Central Kansas Library System

"This children's picture book follows a sibling of a child with a disability as the kids go through their daily routine. A simple story with an important message, 'Like Me' helps kids recognize the many similarities they share with disabled kids and model a loving and understanding approach to the differences."

"Sometimes love throws a curveball. Megan O'Donnell has everything under control: her job as a physical therapist, single motherhood, and anything else life throws her way. She has to-- since her husband walked out on her and their son when Sammy was born with cerebral palsy - taking with him her trust in men and God, too. Resilient, Megan's heading up All-Stars Sports Day, an event for special needs kids like Sammy. But her planning meeting is hijacked...

During the first few weeks after Matthew Kirk was born - brain-damaged as a result of oxygen deprivation during delivery - the doctors advised his parents, Donna and Ed Kirk, to put him in an institution, have another baby as soon as possible, and get on with their life. But what the doctors didn't understand was that he was their life. Indeed, as he grew, he would surprise everyone with his athletic good looks, spirited personality, and supreme...

Metal artist Katie Mack is living a lie. Nine years ago she ran away from her family in Raleigh, North Carolina, consumed by the irrational fear that she would harm Maisie, her newborn daughter. Over time she's come to grips with the mental illness that nearly destroyed her, and now funnels her pain into her art. Despite longing for Maisie, Katie honors an agreement with the husband she left behind--to change her name and never return. But when she...

Twelve-year-old Derek wants to train his pet monkey to help Umberto, a new student who uses a wheelchair, but Umberto would rather steal Derek's cartoon ideas.

"Peppa makes a new friend at school! He name is Mandy Mouse. Mandy is fun, fearless and a lot like Peppa. She also uses a wheelchair to get around!"--Page [4] of cover.

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