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Recommended Children's Books Supporting Abilities Awareness
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Key to abbreviations: P: Picture Book; E Ch: Early Chapter Book; Ch: Chapter Book; Gr: Graphic Novel
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When My Worries Get Too Big!Helps children understand and manage their anxiety through simple language and strategiesDunn Buron, KariPGr K-4AnxietyPaula Crosatto
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When Things Aren't Going Right, Go LeftEncourages readers to find their own path when faced with adversityColagiovanni, MarcPGr K-4AnxietyPaula Crosatto
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The Rhino SuitAddresses big feelings (sensitivity & empathy) and encourages readers to be their true selvesJackson, CoulterPGr K-4Emotional or BehavioralChristy Scrivano
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I Talk Like A RiverStory of a boy who stutters and his journey to self-acceptance with help from his fatherScott, JordanPTK-4Speech/LanguageCaitlin Davis
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The Brain ForestUses metaphor of a forest to explain and celebrate neurodiversityMenon, SandhyaPGr K-4NeurodiversityChristy Scrivano
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A Walk in the Wordskids story about a boy struglging with reading challenges and overcoming them, descriptive of experience, tools, and inspirational success storiesHudson Talbott PGr K-4DyslexiaPati Ortiz
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Aaron Slater, Illustrator An uplifting story about the power of art, finding your voice, and telling your story even when you’re out of step with your peersAndrea BeatyPGr K-4Dyslexia and ADHDPati Ortiz
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Lila Greer, Teacher of the Yearall about kindness, learning to face your fears, and the profound difference that one brilliant educator can make in a child’s life,Andrea BeatyPGr K-4AnxietyPati Ortiz
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Listening to My Body: A guide to helping kids understand the connection between their sensations (what the heck are those?)Listening to My Body is an engaging and interactive book that guides children through the process of naming their emotions and the physical sensations accompanying them. Teaching kids to tune into their bodies and name their feelings is a foundation for emotional regulation.Gabi GarciaPGr K-5Emotional or BehavioralPati Ortiz
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