Danny, who has cerebral palsy, is faced with another frustrating day at the playground watching the other children play, until a friendly gesture from another kid gives him an unexpected adventure and helps him feel better about himself.

Danny and the Merry-Go-Round (Turtle Books)

Holcomb, Nan

Jason & Nordic Pub

Andy's physical therapist calls him a turtle one day when he is feeling uncooperative, and thus begins a search to find a turtle, during which he becomes a small hero and learns something important about himself.

Andy Finds a Turtle (Turtle Books)

Children's Books

Patrick and Emma Lou (Turtle Books)

A child with cerebral palsy is hindered in meeting new people by his shyness, until he discovers the special thing he can do to make people feel like talking to him.

Smile from Andy (Turtle Books)

When four-year-old Molly with Down syndrome learns to talk with her hands, she suffers fewer frustrations by being able to ask for what she wants.

Cookie (Turtle Books)

Kneeland, Linda

Andy, who is five and has cerebral palsy, has difficulty opening his mouth at mealtime, until his frustration leads to a discovery.

Andy Opens Wide (Turtle Books)

Literature & Fiction

Contemporary

Six-year-old Sarah, mobile but unable to talk, wants to sing "Happy Birthday" for her mother and is able to provide a birthday surprise with help from her therapist and a new augmentative communication device.

Sarah's Surprise (Turtle Books)

Holcomb, Man

Buddy, who is five, has Down Syndrome, and is in need of a friend all his own, saves his money and buys a puppy.

Buddy's Shadow (Turtle Books)

Becker, Shirley

Tired of others letting him win at games, Kevin, a physically handicapped boy, learns how to win fair and square when he competes against a computer.

Fair and Square