by Rebecca Rae Anderson, J.D.; M.S.,
Bruce A. Buehler, M.D.,
G. Bradley Schaefer, M.D.
Special People, Special Ways
by Arlene Maguire
Delightful rhymes combined with rich watercolor illustrations take the reader on a journey of discovery. Each page portrays positive images of children with various disabilities. Winner of an iParenting Media Award, this book illustrates that beyond our physical limitations is a world of unique gifts for each of us to share. Teachers and parents love to read this book aloud to promote understanding and tolerance at school and at home.
We'll Paint the Octopus Red
by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen
As six-year-old Emma anticipates the birth of her new baby brother or sister, she vividly imagines all of the things they can do together. Emma feels ready to be a big sister! Then when the baby is born, her dad tells her that it’s a boy and he has something called Down syndrome. Finally she asks, “If Isaac has this Down thing, then what can’t he do?”. Her dad thinks about it, then tells her that as long as they are patient with him, and help him when he needs it, there probably isn’t anything Isaac can’t do.
In this touching story, Emma helps her father as much as he helps her to realise that Isaac is the baby they dreamed of. The book concludes with a set of commonly asked questions about Down syndrome with answers for children and how it might affect their sibling and family. For ages 3-7.
It’s Okay to Be Different
by Todd Parr
It’s Okay to Be Different is the perfect early reader for teaching young children the important messages of acceptance, understanding and confidence. Kids are encouraged to celebrate what makes them unique and to accept others and what makes them unique in this kid-friendly picture book filled with bright colors and silly scenes.