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Parenting
It's A Whole New View; A Guide for Raising a Child With Dwarfism -download or request from national office
Far From the Tree: Parents, Children, and the Search for Identity By Andrew Solomon Living with Difference: Families with Dwarf Children By Joan Ablon (1988) Brittle Bones, Stout Hearts and Minds: Adults with Osteogenesis Imperfecta By Joan Ablon (2009)
The Lives of Dwarfs: Their Journey from Public Curiosity Toward Social Liberation By Betty M. Adelson (2005) Dwarfism: Medical And Psychosocial Aspects of Profound Short Stature By Betty M. Adelson (2005) Little People: Learning to See the World Through My Daughter's Eyes By Dan Kennedy (2003) (not available through Amazon) Walking Tall: Overcoming Inner Smallness No Matter What Size You Are By Peggy O'Neill (2002) Against Tall Odds: Being a David in a Goliath World By Matt Roloff with Tracy Sumner (1999) Dwarfism: The Family & Professional Guide By Charles I. Scott, Nancy Mayeux, Richard Crandall, and Joan Weiss (1994) Who Says I'm Small By J.B. Tischendorf (2005) Dwarfs Don't Live in Doll Houses By Angela Muir Van Etten (1988)
Children's Books Even Though I'm Small (children's fiction, ages 4-8) By Karen Kelley Smith (2015)
Not So Tall for Six (children's fiction, ages 4-8) by Dianna Hutts Aston (1988)
The Shortest Kid in the World (children's fiction, ages 4-8) By Corinne Demas Bliss and Nancy Poydar (1995) Spence Is Small (children's fiction, ages 4-8) By Chrisa Chevalier (1987) Little Squarehead (children's fiction) By Peggy O'Neill; illustrated by Denise Freeman (2001) I'm Just Small, That's All By Karalee Braithwaite Children's Book, for Ages 3-9 The Thing About Georgie By Lisa Graff Childrens' Book (Ages 8-12)
You'll Grow Soon Alex by Andrew Shavick Childrens' Book (Ages 4 and up)
Magical Mask Pixi Storybook Illustrated childrens' book about the use of CPAP Also available for free by calling ResMed 1-800-424-0737 option 1
In My World Series In My World contains two chapter books for children aged 7-plus. In one the main character is a little person; in the other the child is a wheelchair user. Author Carole Lander / Illustrator Michele Moore
Don't Call Me Names: Learning To Understand Kids with Disabilities Don't Call Me Names by C.W. Graham, features an LP amongst other kids with disabilities.
Louie's Together Playground Part of The Able Fables series, this book features Louie, a crafty llama with dwarfism who loves to build, construct, and create. Together, he and his friends dream up a plan to bring the very first all-inclusive playground to their town.
All the Way to the Top - A children's picture book that tells the inspiring true story of Jennifer Keelan, the activist whose participation in the Capitol Crawl at just eight years old encouraged Congress to pass the Americans with Disabilities Act. Author Annette Bay Pimental
A Little Warrior With a Mighty Purpose - A story of a young boy who visits the doctor and learns that he has a special trait that affects his growth. Author Ayanna Brown
We Move Together - This book follows a mixed-ability group of kids as they creatively negotiate everyday barriers and find joy and connection in disability culture and community. A perfect tool for families, schools, and libraries to facilitate conversations about disability, accessibility, social justice and community building. Includes a kid-friendly glossary (for ages 6-9) Authors Kelly Fritsch and Anne McGuire / Illustrator Eduardo Trejos
Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon - A story of Molly Lou Melon who is tiny, clumsy, and buck-toothed who is made fun of at school. But thanks to her grandmother, she possesses seemingly indomitable self-esteem. (for ages 4-8) Author Patty Lovell / Illustrator David Catrow
The Tiny Tale of Little Pea - A picture book about Little Pea who was born tiny and uses clever adaptations to navigate things. The message is "one can never be too small to be a GREAT artist". (ages 3-7) Author Davide Cali / Illustrator Sebastien Mourrain
Not Too Big…Not Too Small…Just Right For Me -The book is geared to teach children that we are all different in some way and we should all celebrate who we are. It explains dwarfism in a simple way and answers some of the most common questions asked by children. Written and illustrated by Jimmy and Darlene Korpai
Rosie the Raven - Rosie is born different than her siblings. Rosie resembles a tiny girl and empathizes with her attempts to fit in by flapping her skinny arms and cawing until she grows hoarse. Eventually, she accepts that she's different. "And if the others talk about me, what do I care!". (ages 5-8) Author Helfa Bansch
The Colorful World of Zaza, the Giraffe Author Priscilla Lacerda
Bullying Contact Peggy O'Neil at www.YoPeggy.com.
Queen Bees and Wannabes By Rosalind Wiseman
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