Oliver’s High Five
Brown, Beverley Swerdlow
About an octopus with 5 legs who goes in search of work in the world above the sea.
Harry and Willy and Carrothead
Caseley, Judith
About a boy who was born with no left hand and has a prosthesis.
5 Fingers and 10 Toes
Civitello, Dawn
About a boy who has a hand difference and meets and plays with a boy in a park.
Fanny
Cosgrove, Stephen
About a three legged cat who finds new friends on the farm.
Leo the Lop
Cosgrove, Stephen
Leo is a lop-eared rabbit whose ears go down, not up. A classic serendipity story about the meaning of normal.
We are All Equal
Crumble, P
A diverse group of animals comes together to celebrate that no matter our differences, we are all equal.
Different is Awesome
Haack, Ryan
A little boy brings his older brother, born with one hand, for show-and-tell.
Spoon
Krouse Rosenthal, Amy
Spoon thinks that a fork, knife and chopsticks have it much better, but soon serves as a gentle reminder to celebrate what makes us special.
What Happened To Your Hand
Murray, Andrea
This book encourages teachers and children to ask questions and help understand that no matter what our differences are, we all want friends and to live happy and full lives.
Zero
Otoshi, Kathryn
Zero compares herself to other numbers, shapes and values. Readers are also introduced to accepting different body types.
It’s Okay to Be Different
Parr, Todd
It’s OK to need some help, to be a different colour, to talk about your feelings and to make a wish…
Little Miss Jessica goes to School
Smith, Jessica
About a girl’s first day at school and discovering it is OK to be different.
Jessica Goes Swimming
Smith, Jessica
Jessica is very excited about her first school swimming race and even thinks she could win it. Her friends don’t think someone with one arm will be able to beat them all. Will Jessica be able to focus on just doing her best?
Jessica Joins the Band
Smith, Jessica
Jessica is trying out for the school band and has always dreamed of playing the drums. Her friends say you need two hands for that but can Jessica find a way to make playing the drums work for her?
Jessica’s books can be purchased here
Tibby Tried It
Useman, Sharon
Tibby uses his newfound abilities to become a hero! This tale about empowerment, tolerance, and individual differences will inspire children of any age.