Books About Unique Abilities

The Best Unique Abilities Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about unique abilities? 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.

The Total Eclipse of Nestor Lopez
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

The Total Eclipse of Nestor Lopez

By Adrianna Cuevas

A boy must stop a witch stealing animal powers during an eclipse.

282 pages· 45,716 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 2,036 ratings
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Summary: Nestor Lopez, a Cuban American boy with a secret ability to talk to animals, faces a mysterious threat in his new town. As animals vanish and his grandmother is blamed, Nestor discovers a witch, the tule vieja, is behind it all, seeking to absorb animal powers during an impending solar eclipse. With time running out, Nestor must harness his unique gift and rally his friends to stop the witch and protect his new home. Can he save the town and finally find a place to belong?
Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2003

Stanley, Flat Again!

A boy who has the ability to become flat must navigate the challenges of his condition while also helping others in need.

86 pages· 6,075 words· Est. 1 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 2,881 ratings
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Summary: Stanley Lambchop thought his days of being flat were over, but one morning he wakes up to find he's one inch thick again. As he navigates this unexpected transformation, Stanley discovers unique opportunities and challenges that only a flat boy can experience. Will this new adventure lead to an amazing event that changes everything? Join Stanley as he explores the possibilities of his unusual predicament and uncovers the mysteries of his flat world.
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2005

The Boy Who Grew Flowers

A boy's secret blooms under the full moon, changing his life forever.

32 pages· 1,241 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
4.7/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 545 ratings
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Summary: Rink, a boy with a secret that makes him an outcast, grows flowers on his body during the full moon. When a new girl arrives at school, her kindness begins to transform his world. Can friendship help Rink embrace his uniqueness and change how others see him? Discover a heartwarming tale of acceptance and the power of empathy.
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