The day we met Cindy -- by A Starowitz (Author) (Book - Child)
"A first grade class is introduced to hearing loss and sign language by the hearing-impaired aunt of one of the students." - card catalogue description
Ages 4 years - 8 years.
Shy Charles -- by Rosemary Wells (Author) (Book - Child)
"``Charles is as happy as he could be,'' but he is so shy he won't thank Mrs. Belinski for a treat, and he refuses to play with Wanda Sue or answer the phone. ``This can't go on,'' says Charles'...
All Ages
Age groups: Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5)
Sophie and Lou -- by P Mathers (Author) (Book - Child)
"Have you ever heard of a shy mouse? Well, if you haven't, you will find one here. Sophie is so shy she is afraid of the bookmobile librarian and does her grocery shopping when she knows the least...
Ages 4 years - 8 years.
Speak up, Blanche! -- by Emily McCully, Thomas Phelan (Authors) (Book - Child)
"The little sheep who joins the theatrical troup of bears introduced in Zaza's Big Break (1989) seems like a hopeless case: shy and retiring, she never speaks above a whisper; she's even a flop at...
Ages 4 years - 8 years.
A tiger called Thomas -- by C Zolotow (Author) (Book - Child)
"Now reissued with its third set of illustrations, this 1963 text of Zolotow's remains timeless-not least because the people in it, uncharacteristically, are named rather than generic. Though his...
Ages 4 years - 8 years.
Ian's walk: A story about autism -- by Laurie Lears (Author) (Book - Child)
"Children who have siblings with disabilities are often embarrassed by the family member that is disabled. Autism presents a particular challenge since there is no physical affliction. They look...
All Ages
Our Brother has Down's Syndrome -- by S Cairo (Author) (Book - Child)
"Gr 1-3 Tara and Jasmine tell about their little brother Jai, who has Down's Syndrome. The text stresses the ways in which he is like all children, although he needs extra help to walk, use a spoon,...
All Ages
Discipline and Managing Behavior Problems in Children with Disabilities: Caregiver Education Guide f -- by S DiLima, S Niemeyer (Authors) (Book - Parent)
Caregiver Education Guide for Children with Developmental Disabilities
All Ages
Go away, big green monster! -- by Ed Emberley (Author) (Book - Child)
"The Caldecott Medalist makes wonderful use of innovative production techniques in this ingenious offering. Differently diecut and boldly colored pages reveal increasingly scary features of a big...
Ages 3 years - 8 years.
The Berenstein Bears in the Dark -- by S Berenstein, J Berenstein (Authors) (Book - Child)
After a scary bedtime story, Sister Bear is too frightened of the dark to shut her eyes. "Sound psychological advice and a night light help Sister conquer her fears. Children will empathize with...
All Ages