disabilities

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Cuckoo's flight

"Clio feels certain it's her fault. If she hadn't disobeyed Mama to check on her beloved pregnant mare Gray Girl, she wouldn't have seen the raiders' ship. If she hadn't seen the ship, she wouldn't have warned the town. If she hadn't warned the town, the Lady wouldn't have consulted the Oracle. Now the Oracle is demanding the greatest sacrifice: a young maiden to serve the goddess--and Clio knows in her bones the doomed maiden will be her"--Back cover.

Sitting pretty

the view from my ordinary resilient disabled body
2020
"From a disability advocate with a PhD in disability studies and creative nonfiction, and creator of the Instagram account @sitting pretty, an essay collection based on a lifetime of experiences in a paralyzed body, tackling themesof identity, accessibility, bodies, and representation"--Provided by publisher.

The dodo

the true story of how one special dog beat the odds
2020
Looks at a Boxer named Nubby who was born without his two front legs.

Questions and feelings about having a disability

Simple text and illustrations discuss ways to help children who feel left out because of their disability. Uses child-friendly text and includes interactive questions, plus has a helpful section with advice, practical tips, and activities for caregivers and teachers.
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Learning about other people and cultures

2018
This book shows young students how to bridge cultural gaps to find shared values with others while also teaching them the value of diversity.
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Roxy the raccoon

a story to help children learn about disability and inclusion
2018
"Roxy lives in the forest with her three best friends, who she loves to visit and play games with. Roxy is in a wheelchair, so sometimes it is harder for her to go to the same places and play the same games as the other animals. Roxy and her friends realise that by making a few small changes and working together, they can make the forest a better place for everyone. Roxy teaches us that there are bunches of ways to be more inclusive of those who have a disability so that everyone can join in"--Publisher.
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Disability discrimination

Examines what disability discrimination entails, how it is manifested, how widespread it is, how it affects real people, and efforts to address this discrimination.

Confronting ableism

This text defines ableism, contains a breakdown of what it looks like, how to recognize it, and how to face it.
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Perfect

2016
"Tells the story of a boy who struggles to accept his new born sister, when she is not what he expected. But the swifts which swoop over his home help to show him that she is truly perfect."--Back cover.

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