Picture Books
Picture books are books, especially for young children, wherein the story is conveyed through pictures and very few words. Good for new readers of all ages. Shelved separately in the Youth Collection on the second floor and divided into categories. Look for the Picture Book sticker on the side of the book.
General Titles
Disability Etiquette by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/BEHAVIOR / EVANS, N. / DISABILITYThis series explores disability in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This book explores the do's and don'ts of disability etiquette and how to talk about disability.
Every Body: A Celebration of Diverse Abilities by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/IDENTITY / ROTNER, S. / EVERY BODYCelebrating children of different abilities, this photographic book presents large, clear images of children moving around their community, using scooters, wheelchairs, walkers, and more.
I Am Not a Label: 34 Disabled Artists, Thinkers, Athletes and Activists from Past and Present by Call Number: PICTURE HISTORY / BURNELL, C. / I AM NOT AThis book brings together 34 disabled artists, thinkers, athletes and activists from past and present. Find out how these iconic figures have overcome obstacles, owned their differences and paved the way for others by making their bodies and minds work for them.
Just Ask! by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/IDENTITY / SOTOMAYOR, S. / JUST ASKA group of children with different abilities and strengths come together to build a community garden. Also available in Spanish.
Tenacious: Fifteen Adventures Alongside Disabled Athletes by Call Number: PICTURE MOVEMENT / CISNEROS, P. / TENACIOUSAn introduction to fifteen fascinating disabled athletes and their many achievements, daily challenges, and joys.
This Is How We Play: A Celebration of Disability and Adaptation by Call Number: PICTURE PLAY & IMAGIN. / SLICE, J. / THIS IS HOW WEA jubilant, inclusive, luminously illustrated picture book that features families at play, each with a family member who has a disability.
Physical Disabilities
The Black Book of Colors by Call Number: PICTURE ART / COTTIN, M. / BLACK BOOKThis award-winning book offers sighted readers a glimpse into the world of blindness by describing colors through touch, taste, smell, and sound. Raised black line drawings and Braille accompany the poetic text, helping readers imagine experiencing the world through different senses.
Knots on a Counting Rope by Call Number: PICTURE CULTURE / MARTIN, B. / KNOTS ON AIn this poignant story, the counting rope is a metaphor for the passage of time and for a boy's emerging confidence in facing his blindness.
My City Speaks by Call Number: PICTURE COMMUNITY / LEBEUF, D. / MY CITY SPEAKSA young girl, who is visually impaired, finds much to celebrate as she explores the city she loves.
My Life with Blindness by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/IDENTITY / SCHUH, M. / LIFE/BLINDNESSKadence loves to bake cookies and hang out with friends. She's also partly blind. Kadence is real and so are her experiences. Learn about her life in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students.
My Three Best Friends and Me, Zulay by Call Number: PICTURE MOVEMENT / BEST, C. / MY THREE BESTZulay, a blind first-grader, is in the same class as her three best friends and learns alongside them. When she boldly chooses to run a race for Field Day, her friends and a special aide rally to help her make it happen.
Six Dots by Call Number: PICTURE HISTORY / BRYANT, J. / SIX DOTSWhen Louis Braille lost his sight at age five, he dreamed of reading like everyone else. At a school for the blind in Paris, he created an ingenious alphabet readable by touch, which became the Braille system still used worldwide today.
Some Kids Are Blind by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/IDENTITY / SCHAEFER, L. / SOME/BLINDText and photographs describe children who are blind, their challenges and adaptations, and their similarities with others.
Song in the City by Call Number: PICTURE RHYTHM / BERNSTROM, D. / SONG IN THEA young blind girl, filled with the sounds of her beloved city, shares a song with her grandmother that changes the two forever.
Ada and the Helpers by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/IDENTITY / PETERSON, T. / ADA AND THEAda is a dancing, deaf fox with cochlear implants who loves to help others. On her way to dance in a talent show one day, she meets three other creatures who are each facing a physical challenge or disability of their own. She helps each of her new friends see past their challenges and discover their natural strengths.
Boy by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/BEHAVIOR / CUMMINGS, P. / BOYThe king's battles with the dragon were always mighty and loud. Boy lived in silence and couldn't hear the fighting. But Boy could see the fear around him, and how everyone would be much happier without it.
Can Bears Ski? by Call Number: PICTURE SCI/HEALTH / ANTROBUS, R. / CAN BEARS SKIIs Little Bear ignoring his friends when they say hi, or is something else going on? A discovery opens new doors in a tale that will delight kids with deafness and all children learning to navigate their world.
Cesaria Feels the Beat by Call Number: PICTURE MOVEMENT / ADUESI, D. / CESARIA FEELSA deaf girl stands up for herself and takes off her shoes while dancing at her Carnival performance so she can feel the music through her bare feet.
Dancing Hands: A Story of Friendship in Filipino Sign Language by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/FRIENDS / QUE, J. / DANCING HANDSSam is fascinated by her new neighbors and their ability to talk with their hands, and when she meets Mai, she starts to learn Filipino sign language so they can communicate. Includes dictionary of Philippine signs.
I Deaf-initely Can: Rhett the Heeler by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/IDENTITY / WALDRIP, K. / I DEAF-INITELYFollow Rhett and Karlie's journey as they show the world that their deafness will not stop them from living life to the fullest! Learn sign language with us as see how YOU deaf-initely can! This story is written by a deaf author and illustrated by a deaf illustrator about a real-life deaf dog!
Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, a Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion by Call Number: PICTURE RHYTHM / STOCKER, S. / LISTENA nonfiction picture book biography celebrating Evelyn Glennie, a deaf woman, who became the first full-time solo percussionist in the world.
Listening to the Quiet by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/FAMILIES / SILVA, C. / LISTENINGJacki's mama is slowly losing her hearing. As Mama's world becomes quieter. Jacki's remains full of sound. Can Jacki and her mama find a way to keep sharing the music they love?
Mila Gets Her Super Ears by Call Number: PICTURE SCI/HEALTH / MACHOVEC, A. / MILA GETS HERCome join Mila and her family on their journey as they navigate the world of hearing loss, hearing aids and cochlear implants! With her family by her side, she can do anything.
Moses Goes to a Concert by Call Number: PICTURE RHYTHM / MILLMAN, I. / MOSES/CONCER.Moses and his schoolmates, all deaf, attend a concert where the orchestra's percussionist is also deaf. Includes illustrations in sign language and a page showing the manual alphabet.
Moses Goes to School by Call Number: PICTURE SCHOOL / MILLMAN, I. / MOSES/SCHOOLMoses and his friends enjoy the first day of school at their special school for the deaf and hard of hearing, where they use sign language to talk to each other.
Proud to Be Deaf by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/IDENTITY / BEESE, A. / PROUD TO BEAva, a proud 7-year-old who is deaf, invites readers into her world, sharing her love for British Sign Language (BSL), her Deaf community, and the unique ways she experiences life. Through her story, she helps hearing peers understand her daily life, introduces them to the BSL alphabet and phrases, and dispels common misconceptions about deafness.
Some Kids Are Deaf by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/IDENTITY / SCHAEFER, L. / SOME/DEAFText and photographs describe kids who are deaf, the ways they communicate, and some of their everyday activities.
My Life with Deafness by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/IDENTITY / SCHUH, M. / LIFE/DEAFNESSMeet Danton! He loves his dogs and playing football. He's also deaf. Danton is real and so are his experiences. Learn about his life in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students.
All the Way to the Top: How One Girl's Fight for Americans with Disabilities Changed Everything by Call Number: PICTURE HISTORY / PIMENTAL, A. / ALL THE WAYWhen Jennifer, diagnosed with cerebral palsy at birth, was just eight years old, she participated in the Capitol Crawl. The image of Jennifer crawling up the steps of Capitol Hill went viral and helped pressure Congress into passing the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Elle & Buddy by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/FEELINGS / RAUSIN, K. / ELLE & BUDDYElle is afraid to ride the Ferris wheel at the local fair. She prefers to keep her wheels on the ground with her huge, slobbering dog, Buddy. On the way home she see some athletes using racing wheelchairs and becomes excited. After her mom surprises her with a racing wheelchair of her own, she and Buddy train together. Elle's confidence grows and when the fair returns Elle now has the courage to conquer her fear and go on the ride.
Hello Goodbye Dog by Call Number: PICTURE SCI/ANIMALS / GIANFERRARI, M. / HELLO GOODBYEA student who uses a wheelchair finds a way to see her dog each day in school. Includes author's note about therapy dogs.
Itzhak: A Boy Who Loved the Violin by Call Number: PICTURE RHYTHM / NEWMAN, T. / ITZHAKThis picture-book biography of violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman will inspire young readers to follow the melody within themselves.
King for a Day by Call Number: PICTURE HOLIDAYS / KHAN, R. / KING FOR A DAYEven though he uses a wheelchair, a Pakistani boy tries to capture the most kites during Basant, the annual spring kite festival, and become "king" for the day.
My Friend Suhana by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/FRIENDS / ABDULLAH, S. / MY FRIENDWhile volunteering with her mother at a community center, a seven-year-old girl befriends Suhana, also seven, whose cerebral palsy makes it difficult for her to communicate or control her movements.
Ninja Nate by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/CHANGES / SHEPPARD, M. / NINJA NATETen-year-old Nathaniel adopts a ninja alter ego to help him adjust to a new disability.
Rescue and Jessica by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/FRIENDS / KENSKY, J. / RESCUE ANDRescue, initially trained as a Seeing Eye dog, discovers his true calling as a service dog when he meets Jessica, who needs his assistance with everyday tasks. Together, they navigate life's challenges, finding hope and companionship as they support each other's journey forward.
The Roller Coaster Ride by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/FEELINGS / BROADBENT, D. / ROLLER-COASTERVincent and Grandma are on their way to the beach. As they get nearer to their destination, his excitement grows as he imagines riding on the roller coaster and other attractions! Will the day out meet his expectations?
Rolling Along by Call Number: PICTURE PZ7.R65 H44 2000Explains how having cerebral palsy affects Taylor, and how getting a wheelchair makes a big difference in helping him get around, do things by himself, and even play basketball with his twin Tyler.
A Sky-Blue Bench by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/CHANGES / RAHMAN, B. / SKY BLUEIt's Afghan schoolgirl Aria's first day back at school since her accident. She's excited, but she's also worried about sitting on the hard floor all day with her new prosthetic "helper-leg."
Some Kids Use Wheelchairs by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/IDENTITY / SCHAEFER, L. / SOME/WHEELCH.Text and photographs discuss why some children cannot walk, how wheelchairs help them, and the everyday activities of children who use wheelchairs.
Some Kids Wear Leg Braces by Call Number: PICTURE SCI/HEALTH / SCHAEFER, L. / SOME KIDS WEARDescribes some of the reasons children may wear leg braces and how they are helpful.
Susan Laughs by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/IDENTITY / WILLIS, J. / SUSAN LAUGHSRhyming couplets describe a wide range of common emotions and activities experienced by a little girl who uses a wheelchair.
Using a Wheelchair by Call Number: PICTURE SCI/HEALTH / BRUNDLE, H. / USING A WHEEL.Colorful illustrated characters serve as friendly guides in this exploration of what life is like for someone who uses a wheelchair.
What Happened to You? by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/FRIENDS / CATCHPOLE, J. / WHAT HAPPENEDJoe, a young boy trying to play pirates at the playground, keeps getting interrupted with questions about what happened to his leg, and gets more and more fed up until the kids finally understand they don't need to know what happened.
Yes I Can! A Girl and Her Wheelchair by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/IDENTITY / BARRETT, K. / YES I CANCarolyn is in a wheelchair, but she doesn't let that stop her! She can do almost everything the other kids can, even if sometimes she has to do it a little differently.
A Boy and a Jaguar by Call Number: PICTURE HISTORY / RABINOWITZ, A. / BOY AND AThe renowned cat conservationist reflects on his early childhood struggles with a speech disorder, describing how he only spoke fluently when he was communicating with animals and how he resolved at a young age to find his voice to be their advocate.
The Boy Who Found His Voice by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/IDENTITY / GORDON, T. / BOY WHOFollows a boy who stutters and struggles with words until he learns, with a paintbrush in hand, that finding your voice isn't about speaking perfectly—it's about being true to yourself.
Catherine's Story by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/IDENTITY / MOORE, G. / CATHERINE'SCatherine, a young girl with multiple learning disabilities whose challenges include being unable to speak, walk without assistance, and understand a lot of what is said to her, has many characteristics and abilities that make her special.
I Talk Like a River by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/IDENTITY / SCOTT, J. / I TALK LIKEWhen a boy who stutters feels isolated and unable to speak as he wishes, a walk by the river with his father helps him find his voice. Sometimes, all it takes is a change in perspective to let the words flow.
Midnight and Moon by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/FRIENDS / COOPER, K. / MIDNIGHTTells the story of a blind foal, Moon, and a nonspeaking girl, Clara, who connect through their unique abilities to hear what others overlook. Their challenges become strengths, fostering a rare and enriching friendship that celebrates differences.
More Than Words: So Many Ways to Say What We Mean by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/IDENTITY / MACLEAN, R. / MORE THANNathan is quiet but observant, noticing how his peers communicate in different ways at school. He learns that everyone has something to say, even without words, and teaches his classmates that understanding each other is key to friendship and belonging.
In the Meadow of Fantasies by Call Number: PICTURE PLAY & IMAGIN. / MOHAMMADI, H. / IN THE MEADOWA young bedridden girl spends her day watching a mobile of spinning horses and uses her imagination to give the seven horses life in a fantasy world.
Trudi and Pia by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/IDENTITY / HEGI, U. / TRUDI & PIAA dwarf girl goes to the circus where she meets another dwarf and realizes that she is not alone.
Intellectual Disabilities
My Busy, Busy Brain by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/IDENTITY / RUSSELL, N. / MY BUSY BUSYNicole has ADHD and a busy brain that often wanders in her colorful, bustling classroom. With courage, she faces her struggles with inattention, discovers she's not alone, and helps her friends find confidence too.
My Life with ADHD by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/IDENTITY / SCHUH, M. / LIFE/ADHDMeet Annabelle! She loves to draw and play her ukulele. She also has Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Annabelle is real and so are her experiences. Learn about her life in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students.
My Whirling, Twirling Motor by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/BEHAVIOR / SAUNDERS, M. / MY WHIRLINGCharlie feels like he has a whirling, twirling motor running inside him all the time and sometimes he just can't settle. When his mom wants to talk to him, he figures he's in trouble...but she has a surprise for him instead.
This Morning Sam Went to Mars by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/BEHAVIOR / CARLSON, N. / THIS MORNINGEight-year-old Sam has a powerful brain but needs some help focusing. The doctor gives Sam lots of strategies to try, like staying organized, eating better food, and asking for help when he needs it. Sam's favorite strategy? Make time for imagination.
All My Stripes: A Story for Children with Autism by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/IDENTITY / RUDOLPH, S. / ALL MY STRIPESA helpful story for kids with autism spectrum disorders as they follow a young zebra who learns to understand how he is different from the rest of his classmates.
The Boy with Big, Big Feelings by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/FEELINGS / LEE, B. / BOY WITH BIGMeet a boy with a heart so big, his feelings glow from his cheeks, spill out of his eyes, and jump up and down on his chest. What good is this giant heart?
A Day with No Words by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/IDENTITY / HAMMOND, T. / DAY WITH NOYoung children will learn what life can look like for an autistic child who uses nonverbal communication by following a mother and child on a day where they use a tablet to communicate with others.
Flap Your Hands: A Celebration of Stimming by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/FEELINGS / ASBELL, S. / FLAP YOURFour neurodivergent kids, who face stressful moments throughout their day, use body movements, called stims, to self-regulate their emotions.
A Friend for Henry by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/FRIENDS / BAILEY, J. / FRIEND FORHenry would like to find a friend at school, but for a boy on the autism spectrum, making friends can be difficult, as his efforts are sometimes misinterpreted, or things just go wrong--but Henry keeps trying, and in the end he finds a friend he can play with.
The Girl Who Thought in Pictures by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/IDENTITY / MOSCA, J. / GIRL WHODescribes the life and accomplishments of the animal scientist and designer of cruelty-free livestock facilities, from her early life and autism diagnosis through her journey to become a livestock expert.
Ian's Show and Tell Surprise by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/IDENTITY / MONTGOMERY, V. / IAN'S SHOW ANDIan uses his class's show and tell to explain his autism to his classmates.
I See Things Differently: A First Look at Autism by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/IDENTITY / THOMAS, P. / I SEE THINGSAre there kids in your life who need a gentle way to learn about autism? This book will show what autism is and how it affects someone who has it.
Looking after Louis by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/IDENTITY / ELY, L. / LOOKING AFTERWhen a new boy with autism named Louis joins their classroom, the children try to understand his world and to include him in theirs through imagination, kindness and a special game of soccer.
Masterpiece by Call Number: PICTURE ART / HOFFMAN, A. / MASTERPIECEIn this inclusive story, Samuel sees the world differently than everyone else, uses accommodations to learn and creates stunning artwork that surprises and astounds his entire class. Samuel's different way of looking at the world makes him a true masterpiece!
My Life with Autism by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/IDENTITY / SCHUH, M. / LIFE/AUTISMZen loves to draw and play video games. He also has autism. Zen is real and so are his experiences. Learn about his life in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students.
Next Level by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/IDENTITY / DOYON, S. / NEXT LEVELA loving mother celebrates the unique and powerful way her son with autism communicates.
Since We're Friends by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/FRIENDS / SHALLY, C. / SINCE WE'REA boy describes his friendship with Matt, an autistic boy, telling how he helps Matt cope with everyday situations.
Tobin Learns to Make Friends by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/FRIENDS / MURRELL, D. / TOBIN LEARNSThis colorful picture book is quite effective in teaching social skills to children with autism, Asperger's Syndrome, and other pervasive developmental disorders. Follow Tobin, a train, as he learns how to make friends with other trains and engage in proper social activities.
Ways to Play by Call Number: PICTURE PLAY & IMAGIN. / MILLER-LACH., L. / WAYS TO PLAYRiley's cousin Emma insists there's only one right way to play, but with the help of Charlie the dog, Riley learns that there are many ways to play, all of which are valid. This children's book, based on the author's own experiences as an Autistic child, celebrates diversity in play styles and is illustrated by an Autistic creator.
Best Buddies by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/FRIENDS / PLOURDE, L. / BEST BUDDIESA boy with Down syndrome and his dog are best friends, but how will they manage being apart when the boy heads to school for the first time?
I Am a Masterpiece! An Empowering Story About Inclusivity and Growing Up with Down Syndrome by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/IDENTITY / ARMSTRONG, M. / I AM A MASTERP.Mia offers a glimpse into the life of a child with Down syndrome.
My Friend Isabelle by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/FRIENDS / WOLOSON, E. / MY FRIENDA young boy named Charlie describes the activities he shares with his friend Isabelle, a girl with Down Syndrome.
My Life with Down Syndrome by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/IDENTITY / SCHUH, M. / LIFE/DOWNMeet Peter! He loves the drums and gym class. He also has Down Syndrome. Peter is real and so are his experiences. Learn about his life in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students.
The Unstoppable Jamie by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/IDENTITY / GIVENS, J. / UNSTOPPABLEInspired by the author's son, the story of a boy with Down syndrome who goes on a superhero's journey to New York City and learns what truly makes him unstoppable.
Aaron Slater, Illustrator by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/IDENTITY / BEATY, A. / AARON SLATERWhen Miss Greer asks each child in the class to write a story, second-grader Aaron, who loves to draw but struggles with reading, creates a story using pictures.
The Alphabet War by Call Number: PICTURE SCHOOL / ROBB, D. / ALPHABET WARLearning to read is a great struggle for Adam, but with expert help, hard work, and belief in himself, he wins "The Alphabet War." Includes information about dyslexia.
Back to Front and Upside Down by Call Number: PICTURE SCHOOL / ALEXANDER, C. / BACK TO FRONTWhile the rest of the class makes birthday cards for the principal, Stanley struggles with his words and letters.
Brilliant Bea by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/IDENTITY / RUDOLPH, S. / BRILLIANT BEAWith help from Ms. Bloom and some new friends, Beatrice discovers that learning differently is not something to be afraid of, and that dyslexia does not define who she is.
How I Learn: A Kid's Guide to Learning Disability by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/IDENTITY / MILES, B. / HOW I LEARNHow I Learn introduces the concept of a learning disability in concrete terms for younger students. This supportive and upbeat story reassures readers that they are capable, and can use 'smart strategies' to help themselves learn.
My Life with Dyslexia by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/IDENTITY / SCHUH, M. / LIFE/DYSLEXIAScott likes coding and playing basketball. He also has dyslexia. Scott is real and so are his experiences. Learn about his life in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students.
A Walk in the Words by Call Number: PICTURE CON/READING / TALBOTT, H. / WALK IN THEThrough a story from his own childhood, Hudson Talbott shares the challenges—and ultimately the rewards—of being a non-mainstream kind of learner.
A Blue Kind of Day by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/FEELINGS / TOMLINSON, R. / BLUE KIND OFCoen is having a sniffling, sighing, sobbing kind of day. His family thinks they know how to cheer him up. His dad wants to go outside and play, Mom tells her funniest joke, and his little sister shares her favorite teddy. Nothing helps. But one by one, they get quiet and begin to listen. After some time, space, and reassurance, Coen is able to show them what he needs
A Case of the Zaps by Call Number: PICTURE SCI/HEALTH / BONIELLO, A. / CASE OF THEA kid robot named Pi from planet Robot-Earth is invited on a field trip to Olde Silicon Valley, but they are overcome with a scary feeling called the Zaps, so Pi must find the courage to learn how to deal with their anxiety.
The Drama Llama by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/FEELINGS / MORRISROE, R. / DRAMA LLAMAAlex Allen, like lots of children, sometimes worried about things—like dancing badly or getting an answer wrong in class. But unlike lots of children, every time he worries a real-life llama appears! And the more Alex worries, the bigger the llama grows... which starts getting him into all sorts of trouble! Will Alex ever learn how to control his worries and get rid of this pesky llama?
In the Blue by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/FEELINGS / HOURIGAN, E. / IN THE BLUEAn emotional and tender award-winning picture book that accessibly explores depression within a family, through the use of color.
The Seasons Within Me by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/FEELINGS / POZZI, B. / SEASONS WITHINFollows a girl whose gloomy feelings are transformed by friendship and meaningful connection.
Together Things by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/FAMILIES / VASILIU, M. / TOGETHERHer mother says you can't see her daddy's hurt because it's inside his head. When her father feels sad, a little girl finds ways to keep the bonds of love alive.
Xavier's Voice by Call Number: ON ORDERXavier wishes his small voice was bigger and the anxious feeling he gets when trying to make friends was smaller. He makes many attempts to be louder, but he still isn't able to connect with any of his classmates. As Xavier withdraws into the world of his sketchbook, he wonders will he ever be able to make friends with such a small voice?
Malik's Number Thoughts: A Story About OCD by Call Number: PICTURE ALL/BEHAVIOR / ROMPELLA, N. / MALIK'SMalik worries that his number thoughts will interfere with his friend's mini-golf birthday party, but with the help of his therapist, family, and friends, Malik is able to manage his feelings and enjoy the day.
Mr. Worry: A Story About OCD by Call Number: PICTURE SCI/HEALTH / NINER, H. / MR. WORRYEight-year-old Kevin is frustrated by his need to check things and repeat actions over and over until a counselor diagnoses obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and teaches him ways to manage this condition.
