Recommended Reading
Imperfect: An Improbable Life By Jim Abbott And Tim Brown
Http://Www.Amazon.Com/S/Ref=Nb_sb_noss?Url=Search-Alias=Aps&Field-Keywords=Imperfect%3A+An+Improbable+Life+
Success in My Hands: A journey to find my own peace and freedom [Kindle Edition] By Richard Cook
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Success-hands-journey-freedom-ebook/dp/B008U91DOU/ref=sr_1_4_title_0_main?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1344800866&sr=1-4
Five Fingers, Ten Toes – A Mother’s Story of Raising a Child Born with a Limb Difference [available in Paperback & Kindle Edition] By Katie Kolberg Memmel
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_12?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=katie+kolberg+memmel&sprefix=katie+kolber%2Caps%2C298
Imperfect 10: A Practical Guide To Transform Your Troubles Into Triumphs by Maxine Haber
Maxine Haber, professionally known as Coach Maxine, is a Certified Youth Fitness instructor and the creator of the STARcise Kids Fitness program. Born with Amniotic Band Syndrome, Maxine is dedicated to sharing her message of survival through inner strength. She currently resides in Southern Nevada with her husband and two daughters.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0998770787
Children’s Reading
Uniquely Me! by Trace Wilson
Is a book dedicated to helping children understand, accept and love their unique differences. Every child worries about being different. Follow one brave little boy as he embarks on a wild adventure and learns to understand, accept, and love the differences that make him unique.
https://www.bionicauthor.org/shop
Good To Be Me by Jessica Parham
Good to be Me celebrates our differences and gives parents the opportunity to have an open conversation with their kids about disabilities, race, body types, and more. https://www.amazon.com/Good-Be-Me-Jessica-Parham/dp/1645435997
The Capables by Danny Jordan
Created by television producer Danny Jordan––the dad of a child with an upper limb difference––The Capables is an entertaining, educational, and engaging children’s book series, with a focus on inclusion of disability.
https://www.thecapables.com/shop
Super-Abled Comics
Super-Abled Comics is a comics anthology featuring six different stories about disabled superheroes from disabled writers.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/749030793/super-abled-comics
Brooklyn’s Lucky Fin by Jenna Regan
This is a powerful story about a young girl who lets nothing stop her. Brooklyn was born with a limb difference and is determined to do everything just like everyone else. We call her special hand her lucky fin just like in the movie Nemo who was born with one small weak fin, but he quickly finds out it is his ” lucky fin.” Brooklyn was made this way and her difference makes her special! Brooklyn is fierce, strong, and charismatic. The purpose of this story is to show that no matter what a person looks like, we are all the same. Everyone has differences and challenges; some you can see and some you cannot. Remember to build each other up and make everyone feel included, supported, and loved.
I Am Sheriauna by Sherylee Honeyghan
Sheriauna is a vibrant, smart, funny little girl with tons of personality! She has a unique story to share with the world and she loves to help others see differences as strengths. Learn about one little girl’s experience with being different and how we can all be kind to each other, while creating a more inclusive world for everybody.
https://www.iamsheriauna.ca/
Look What Kate Can Do: One Hand Works as Well as Two by Katie & Paul Leatherwood
Kate was born with symbrachydactyly, a big word for upper limb differences. How does a little girl feel about growing up with one hand? How does she answer people’s questions? Here’s Kate’s story in her own words. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/163177171X/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Drew is Just like YOU! By Brandi Wallace-Gill
Drew is an active, vivacious, smart little girl who loves to play sports, swim and learn new things. Though Drew was born without a left hand, that little difference never gets in the way! This bright, uplifting book encourages inclusion and open-mindedness among children and adults alike.
Mushy Pea & The Magical Christmas Stocking (The Adventures of Mushy Pea) by Lee A Dilley
On Christmas Eve, Mushy Pea magically shrinks and appears inside her Christmas stocking! Join Mushy Pea as she zooms down the Melted Choc Ice Flume and discovers Biscuit Bridge on her wonderland adventure. Will Mushy Pea find her way home before Santa arrives? (Mushy Pea just happens to have a limb difference)
Emmanuel’s Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah By Laurie Ann Thompson
http://www.amazon.com/Emmanuels-Dream-Story-Emmanuel-Yeboah/dp/044981744X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1435626997&sr=1-1&keywords=emmanuel%27s+dream&pebp=1435627004781&perid=17VT7KWCH1WGR4ZQKDV9
Ella & the All-Stars By Sherry Cerino and Pamela Clemente
Ella and the All-Stars, the first in a collection of Ella’s Way stories, introduces Ella a young starfish who befriends a group of unusual sea creatures. Through trust and acceptance of differences, Ella learns that friends come in all shapes, sizes, colors and abilities. This undersea adventure with colorfully unique characters and a heartwarming story sensitively introduce diversity, disability and differences in childhood friendships.
http://www.ellasway.com/bookstore.html
Emmy’s Amazing Hand By Jocelyn Hoffman
Encouraging and Inspiring families affected by limb deficiencies.
https://squareup.com/store/unique-kids-books/
Emmy Goes To Kindergarten By Jocelyn Hoffman.
A book about a special little girl embarking on the elementary school adventure. Emmy is ready and eager to begin school but Mommy has some concerns. Join Emmy and her friends as they successfully journey through the year in Kindergarten.
Little Miss Jessica Goes to School By Jessica Smith
Follow Jessica on her adventures and discover how she learns that being different and looking different is OK!
*Limited number of copies available (no longer in print) please contact luckyfinproject@yahoo.com to learn how you may purchase.
Barthello’s Wing: The Tale of a Very Brave Bug By Janie DeVos
http://www.amazon.com/Barthellos-Wing-Tale-Very-Brave/dp/0943403707/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1435627441&sr=1-1&pebp=1435627445914&perid=053BG1PT0C64VSFQQ1EK
5 Fingers and 10 Toes by Dawn Civitello
A Children’s book written by Dawn Civitello who is a Mom and Teacher. In hopes of spreading awareness to young children and families about limb deficiencies that exist among peers. This book is a great way to explain to children that differences exist and it’s ok to be different, everyone should be accepted for who they are!!
https://www.amazon.com/Fingers-10-Toes-Dawn-Civitello/dp/1539712028/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1518116798&sr=1-1&keywords=5+fingers+and+10+toes&dpID=51rD-gSDXOL&preST=_SX218_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch
5 Fingers and 10 Toes: Jo-Jo Goes to School by Dawn Civitello
Children’s book that takes us along on a journey of a boy born with a limb difference,as he enters school for the very first time.
https://www.amazon.com/Fingers-Toes-Jo-Jo-Goes-School/dp/1977559522/ref=pd_sim_14_5?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1977559522&pd_rd_r=QBQ5VKBNWSNMV5BYAZPQ&pd_rd_w=rkwOA&pd_rd_wg=cIfYo&psc=1&refRID=QBQ5VKBNWSNMV5BYAZPQ
I Have A Doll Just Like You! by Julie Ann Zitterkopf Larson MD (Author), Jacqueline Kerr (Illustrator)
“I Have A Doll Just Like You” is a children’s story about amputation and limb deficiency. It was written with the goal of teaching children that people come in all shapes, sizes, colors and abilities. This book is a fictional, illustrated story for children about a little boy with a congenital amputation of his left arm. It also includes a glossary of amputee terminology, a letter to parents and teachers, and a series of discussion starters for families and classrooms. All of the proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to send children with limb differences to amputee camp.
https://www.amazon.com/Have-Doll-Just-Like-You/dp/153520611X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1518117398&sr=1-1&keywords=a+doll+like+you
Purr-fectly Lucky by Kimberly Palmucci (Author), Brani McCann (Illustrator)
Purr-fectly Lucky is inspired by the real life story of Meesta the three-legged cat and his strength, spirit, and love. Meesta and his adoptive mom, Kimberly, are on a mission to spread the message that regardless of where your story begins, who you are, or what makes you special and different, everyone deserves a happy ending!
BO MEETS A HERO By Sharman Martin, with Photographs by Karim Shamsi-Basha
A Wounded Army Vet (Noah Galloway) Joins with Bo, the Three-Legged Dog, to Teach Children Invaluable Lessons
http://www.solid-ground-books.com/search.asp?searchtext=BO+BOOK
Zippy’s Big Difference [Paperback] By Candida Sullivan
Zippy and the Stripes of Courage [Paperback] By Candida Sullivan
http://www.amazon.com/Zippy-Stripes-Courage-Candida-Sullivan/dp/1937331083/ref=pd_sim_sbs_b_1
God Made Me Special, Just Like You! by Nicki Olin
http://www.amazon.com/God-Made-Special-Just-Like/dp/1612440614
