My Friend Has Down Syndrome

My Friend Has Down Syndrome
ISBN: 9780764140761
Publication Date: 14 January 2009

The sensitively written Let's Talk About It Books encourage preschool-age and early-grades children to explore their feelings, deal with problems that trouble them, and understand others who have problems of their own.

Each title speaks to a particular concern that children might encounter in the course of growing up. All books in this series have appealing color illustrations on every page, and are available in both English and Spanish language editions. A short section at the back of each book offers related advice to parents. My Friend Has Down Syndrome explores this common chromosomal condition from a child's perspective. Younger children may be confused and have many questions when they encounter kids who have Down syndrome.

Here, in this reassuring story, two children, one with Down syndrome and one without, learn that they are both good at different things and that by helping each other overcome their fears and difficulties they can accomplish a great deal together.

About the Author

Jennifer was born and raised in Toronto, Canada, lived in Chicago and is currently residing in the Cleveland area, with her husband and three children. Jennifer graduated with a Bachelor of Social Work Degree from Ryerson University.

Jennifer's work experience includes being a Child Welfare Social Worker, Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant &; Trainer, and a Guardian Ad Litem. Jennifer began her writing career in 2001 and is still writing today. Jennifer writes non-fiction children's books that focus on family situations, life skills, development disorders and everyday situations. Working as a social worker, Jennifer was able to work with many children and families, and therefore saw a need for literature to be made available to families on topics that matter to them most...