It can be difficult to explain complicated genetic topics to children with chromosomal differences, or to discuss a child’s uniqueness with family members, siblings, or even to curious strangers. Finding the right words can be even harder if your child is newly diagnosed, or if very little is known about what to expect in the future.

 The books summarized below address uniqueness, inclusion, even genetic/chromosomal differences. These frank, but endearing stories can better arm parents and caregivers with the language to talk about their child’s differences.