Many easily available books can be used to help children understand about disability. They don't all have to include a disabled character, but they will show situations and feelings around difference which can be powerful in changing ideas about disability. 

As part of Norfolk Coalition of Disabled People's Disability Pride celebrations in June 2010, some disabled parents from Norfolk Disabled Parents Alliance  joined Norfolk Library Service to look at disability related children's books. Their reviews were printed on bookmarks and available through Disability Pride Week.  

Here are their reviews to spark your own ideas. Do you know other books we could add? Send your own short review to info@norfolkparents.org.uk

Our list of books that include a disabled adult or parent is here.

The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler. Picture book.

Tusks, teeth and claws (not to mention a poisonous wart!), but don't be fooled. Appearances can be deceptive and stereotypes are often wrong! Read this and smile. (Contributed by Annika Peers).

Moonbird by Joyce Dunbar and Jane Ray. Picture book.  

I love this mystical tale of Moonbird showing Orla how to speak with his hands and hear with his eyes. When his parents learn too, a new world opens for them all. (Contributed by Kathy Saunders).

Beauty and the Beast by Jess Stockham. Picture book. 

I love this folk tale for our time. No monsters, just the power of friendship that frees the prince to be who he wants to be. (Contributed by Kathy Saunders).

Winnie the Witch by Valerie Thomas and Korky Paul. Picture book.

I love this book because it has a simple yet powerful message - change the environment, not the individual! (Contributed by Ann Young).

Out of Place by Lois Keith. Novel.

I chose this book because it explores an area of history so often ignored. A history that, as a disabled person, I claim as my own. (Contributed by Ann Young).

 Your review could go here......