When his veterinarian mom brings home a stray baby skunk that needs rehabilitation before it can be placed in a wild animal shelter, Bat, who has austim, resolves to prove that he is up to the challenge of caring for the skunk permanently.

As he grieves his best friend Benny's death, Mason and his friend Calvin, who are targeted by the neighborhood bullies, create an underground haven for themselves, but when Calvin goes missing Mason finds himself in trouble.

Lives of four misfits are intertwined when a bully's prank lands shy Virgil at the bottom of a well and Valencia, Kaori, and Gen band together in an epic quest to find and rescue him.

Henry, a first grader on the autism spectrum, attempts to navigate friendships, and sudden changes in classroom routines--like a parade on Friday instead of share time.

"A young girl explores her city with her father, taking in all its sensory details. Her city speaks to her in so many ways: "sometimes it echoes," and "sometimes it trills." It "buzzes and tweets and flocks." It's both "busy" and "relaxed," and "smelly" and "sweet." In the end, we discover that the city doesn't just speak to this inquisitive young girl - it also listens ... Author Darren Lebeuf, an award-winning photographer, uses spare text and a...

Have you ever packed your bags for a holiday and wondered whether you'd forgotten anything? Passport, plane ticket, hotel booking... But what if you also had to remember to find out whether you could use the shower in your hotel? Or how many steps you had to climb to get to your room? Or whether you could get on and off the trains in the country you were travelling to? These are only some of the challenges facing a traveller who happens to have mobility...

When it's time to go to a restaurant, whether he's with a parent or family member, Lou knows what to expect and how to handle himself. Lou's bubble wand will help him be successful in any social situation that could be a challenge for him, such as waiting to be seated, ordering from the menu or waiting for others to finish their food.

Dachy isn't embarrassed by his hearing aid, but sometimes his friends are so loud he has to turn it off. One day, he does just that to get some peace and quiet, but that's the last thing he ends up getting. The adventure that follows drives home the importance of listening to and caring for your friends as well as appreciating differences in others and overcoming personal obstacles.

Book Features: • Ages 4-8, Grades PreK-2, Guided Reading Level E, Lexile • 24 pages, 8 inches x 8 inches • Simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color illustrations • Includes words to know and comprehension questions • Reading/teaching tips included Fun With Katie: In Katie Meets Carl, preschoolers-second graders use their hands to learn American Sign Language alongside Katie to talk to the new boy in her class! Celebrating Uniqueness:...

Fun With Katie: In Katie Helps Out, preschoolers-second graders learn the importance of taking care of the environment and spreading kindness-all while having fun at the beach! Celebrating Uniqueness: Katie has Down syndrome, but that's not what makes her so special-she loves to help others! Follow along as Katie helps her parents clean up the beach and helps take care of plants, animals, and the planet!