Atkins, Jeannine. A Name On the Quilt: A Story of Remembrance. (J 362.196 At)
A family reminisces while gathered together to make a panel for the AIDS Memorial Quilt in memory of a beloved uncle.
Fassler, David. What's a Virus, Anyway?: The Kid's Book about AIDS. (J 616.9792 Fa)
A discussion of the deadly disorder known as AIDS, accompanied by children's illustrations.
Girard, Linda Walvoord. Alex, the Kid with AIDS. (J 616.9792 Gi)
Alex, a fourth grader with AIDS, makes a new friend and learns that although he is sick, he can't misbehave in school.
Jordan, MaryKate. Losing Uncle Tim. (J 616.9792 Jo)
When his beloved Uncle Tim dies of AIDS, Daniel struggles to find reassurance and understanding and finds that his favorite grown-up has left him a legacy of joy and courage.
Merrifield, Margaret. Come Sit By Me. (J 616.9792 Me)
Nicholas, the new boy at Karen's school, has AIDS. Karen and Nicholas become best friends, but some parents won't allow their children to play with Nicholas or Karen until Karen's parents call a meeting for parents to come learn more about AIDS.
Merrifield, Margaret. Morning Light: An Educational Storybook for Children and Their Caregivers about HIV/AIDS and Saying Goodbye. (J 616.9792 Me)
Max and Maggie, twin brother and sister learn how to cope with their feelings when their mother is dying of AIDS. Includes information about AIDS and suggestions for helping people who have suffered the loss of an important person in their lives.
Moutoussamy-Ashe, Jeanne. Daddy and Me: A Photo Story of Arthur Ashe and His Daughter, Camera. (J 616.9792 Mo)
Accompanied by photographs, Camera tells about her love for her Daddy and how she cares of him when he is sick from AIDS, which he contracted from a blood transfusion.
Newman, Leslea. Too Far Away to Touch. (J Ne)
Zoe's favorite uncle Leonard takes her to a planetarium and explains that if he dies he will be like the stars, too far away to touch, close enough to see.
Quinlan, Patricia. Tiger Flowers. (J 616.9792 Qu)
When his uncle, Michael, dies of AIDS, Joel's dreams and thoughts of Michael keep his memory alive.
Cooper, Melrose. Life Magic. (J Co)
Crystal's strong family helps her deal with being put in a remedial reading class and discovering that Uncle Joe is dying of AIDS. Sequel to Life Riddles.
Gonzales, Doreen. AIDS: Ten Stories of Courage. (J 920 Go)
Presents the stories of ten people who have been infected with AIDS, including Ryan White, Elizabeth Glaser, and Arthur Ashe.
Gordon, Melanie Apel. Let's Talk About When Kids Have Cancer. (J 616.994 Go)
Discusses what cancer is, its treatment and side effects, and how it affects the lives of its victims and their families.
Kohlenberg, Sherry. Sammy's Mommy Has Cancer. (J 616.994 Ko)
Sammy's mommy receives treatment for cancer, goes into the hospital for surgery, recovers at home, and shares her continuing love for him.
Krisher, Trudy. Kathy's Hats. (J 616.994 Kr)
Kathy's love of hats comes in handy when the chemotherapy treatments she receives for her cancer make her hair fall out.
Vigna, Judith. When Eric's Mom Fought Cancer. (J 616.994 Vi)
A ski trip with his father helps a young boy who feels angry and afraid when his mother gets sick with breast cancer.
Winthrop, Elizabeth. Promises. (J 616.994 Wi)
A young girl experiences a range of emotions when her mother undergoes treatment for cancer.
Anderson, Laurie Halse. Say Good-bye. (J An)
Seeing Jane's dog, Yum-Yum, help cheer up children in a cancer ward makes Zoe think about having her puppy, Sneakers, trained to do therapy, too, especially when Yum-Yum becomes very ill.
Borden, Louise. Good Luck, Mrs. K! (J Bo)
All the students in the third grade are affected when their beloved teacher, Mrs. Kempczinski, is suddenly hospitalized with cancer.
Brisson, Pat. Sky Memories. (J Br)
When ten-year-old Emily learns that her mother has cancer, the two of them begin a ritual that will help Emily remember her mother after she is dead.
Carrick, Carol. Upside-down Cake. (J Ca)
A nine-year-old boy tries to come to terms with his grief and anger when his father develops cancer, gradually becomes weaker and weaker, and then dies.
Gleitzman, Morris. Two Weeks with the Queen. (J Gl)
Sent to live with relatives in England when his younger brother develops a rare form of cancer, Colin tries to see the Queen to help find a cure for his brother.
Hannigan, Katherine. Ida B and Her Plans to Maximize Fun, Avoid Disaster, and (possibly) Save the World. (J Ha)
In Wisconsin, fourth-grader Ida B spends happy hours being home-schooled and playing in her family's apple orchard, until her mother begins treatment for breast cancer and her parents must sell part of the orchard and send her to public school.
Hermes, Patricia. You Shouldn't Have to Say Good-bye. (J He)
During the autumn of the year, thirteen-year-old Sarah learns her mother is dying of cancer.
Hobbs, Valerie. Defiance. (J Ho)
While vacationing in the country, eleven-year-old Toby, a cancer patient, learns some important lessons about living and dying from an elderly poet and her cow.
Little, Jean. Mama's Going to Buy You a Mockingbird. (J Li)
Young Jeremy and Sarah learn to cope with their grief and drastically changed lifestyle during their father's battle with cancer, which forces their mother to sell their house and return to school full time.
Speltz, Ann. The Year My Mother Was Bald. (J 616.994 Sp)
Clare keeps a journal that describes the medical treatments her mother undergoes for breast cancer, her family's experiences, and her own feelings and concerns. Includes a list of resources.
Weston, Carol. Melanie
Martin goes Dutch: The Private Diary of my Almost Bummer Summer with Cecily,
Matt the Brat, and Vincent van Go Go Go. (J We)
In her diary, ten-year-old Melanie describes how she and her family, accompanied by her best friend Cecily, travel to the Netherlands, where they have a good time despite Cecily's concern for her mother's health and Melanie's struggles with her little brother and her own attitude.
Zinnen, Linda. Holding
at Third. (J Zi)
When thirteen-year-old Matt's older brother Tom moves to a different hospital
to receive a "treatment of last resort" for his cancer, Matt tries
to adjust to a new home and school, a new baseball team, and his feelings
about his brother.
Carter, Alden R. Stretching Ourselves: Kids with Cerebral Palsy. (J 362.198 Ca)
Describes cerebral palsy and focuses on the daily lives of three children with varying degrees of this condition.
Emmert, Michelle. I'm the Big Sister Now. (J 616.836 Em)
Nine-year-old Michelle describes the joys, loving times, difficulties, and other special situations involved in living with her older sister Amy Emmert, who was born severely disabled with cerebral palsy.
Fassler, Joan. Howie Helps Himself. (Ej Fa)
Though he enjoys life with his family and attends school, Howie, a child with cerebral palsy, wants more than anything else to be able to move his wheelchair by himself.
Heelan, Jamee Riggio. Rolling Along: The Story of Taylor and His Wheelchair. (J 616.836 He)
Explains 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.
Lears, Laurie. Nathan's Wish: A Story about Cerebral Palsy. (Ej Le)
A boy with cerebral palsy helps out at a raptor rehabilitation center and is inspired himself when an owl that cannot fly finds another purpose in life.
Moran, George. Imagine Me on a Sit-Ski! (Ej Mo)
A child who has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair describes learning to ski with adaptive equipment.
Adler, C. S. Eddie's Blue Winged Dragon. (J Ad)
A sixth-grader with cerebral palsy becomes the owner of a brass dragon which helps him out in some of the battles he faces due to his handicap.
Payne, Sherry Neuwirth. A Contest. (J Pa)
Even though Mike has cerebral palsy, he shows the children in his class that he can play to win when he gets the chance.
Napoli, Donna Jo. Breath. (Y Na)
Elaborates on the tale of "The Pied Piper," told from the point
of view of a boy who is too ill to keep up when a piper spirits away the healthy
children of a plague-ridden town after being cheated out of full payment for
ridding Hameln of rats.
Giblin, James Cross. The Dwarf, the Giant, and the Unicorn. (J 3982.2 Ki)
When his ship runs aground on a strange island during a storm, Arthur sets off on his charger to look for help and meets a dwarf who tells a curious story about his son and the unicorn who has befriended them both. Though the story features a fictitious dwarf, the dwarf's character is kind and heroic, and the message of the story is a positive one.
Hegi, Ursula. Trudi and Pia. (Ej He)
A dwarf girl goes to the circus where she meets another dwarf and realizes that she is not alone.
Kuklin, Susan. Thinking Big. (J 362.1 Ku)
Text and photographs depict the life of an eight-year-old dwarf who lives in an average-sized family and attends a regular school.
Riggs, Stephanie. Never Sell Yourself Short. (J 362.1 Ri)
Josh, a fourteen-year-old boy who lives with achondroplasia, a common type of dwarfism, describes his everyday life and ambitions.
Russo, Marisabina. Alex Is My Friend. (Ej Ru)
Even though Alex is a dwarf and sometimes has to use a wheelchair because of the operation he had on his back, his friend does not mind because they still have good times together.
Weninger, Brigitte. The Magic Crystal. (Ej We)
The fictitious story of a misshapen dwarf named Pico, who shares the gift of song with others and is rewarded with a crystal that reflects only his inner beauty.
Landau, Elaine. Short Stature: From Folklore to Fact. (J 612.6 La)
Explores the portrayal of dwarfs in folklore, the causes and treatment of dwarfism, and the challenges of living in a society where bigger is thought to be better.
Porter, Tracey. A Dance of Sisters. (J Po)
Although almost totally consumed by her ballet training and her obsession with controlling her weight, thirteen-year-old Delia finds time to worry about her strange and rebellious older sister Pearl, who has been sent away to a private school.
LeMieux, A. C. Dare to Be, M.E.! (J Le)
Justine and Mary Ellen's friendship changes when they enter junior high and Justine becomes worried about fitting in with the right crowd.
Gordon, Melanie Apel. Let's Talk about Epilepsy. (J 616.853 Go)
Explains the nature, causes, symptoms, and treatment of epilepsy.
Lears, Laurie. Becky the Brave: A Story about Epilepsy. (J 616.853 Le)
Nothing seems to scare Sarah's big sister Becky, until having an epileptic seizure makes her reluctant to return to school, and so Sarah summons her own courage to explain the disease to the other students.
Moss, Deborah M. Lee, the Rabbit with Epilepsy. (J 616.853 Mo)
Lee is diagnosed as having epilepsy, but medicine to control her seizures reduces her worries and she learns she can still lead a normal life.
O'Neill, Linda. Having Epilepsy. (J 616.853 On)
Simple text and photos describe the causes and nature of epilepsy and how it is treated. Focuses on a child who has epilepsy.
Howard, Ellen. Edith Herself. (J Ho)
Orphaned by her mother's death, Edith goes to live with her older sister and her dour husband in their stern Christian farming household, where the strain of adjusting seems to aggravate her epileptic seizures.
Philbrick, W. R. The Last Book in the Universe. (J Ph)
After an earthquake has destroyed much of the planet, an epileptic teenager nicknamed Spaz begins the heroic fight to bring human intelligence back to the Earth of a distant future.
Schachter, Steven C. The Brainstorms Family: Epilepsy on Our Terms: Stories by Children with Seizures and Their Parents. (J 616.853 Sc)
Presents information about the condition of epilepsy, what it is like to have seizures, the different kinds of seizures, and the effects of epilepsy on the individual and the family.
Yolen, Jane. Prince Across the Water. (J Yo)
In 1746, a year after the Scottish clans have rallied to the call of their exiled prince, Charles Stuart, to take up arms against England's tyranny, fourteen-year-old, epileptic Duncan MacDonald and his cousin, Ewan, run away to join the fight at Culloden and discover the harsh reality of war.
Young, Helen. What Difference Does It Make, Danny? (J Yo)
Danny's teachers and classmates have trouble accepting the fact that Danny can do anything that the other children can even though he has epilepsy.
Aldape, Virginia Totorica. Nicole's Story: A Book about a Girl with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis. (J 362.19 Al)
An eight-year-old girl talks about what her life is like with the disease of JRA or juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
Gray, Susan Heinrichs. Living with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis. (J 616.7227 Gr)
Jones, Rebecca C. Angie and Me. (J Jo)
During her stay at a children's hospital where she is treated for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, twelve-year-old Jenna comes to terms with her illness.
Kehret, Peg. My Brother Made Me Do It. (J Ke)
In letters to an elderly pen pal, eleven-year-old Julie describes how her mischievous younger brother is always getting her in trouble, how she is dealing with painful juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, and how she struggles to finish a fund-raising race on crutches.
Moss, Alexandra. Ellie's Chance to Dance. (ELL and BKM J Mo)
After moving from Chicago to Oxford, England, ten-year-old Ellie worries about making new friends at school and caring for her mother who has multiple sclerosis, while also preparing to audition for the resident dancers training program at London's Royal Ballet School.
Bergman, Thomas. Precious Time: Children Living with Muscular Dystrophy. (J 616.748 Be)
Describes the life, including medical attention and various daily activities, of a nine-year-old boy with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Osofsky, Audrey. My Buddy. (Ej Os)
A young boy with muscular dystrophy tells how he is teamed up with a dog trained to do things for him that he can't do for himself.
Stepanek, Mattie J. T. Celebrate Through Heartsongs. (J 811.6 St)
Contains the uplifting poetry of young author Mattie J.T. Stepanek, who suffers from muscular dystrophy and has endured the loss of three siblings.
Foland, Constance M. A Song for Jeffrey. (ELL J PBK Series Fol)
Lonely eleven-year-old Dodie meets Jeffrey, who has muscular dystrophy, and discovers what it is like to have a real friend, even as his condition worsens.
O'Neill, Linda. Being Paralyzed. (J 362.43 On)
Explains possible causes of paralysis and explores the life of someone living with paralysis. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Stauffacher, Sue. Harry Sue. (J St)
Although tough-talking Harry Sue would like to start a life of crime in order
to be "sent up" and find her incarcerated mother, she must first
protect the children at her neglectful grandmother's home day care center
and befriend a paralyzed boy.
Whelan, Gloria. Forgive the River, Forgive the Sky. (J Wh)
After her father dies in the river Lily struggles to come to terms with her loss, and in so doing, she helps a paraplegic former pilot accept his condition and move on with his life.
Crofford, Emily. Healing Warrior: A Story about Sister Elizabeth Kenny. (J 921 Ken)
A biography of the Australian nurse who developed a successful method of treating and rehabilitating polio patients and persisted in the struggle, despite ridicule and opposition, to have her methods accepted.
Giff, Patricia Reilly. All the Way Home. (J Gi)
In 1941, circumstances bring together Brick, a boy from New York's apple country, and Mariel, a young girl made shy by her bout with polio, and the two make a journey from Brooklyn back to help Brick's elderly neighbors save their apple crop and to help Mariel learn about her past.
Johnston, Julie. Hero of Lesser Causes. (J Jo)
In 1946 twelve-year-old Keely is devastated when her older brother Patrick is paralyzed by polio, and she starts a campaign to reawaken his waning interest in life.
Kehret, Peg. Small Steps: The Year I Got Polio. (J 362.1968 Ke)
The author describes her battle against polio when she was thirteen and her efforts to overcome its debilitating effects.
Kinsey-Warnock, Natalie. If Wishes Were Horses. (J Ki)
During the summer of 1932 when Lily is twelve years old, she is granted her two greatest wishes, to be far from the sister who torments her and to have a horse of her own, but she does not expect either the tragic events that bring this about or their consequences.
Weaver, Lydia. Close to Home: A Story of the Polio Epidemic. (J We)
In the summer of 1952, Betsy sees her vacation fun overshadowed by the spreading polio epidemic, while her mother and other scientists work frantically to develop a vaccine for the crippling disease.
Poortvliet, Rien. The
Book of the Sandman and the Alphabet of Sleep. (J Po)
Two travelers discover the secrets of sleep from the Sandman himself. Includes
a book-within-a-book with helpful hints for both sleepyheads and insomniacs.
Herrera, Juan Felipe. Featherless. (J Espanol He)
Although Tomasito's spina bifida keeps him in a wheelchair, where he often feels as confined as his flightless and featherless pet bird, he discovers that he can feel free when he is on the soccer field.
Senisi, Ellen B. All Kinds of Friends, Even Green! (J 362.4 Se)
In a school assignment, seven-year-old Moses, who has spina bifida and uses a wheelchair, reflects that his neighbor's disabled iguana resembles him because they both have figured out how to get where they want to be in different ways than those around them.
Dobkin, Bonnie. Just a Little Different. (J-ER Do)
A child relates how he and his best friend, who is in a wheelchair, are both alike and different.
Lasker, Joe. Nick Joins In. (Ej La)
When Nick, enabled by a wheeelchair, enters a regular classroom for the first time as a result of U.S. Public Law 94-142, he and his new classmates must resolve their initial apprehensions about mainstreaming.
Berenstain, Stan and Jan. The
Berenstain Bears and the Wheelchair Commando. (J First Chapter Books Be)
Harry, a new student at Bear Country School who is disabled and uses a wheelchair, has trouble making friends until the others discover that he is really very much like them.
Harshman, Marc. The Storm. (J Ha)
Enabled by a wheelchair, Jonathan faces the terror of a tornado all by himself and saves the lives of the horses on the family farm.
Hartling, Peter. Crutches. (J Ha)
A young boy, searching vainly for his mother in post-war Vienna, is befriended by a man on crutches and together they find hope for the future.
Paulsen, Gary. The Monument. (J Pa)
Rocky, self-conscious about the braces on her leg, has her life changed by the remarkable artist who comes to her small Kansas town to design a war memorial.
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