Books We Love

Here is a list of some of our favorite books about children with autism, anxiety and/or ADHD!

Be sure to check back often as our list keeps growing!

MY BROTHER OTTO

An autism awareness book.
by Meg Raby (Author), Elisa Pallmer (Illustrator)

THE GIRL WHO THOUGHT IN PICTURES

The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin, Book 1 of 3

A book about amazing Scientists.

by Julia Finley Mosca and Daniel Rieley

ALL MY STRIPES

A Story for Children With Autism

This story follows a zebra as he discovers his differences.

by Danielle Royer, Shaina Rudolph, et al.

Uniquely Wired

A Story About Autism and Its Gifts

A story following Zac as he navigates life with autism.

by Julia Cook and Anita DuFalla

JUST ASK! BE DIFFERENT, BE BRAVE, BE YOU

A book about how our differences make us unique.

by Sonia Sotomayor (Author), Rafael López (Illustrator)

THIS IS ME! I AM WHO I’M MEANT TO BE!

An autism book for children, kids, boys, girls, toddlers, parents, teachers and caregivers.
by Amy Pflueger (Author), James & Lucas Pflueger (Illustrators), Connor Pflueger (Character Creator)

MY BROTHER CHARLIE

A book from the perspective of Callie, the twin sister of Charlie, and how she loves her brother who thinks in ways different from her and others.
by Holly Robinson Peete , Ryan Elizabeth Peete, et al.

AUTISM GIVES ME SUPERPOWERS

A book about what it’s like living as someone with autism.
By Payton Biggers

WHAT IF EVERYBODY DID THAT?

A story about what would happen if everyone broke the rules whenever they wanted.
By Ellen Javernick (Author),  Colleen Madden (Illustrator)

MRS. GORSKI I THINK I HAVE THE WIGGLE FIDGETS

The Adventures of Everyday Geniuses

An ADHD and ADD book for kids with tips and tricks to help them stay focused.
by Barbara Esham (Author), Mike & Carl

Gordon (Illustrators)

SINCE WE’RE FRIENDS

An Autism Picture Book

A book about how a boy’s friend helps him navigate a variety of situations with autism.
by Celeste Shally (Author), David Harrington (Illustrator)

MY BRAIN IS A RACECAR

A book on understanding a neurodivergent child’s brain.
by Nell Harris

ONE

A book teaching empathy, inclusion, and accepting others’ differences. 
by Kathryn Otoshi

DON’T FEED THE WORRYBUG

A whimsical book about coping with anxiety.
by Andi Green

IT’S HARD TO BE A VERB

A picture book to help kids with ADHD.

by Julia Cook (Author), Carrie Hartman (Illustrator)

EVERY BRAIN IS BEAUTIFUL

A book on how everyone’s mind is different and beautiful in their own way.

by Sara Furlong