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All by Myself : snapshots of a child with down syndrome learning the value of independence / Shelly Miller.

By: Miller, Shelly.
Charleston, SC : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2014Edition: 1st ed.Description: 32 pages : colored photographs ; 22 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781496192998; 1496192990.Other title: Snapshots of a child with down syndrome learning the value of independence.Subject(s): DOWN SYNDROME | JUVENILE LITERATURE | INDEPENDENCE | LIFE SKILLSSummary: All By Myself is an endearing story of a young girl with Down syndrome who is determined to do things independently. Written from her point of view, she explains why some things are more difficult for her to do and why it is important to help around the house, go to therapy, and always try her best. While engaging in daily activities she demonstrates that, although she has a disability, she is not so different from anyone else! (from back cover)Review: This book tells the story of Rachael’s day through simple text and lovely photographs. It shows Rachael getting up and getting ready for school, helping out at home, doing therapy and playing with friends. This delightful book shows parents and others that a child with Down syndrome can do just about anything any other child can do, it encourages the child to give things a go, and also gives a very simple explanation of Down syndrome. All by myself is a great book for new parents, young children and families as well as a good book to read to a class.
List(s) this item appears in: Down syndrome, Free book. July 2023 | Down syndrome for youngsters March 2023 CM | Picture books on acceptance and inclusion March 2023
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Includes bibliography.

All By Myself is an endearing story of a young girl with Down syndrome who is determined to do things independently. Written from her point of view, she explains why some things are more difficult for her to do and why it is important to help around the house, go to therapy, and always try her best. While engaging in daily activities she demonstrates that, although she has a disability, she is not so different from anyone else! (from back cover)

This book tells the story of Rachael’s day through simple text and lovely photographs. It shows Rachael getting up and getting ready for school, helping out at home, doing therapy and playing with friends.
This delightful book shows parents and others that a child with Down syndrome can do just about anything any other child can do, it encourages the child to give things a go, and also gives a very simple explanation of Down syndrome.
All by myself is a great book for new parents, young children and families as well as a good book to read to a class.

Patron comment on 23/03/2016

Useful book in a simple format.

Patron comment on 23/07/2015

This was a great book - visual, practical and very encouraging. My 15 year old was very inspired by it!

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