 3,003 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

My Life Is a Joke (Graphic Novel)

Can Jacky balance work, family, and her dream of performing, or will chaos reign this summer?

248 pages· 16,181 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 351 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

I Talk Like a River

By Jordan Scott, Sydney Smith (Illustrator)

A boy finds his voice with his father's help by the river.

40 pages· 545 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.5/5 Goodreads · 4,263 ratings
$18.99Save 5%
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2011

Wodney Wat's Wobot

By Helen Lester, Lynn Munsinger (Illustrator)

A timid rodent faces a bully with a talking robot as his secret weapon.

32 pages· 841 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
5.0/7 Bookroo experts·3.6/5 Goodreads · 323 ratings
$16.99Save 6%
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Batting Order

Can two baseball players overcome their differences to save the season?

304 pages· 53,147 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 214 ratings
$19.99Save 5%
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1999

Hooway for Wodney Wat

By Helen Lester, Lynn Munsinger (Illustrator)

A shy rat's speech impediment becomes his secret weapon against a bully.

32 pages· 814 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
4.9/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 5,430 ratings
$17.99Save 6%
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