Super Power Books: Story Options / Templates / Important Information
- Persephone Mackinnon
- Jun 12
- 16 min read
Updated: Jun 30
Super Power Books
Create Your Personalised Super Power Book Experience
Who Will Benefit From Super Power Books?
Transforming Lives Across Every Circle of Care
Our Super Power Books are designed to create ripple effects of understanding, acceptance, and celebration that extend far beyond the child at the centre of each story. Every book becomes a bridge - connecting hearts, opening minds, and building the inclusive communities our children deserve.
Primary Recipients: The Heroes of Their Own Stories
Children with Special Needs
Every Super Power Book places your child at the centre of an empowering narrative that celebrates their unique journey. These aren't generic stories with inserted names - they're carefully crafted tales that reflect your child's specific experiences, challenges, and extraordinary strengths. Through seeing themselves as the hero of their own adventure, children develop:
Enhanced Self-Understanding: Clear, age-appropriate explanations of their special needs that build comprehension without fear.
Unshakeable Self-Worth: Recognition of their challenges alongside celebration of their remarkable abilities
Confident Self-Advocacy: The language and confidence to share their story with others.
Pride in Their Journey: A fundamental shift from seeing differences as limitations to recognising them as Super Powers.
Educational Environments: Building Inclusive Classrooms
Teachers and School Communities
When shared in educational settings, Super Power Books become powerful tools for creating genuinely inclusive classrooms. Teachers gain authentic, engaging resources that help them:
Foster Natural Understanding: Enable classmates to see beyond differences to discover shared humanity and unique gifts.
Facilitate Meaningful Conversations: Provide age-appropriate language for discussing diversity and special needs.
Create Supportive Environments: Build classroom cultures where every child feels valued and understood.
Enhance Educational Outcomes: Research shows that inclusive environments benefit all students, not just those with special needs.
Classmates and Peers
Perhaps most importantly, these books help other children develop the empathy and understanding that forms the foundation of lifelong inclusive attitudes. Young readers learn to see their classmates’ superpowers, ask thoughtful questions, and build genuine friendships based on understanding rather than assumptions.
Family Systems: Strengthening Bonds Through Understanding
Parents and Primary Caregivers
Super Power Books provide parents with invaluable tools for navigating the complex journey of raising a child with special needs. These books help families:
Communicate Effectively: Offer clear, positive language for explaining special needs to the child and others.
Build Confidence: Support parents in advocating for their child with pride and clarity.
Create Shared Understanding: Ensure all family members have the same positive framework for understanding the child’s needs.
Celebrate Daily: Provide ongoing reminders of their child’s incredible worth and potential.
Extended Family and Friends
Grandparents, aunts, uncles, and family friends often struggle to understand how best to support and connect with children who have special needs. Super Power Books bridge these gaps by:
Providing Clear Context: Help extended family understand the child’s experience in accessible, non-clinical terms.
Facilitating Connection: Offer concrete ways for family members to celebrate and support the child’s unique qualities.
Building Advocacy Networks: Create informed supporters who can help advocate for the child in various settings.
Strengthening Relationships: Enable deeper, more meaningful connections based on genuine understanding.
Special Occasions: Celebrating Milestones with Meaning
Meaningful Gift-Giving
Unlike typical children’s books, Super Power Books become treasured keepsakes that mark important moments in a child’s journey:
Birthdays: Celebrate another year of growth, resilience, and discovered superpowers
School Transitions: Provide confidence and self-advocacy tools for new educational environments.
Diagnosis Milestones: Transform potentially overwhelming medical information into empowering self-knowledge.
Achievement Celebrations: Honour specific accomplishments while reinforcing overall worth and potential.
Just Because Moments: Remind children of their incredible value whenever they need encouragement.
Therapeutic and Support Settings
Professional Care Teams
Mental health professionals, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and other specialists find Super Power Books invaluable for:
Building Therapeutic Relationships: Create immediate connection through personalised, affirming content.
Facilitating Self-Expression: Provide language and concepts for children to discuss their experiences.
Supporting Goal Setting: Help children envision their potential and work toward meaningful objectives.
Enhancing Family Therapy: Offer tools for improving family communication and understanding.
Long-Term Impact: Building Tomorrow’s Leaders
Confidence and Self-Advocacy Development
Children who grow up seeing themselves as heroes of their own stories develop crucial life skills:
Self-Awareness: Deep understanding of their strengths, challenges, and unique contributions
Communication Skills: Ability to explain their needs and advocate for appropriate support.
Resilience: Confidence to face challenges knowing they possess unique superpowers
Leadership Potential: Natural ability to help others understand and appreciate differences.
Community Building
Every child who embraces their superpowers becomes an agent of change, helping create more inclusive schools, neighbourhoods, and eventually workplaces. These books don't just change individual lives—they plant seeds for societal transformation.
The Perfect Fit for Every Journey
Whether your child was recently diagnosed, has been navigating their special needs journey for years, or simply needs a reminder of their incredible worth, Super Power Books meet families wherever they are. Each story grows with the child, offering new insights and affirmations at different stages of their development.
Every child deserves to see themselves as the superhero they truly are - and every community deserves the gift of understanding their unique superpowers.
How Does It Work?
There are two types of books available - pre-written books and personalised books.
There are pre-written books for both families and for educators (written from the teachers point of view for classroom inclusion and understanding) - or you can order a personalised book by following these steps:
For Personalised Super Power Books:
Below you will find a preview of a variety engaging stories to choose from - please note: if none of our story templates suit what you need, or you need a more generalised story to cover more than one disability, contact us and we will happily work with you to create the perfect story for you.
Once you have decided on a story template, it's time to pick your theme. Below, we have 3 themes to choose from - however, if you have a specific theme / colour you would like, please contact us and we will make sure to make the magic happen exactly as you envision it!
Once you have both your story and your theme picked out, head over to our Order Form, fill it out and then leave the rest to us!
Story Templates For Personalised Books
Mosaic Down Syndrome and Down Syndrome (MDS)
Down Syndrome (DS)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Global Developmental Delay (GDD)
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
ThemeTemplates For Personalised Books
Silver
Colour Splash
Silver Colour Splash
Teacher / Educators Stories
Sienna’s Super Power - Mosaic Down Syndrome (MDS)
Jack’s Super Power – Down Syndrome (DS)
Luke’s Super Power - Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Kylie’s Super Power - Autism (ASD)
Adam Super Power - Global Developmental Delay (GDD)
Taya’s Super Power - Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
Pre-written Stories
Sienna’s Super Power - Mosaic Down Syndrome (MDS)
Jack’s Super Power – Down Syndrome (DS)
Luke’s Super Power - Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Kylie’s Super Power - Autism (ASD)
Adam Super Power - Global Developmental Delay (GDD)
Taya’s Super Power - Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
Prices
Buy Personalised Super Hero Books:
eBook - $9.50
Paperback - $24.50
Buy Original Super Hero Books
Families Copy / Teachers Copy / Both
eBook - $5.50
Paperback - $15.50
Mosaic Down Syndrome
Sienna's Super Power
Sienna's Super Power: A Story About Mosaic Down Syndrome
A heart-warming children's story that celebrates Mosaic Down Syndrome and builds self-confidence
Follow young Sienna as her mother shares a beautiful secret - that her Mosaic Down Syndrome (MDS) is actually a super power that makes her wonderfully unique. Written as a touching conversation between mother and daughter, this story transforms chromosomal differences into sources of strength and celebrates the special qualities that come with MDS.
“Every difference is beautiful in its special way, like the sun that shines bright in the sky every day. We’re each like a flower, a star, or a song, Unique in our rhythm, where all dreams belong.”
What Makes This Story Special
This empowering tale helps children with Mosaic Down Syndrome understand that:
Their extra chromosome is like a "magic trick" that gives them special sparkle and might
Their unique physical features (almond-shaped eyes, button nose) are beautiful and distinctive
Learning at their own pace with their own style is perfectly wonderful
They have loving support from family who see their true worth and potential
Their differences contribute to making the world more beautiful and interesting
Perfect For
Children with Mosaic Down Syndrome and their families
Educators and therapists working with children who have Mosaic Down Syndrome
Anyone seeking inclusive stories that celebrate chromosomal differences
Building understanding and acceptance of Mosaic Down Syndrome in school and community settings
"There’s something quite special, a secret to share,
About you, dear Sienna, and it’s quite rare!
Are you ready to hear it? It’s wondrous and true...You were born with a SUPER POWER inside of you!"
Genre: Children's Literature | Special Needs | Family | Self-Acceptance
Themes: Down Syndrome Awareness, Genetic Differences, Family Love, Individual Worth
Down Syndrome (DS)
Jack's Super Power
Jack’s Super Power: A Story About Down Syndrome
A heart-warming children's story that celebrates Down Syndrome and builds self-confidence
Follow young Jack as her mother shares a beautiful secret - that his Down Syndrome (DS) is actually a super power that makes him wonderfully unique. Written as a touching conversation between mother and son, this story transforms chromosomal differences into sources of strength and celebrates the special qualities that come with Down Syndrome.
“Every difference is beautiful in its special way, like the sun that shines bright in the sky every day. We’re each like a flower, a star, or a song, Unique in our rhythm, where all dreams belong.”
What Makes This Story Special
This empowering tale helps children with Down Syndrome understand that:
Their extra chromosome is like a "clever magic trick" that gives them special sparkle and might
Their unique physical features (almond-shaped eyes, button nose) are beautiful and distinctive
Learning at their own pace with their own style is perfectly wonderful
They have loving support from family who see their true worth and potential
Their differences contribute to making the world more beautiful and interesting
Perfect For
Children with Down Syndrome or Down Syndrome and their families
Educators and therapists working with children who have Down Syndrome
Anyone seeking inclusive stories that celebrate chromosomal differences
Building understanding and acceptance of Down Syndrome in school and community settings
"There’s something quite special, a secret to share,
About you, dear Jack, and it’s quite rare!
Are you ready to hear it? It’s wondrous and true...You were born with a SUPER POWER inside of you!"
Genre: Children's Literature | Special Needs | Family | Self-Acceptance
Themes: Down Syndrome Awareness, Genetic Differences, Family Love, Individual Worth
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Kylie's Super Power
Kylie’s Super Power: A Story About Autism Spectrum Disorder
A heart-warming children's story that celebrates autism and builds self-confidence
Follow young Kylie as her mother shares a beautiful secret - that her Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is actually a super power that gives her a unique and wonderful way of seeing the world. Written as a touching conversation between mother and daughter, this story transforms autistic traits into sources of strength and pride.
What Makes This Story Special
This empowering tale helps children with autism understand that:
Their attention to detail and pattern recognition are incredible gifts
Taking time to process and needing quiet spaces is perfectly normal
Their unique perspective helps them notice magical things others miss
They have loving support from family who celebrate their differences
Their way of organizing and understanding the world is valuable and special
Perfect For
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families
Educators and therapists working with autistic children
Anyone seeking inclusive stories that celebrate neurodiversity
Building understanding and acceptance of autism in school and community settings
"You notice things others might miss, like the tiniest crack or a crayon's small twist. With a mind full of magic and details galore, you see shapes in the clouds and swirls on the floor!"
Genre: Children's Literature | Special Needs | Family | Self-Acceptance
Themes: Autism Acceptance, Attention to Detail, Family Love, Unique Perspectives
Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Luke's Super Power
Luke's Super Power: A Story About Cerebral Palsy
A heart-warming children's story that celebrates Cerebral Palsy and builds self-confidence and understanding.
Follow young Luke as his mother shares something beautiful with him - that his Cerebral Palsy is actually his Super Power! one that makes him incredibly brave and resourceful. Written as a touching conversation between mother and son, this story transforms physical challenges into sources of strength and celebrates the determination that comes with navigating the world differently.
What Makes This Story Special
This empowering tale helps children with cerebral palsy understand that:
Every movement they make no matter how big or small, is packed with incredible power and strength;
Using mobility aids like walking aids, braces, or wheelchairs, are tools that help them shine;
Finding creative ways to participate makes them innovative problem-solvers;
Their courage and persistence in facing daily challenges makes them true heroes;
Being brave and trying your hardest matters more than speed or doing things the "typical" way.
Perfect For
Children with Cerebral Palsy and their families.
Educators and therapists working with children who have physical disabilities.
Anyone seeking inclusive stories told in a way that children of all abilities can understand.
Building understanding and acceptance of differences within school and community settings
“Every difference is beautiful in its special way, like the sun that shines bright in the sky every day.
We’re each like a flower, a star, or a song, unique in our rhythm, where all dreams belong.”
Genre: Children's Literature | Special Needs | Family | Self-Acceptance
Themes: Physical Disabilities, Resilience, Adaptive Strategies, Inner Strength
Global Developmental Delay (GDD)
Adam's Super Power
Adam’s Super Power: A Story About Global Developmental Delay
A heart-warming children's story that celebrates Neurodiversity and builds self-confidence
Follow young Adam as his mother shares a beautiful secret - that his Global Developmental Delay (GDD) is actually a super power that makes him uniquely wonderful. Written as a touching conversation between mother and son, this story transforms challenges into sources of strength and pride.
What Makes This Story Special
This empowering tale helps children with GDD understand that:
Everyone learns and grows at their own perfect pace
Different doesn't mean less capable - it means unique and special
Taking time to achieve milestones is part of their individual journey
They have loving support from family who see their true worth
Their differences make the world more beautiful and interesting
Perfect For
Children with Global Developmental Delay and their families
Educators and therapists working with special needs children
Anyone seeking inclusive stories that celebrate neurodiversity
Building understanding and acceptance in school and community settings
“Every difference is beautiful in its special way, like the sun that shines bright in the sky every day. We’re each like a flower, a star, or a song, Unique in our rhythm, where all dreams belong.”
Genre: Children's Literature | Special Needs | Family | Self-AcceptanceThemes: Neurodiversity, Self-Worth, Family Love, Individual Growth
For Educators - Schools - Special Education
A Teacher's Story: Welcoming Sienna to Our Classroom
A heart-warming classroom story that introduces students to a new classmate with Mosaic Down Syndrome
Follow a caring teacher as she introduces her class to Sienna, a new student with Mosaic Down Syndrome, sharing the beautiful story of Sienna's ‘Super Power’ that her mother had told her. Written from an educator's perspective, this story creates understanding and acceptance while building an inclusive classroom community.
If you would like a story based on a specific disability/special needs, please contact us below, we are more than happy to work with you to suit your specific needs.
What Makes This Story Special
This empowering tale helps classmates understand that:
Sienna's extra chromosome is like an ‘extra building block’ that makes her special so bright.
She may learn differently and need extra helpers, but she has incredible strengths to share.
Her unique perspective will teach the class new things every day.
Being kind, patient, and inclusive makes everyone stronger as a community.
Every student's differences contribute to making their classroom more beautiful and exciting.
“Sienna was born with a big surprise you see, she has an EXTRA building block, one more than you and me! That extra chromosome makes her sparkle so bright; It’s Sienna’s Super Power, her own guiding light.”
Perfect For
Teachers introducing students with Down Syndrome to their classrooms.
Educators seeking inclusive stories for Disability Awareness discussions.
Schools building acceptance and understanding of differences within their school community.
Creating welcoming environments for students with special needs.
Teaching empathy and celebrating diversity in educational settings.
“Sienna moves to her own rhythm, with style and with grace, there’s no need to rush things, life isn’t a race. It’s not that she can’t - it’s just that she’ll do, things in a style that’s a bit different to you.”
A Teacher's Story: Welcoming Jack to Our Classroom
A heart-warming classroom story that introduces students to a new classmate with Down Syndrome
Follow a caring teacher as he introduces his class to Jack, a new student with Down Syndrome, sharing the beautiful story of Jack's ‘Super Power’ that his mother had told him. Written from an educator's perspective, this story creates understanding and acceptance while building an inclusive classroom community.
What Makes This Story Special
This empowering story helps classmates understand that:
Jack's extra chromosome is like an ‘extra building block’ that makes him special.
He may learn differently and need extra help, but he has incredible strengths to share.
His unique perspective will teach the class new things every day.
Being kind, patient, and inclusive makes everyone stronger as a community.
Every student's differences contribute to making their classroom more beautiful and exciting.
“Jack was born with a big surprise you see, he has an EXTRA building block, one more than you and me! That extra chromosome makes him sparkle so bright; It’s Jack’s Super Power, his own guiding light.”
Perfect For
Teachers introducing students with Down Syndrome to their classrooms.
Educators seeking inclusive stories for Disability Awareness discussions.
Schools building acceptance and understanding of differences within their school community.
Creating welcoming environments for students with special needs.
Teaching empathy and celebrating diversity in educational settings.
“Jack moves to his own beat, with style and with grace, there’s no need to rush things, life isn’t a race. It’s not that he can’t - it’s just that he’ll do, things in a style that’s a bit different to you.”
Key Educational Themes
Classroom inclusion and community building.
Understanding DS in age-appropriate language.
Celebrating diverse learning styles and abilities.
Building empathy and friendship skills.
Creating supportive peer relationships.
“Every different is beautiful in its own special way, like the sun shining bright in the sky every day. We're building a community, where respect plays a role, together, my dear students, we're stronger as a whole.”
Please note: If you would like a story based on a specific disability/special needs, please contact us below, we are more than happy to work with you to suit your specific needs.
Genre: Educational Literature | Classroom Stories | Inclusion | Community Building
Themes: Inclusive Education, Peer Acceptance, Diversity Celebration, Teacher Leadership
A Teacher's Story: Welcoming Luke to Our Classroom
A heart-warming classroom story that introduces students to a new classmate with Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Follow a caring teacher as she introduces her class to Luke, a new student with Cerebral Palsy, sharing the beautiful story of Luke's ‘Super Power’, one that makes him incredibly brave and resourceful. This story transforms physical challenges into sources of strength and celebrates the determination that comes with navigating the world differently. Written from an educator's perspective, this story creates understanding and acceptance while building an inclusive classroom community.
“Every difference is beautiful in its special way, Like the sun that shines bright in the sky every day. We’re each like a flower, a star, or a song, Unique in our rhythm, where all dreams belong”
What Makes This Story Special
This empowering tale helps classmates understand that:
Every movement they make no matter how big or small, is packed with incredible power and strength.
Using mobility aids like walking aids, braces, or wheelchairs, are tools that help them shine.
Finding creative ways to participate makes them innovative problem-solvers.
Their courage and persistence in facing daily challenges makes them true heroes.
Being brave and trying your hardest matters more than speed or doing things the "typical" way.
Being kind, patient, and inclusive makes everyone stronger as a community.
Every student's differences contribute to making their classroom more beautiful and exciting.
Perfect For
Teachers introducing students with Cerebral Palsy to their classrooms.
Educators seeking inclusive stories for Disability Awareness discussions.
Schools building acceptance and understanding of differences within their school community.
Creating welcoming environments for students with special needs.
Teaching empathy and celebrating diversity in educational settings.
Key Educational Themes
Classroom inclusion and community building.
Understanding Cerebral Palsy in age-appropriate language.
Celebrating diverse learning styles and abilities.
Building empathy and friendship skills.
Creating supportive peer relationships.
Please note: If you would like a story based on a specific disability/special needs, please contact us below, we are more than happy to work with you to suit your specific needs
A Teacher's Story: Welcoming Kylie to Our Classroom
A heart-warming classroom story that introduces students to a new classmate with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Follow a caring teacher as she introduces her class to Kylie, a new student with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), sharing the beautiful story of Kylie’s ‘Super Power’, one that makes her incredibly brave and resourceful. The story transforms physical challenges into sources of strength and celebrates the determination that comes with navigating the world differently. Written from an educator's perspective, the story creates understanding and acceptance while building an inclusive classroom community.
“Every difference is beautiful in its special way, Like the sun that shines bright in the sky every day. We’re each like a flower, a star, or a song, Unique in our rhythm, where all dreams belong”
What Makes The Story Special
The empowering tale helps classmates understand that:
Finding creative ways to participate makes them innovative problem-solvers.
Their courage and persistence in facing daily challenges makes them true heroes.
Being brave and trying your hardest matters more than speed or doing things the "typical" way.
Being kind, patient, and inclusive makes everyone stronger as a community.
Every student's differences contribute to making their classroom more beautiful and exciting.
Perfect For
Teachers introducing students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to their classrooms.
Educators seeking inclusive stories for Disability Awareness discussions.
Schools building acceptance and understanding of differences within their school community.
Creating welcoming environments for students with special needs.
Teaching empathy and celebrating diversity in educational settings.
Key Educational Themes
Classroom inclusion and community building.
Understanding Autism in age-appropriate language.
Celebrating diverse learning styles and abilities.
Building empathy and friendship skills.
Creating supportive peer relationships.
Please note: If you would like a story based on a specific disability/special needs, please contact us below, we are more than happy to work with you to suit your specific needs
A Teacher's Story: Welcoming Adam to Our Classroom
A heart-warming classroom story that introduces students to a new classmate withGlobal Developmental Delay (GDD)
Follow a caring teacher as she introduces her class to Adam, a new student with Global Developmental Delay (GDD), sharing the beautiful story of Adam’s ‘Super Power’, one that makes him incredibly brave and resourceful. This story transforms challenges into sources of strength and celebrates the determination that comes with navigating the world differently. Written from an educator's perspective, this story creates understanding and acceptance while building an inclusive classroom community.
“Every difference is beautiful in its special way, Like the sun that shines bright in the sky every day. We’re each like a flower, a star, or a song, Unique in our rhythm, where all dreams belong”
What Makes This Story Special
This empowering tale helps classmates understand that:
Every movement they make no matter how big or small, is packed with incredible power and strength.
Finding creative ways to participate makes them innovative problem-solvers.
Their courage and persistence in facing daily challenges makes them true heroes.
Being brave and trying your hardest matters more than speed or doing things the "typical" way.
Being kind, patient, and inclusive makes everyone stronger as a community.
Every student's differences contribute to making their classroom more beautiful and exciting.
Perfect For
Teachers introducing students with Global Developmental Delay (GDD) to their classrooms.
Educators seeking inclusive stories for Disability Awareness discussions.
Schools building acceptance and understanding of differences within their school community.
Creating welcoming environments for students with special needs.
Teaching empathy and celebrating diversity in educational settings.
Key Educational Themes
Classroom inclusion and community building.
Understanding Global Developmental Delay (GDD)in age-appropriate language.
Celebrating diverse learning styles and abilities.
Building empathy and friendship skills.
Creating supportive peer relationships.
Please note: If you would like a story based on a specific disability/special needs, please contact us below, we are more than happy to work with you to suit your specific needs
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