7 Children's Books on Disability & Inclusion
Educational Resources including Children's Books on Disability & Inclusion.
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Here's a curated list of Australian children's books and authors that promote disability awareness, inclusion, and neurodiversity
“Come Over to My House” – Eliza Hull & Sally Rippin
Disability focus: Various physical and invisible disabilities
Age: 4–10 years
Why it’s great: Co-written by disabled author Eliza Hull, this beautifully illustrated book takes kids on a global journey, showing what daily life is like for children with different disabilities.
“I Am Elena” – Elena Goonan
Disability focus: Down syndrome
Age: 5–9 years
Why it’s great: Written by a young girl with Down syndrome, this is a powerful self-representation piece. It’s part of the “Just Like You” series that celebrates children with differences.
“Scaredy Book” – Devon Sillett & Cara King
Theme: Anxiety, fear of the unknown
Age: 4–8 years
Why it’s great: While not disability-specific, this story helps children process anxiety, making it great for kids with sensory issues, ASD, or anxious temperaments.
“Mia’s Best Friend” – Dr. Kelsie Prabhu
Disability focus: Autism (neurodiversity)
Age: 4–8 years
Why it’s great: This gentle picture book helps explain autism to children using the story of a friendship between a neurodivergent child and her classmate.
“Through My Eyes: Audrey” – Christine Harris
Disability focus: Visual impairment
Age: 10–14 years
Why it’s great: Part of a series focused on diversity, this novel is told through the lens of a young girl with a vision disability and offers both realism and resilience.
“Reena’s Rainbow” – Dee White
Disability focus: Deafness, inclusion
Age: 5–9 years
Why it’s great: Reena is deaf and faces challenges fitting in at the park. The book tackles differences in a gentle, inclusive way and includes Auslan illustrations.
“All Dogs Bark” – Catherine Meatheringham
Neurodiversity & language development
Age: 3–6 years
Why it’s great: Explores how animals make different sounds in different languages — great for children with language processing challenges or multilingual families.
Notable Australian Authors Advocating for Disability Awareness
Eliza Hull – Writer, speaker, and disability advocate with lived experience. Also co-creator of the We've Got This podcast and book.
Jackie French – Although not disability-specific, her books often include strong characters with invisible challenges (e.g., trauma, dyslexia).
Carly Findlay – Appearance diversity advocate. While she writes mainly for adults, she’s shaping inclusive storytelling in Australian media.
Debra Keenahan – Academic and artist with dwarfism; explores disability and society through writing and visual arts.
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