July 3, 2009 9:40 AM
Down syndrome awareness: My Sister, Alicia May
This is a special book giveaway. To enter you must have a child with Down syndrome with at least one sibling.
Monday, July 6 at 9am I will pick two winners for the two copies Pleasant St. Press so graciously have provided.
I love the book!!! It is so authentic and so real and illustrates so beautifully the sentiments of siblings of children with Down syndrome. Although the focus is positive, there is attention given to the negative feelings - which will be a great way to stimulate your children to share honestly about their own.
From a Christian point of view - that every life has value in God's eyes:
She peers long and hard at crickets and June bugs and dragonflies, She watches ladybugs warm themselves on our red door.Then she counts their dots: "One lady dot, two lady dot, three lady dot . . . "
I think God is glad someone notices these things.
Authentic, real and beautifully illustrated. Love it!
You can read more or buy it at Amazon:
More resources:
Children's books on Down syndrome
Down syndrome books for parents
Children's books on disabilities
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Comments
Put us in. I have 5 adopted children, my youngest (2) having Down Syndrome.
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Posted by: Amber | July 3, 2009 10:52 AM
I'd love to have a chance to win this book! My son Eric has Down syndrome and he has two siblings, an older brother and a brand new baby sister!
Posted by: Felecia | July 3, 2009 12:07 PM
Please can you enter me in the drawing, I think I might qualify ; ) My Andrew has 5 siblings! This looks like a lovey book.
Hugs
Amy
Posted by: Amy | July 3, 2009 12:20 PM
Thanks for the chance to win this book. I have a Down's syndrome son with 3 siblings and another on the way.
Posted by: Alicia | July 3, 2009 12:45 PM
This looks like a great book. My Rylie(DS) has two siblings. Thanks for a chance to win!
Posted by: Val | July 3, 2009 1:25 PM
I just ordered it on amazon. Looks like a good book. I have twins, one with DS.
Posted by: Daniel | July 3, 2009 2:00 PM
Would love to win this for my son Devon's older brother and sister who adore him. He is the light of all our lives! Thank you!
Posted by: Kathy | July 3, 2009 5:15 PM
As usual, I would love to be entered in the contest. ;-) My 3 Downsie girls have 5 siblings. The four oldest siblings are forever telling me which of their special siblings they intend to live with them after my dh and I are gone. They definitely consider the Downsies as a positive in their lives.
Posted by: Jill S | July 3, 2009 5:48 PM
Please enter us! I would love to share this book with our family, friends and their children! Our son, Raymond, is the first person with Downs that many of them know.
Thank you!!!
Posted by: Erica | July 4, 2009 12:11 AM
I come from a family of 6 kids the youngest has downs. Life would never have been the same without her! The book sounds interesting.
Posted by: Seastar | July 4, 2009 12:49 AM
I'm so lucky to have spotted this while getting a brief chance to check in with the world while at our cottage. Hubby is here with his laptop!
Our youngest of four has DS and this book looks like a real treasure. Please include us in your draw!
Posted by: kelly | July 4, 2009 10:52 AM
Our newest blessing, Eon has an extra chromosome, as well as five adoring older siblings. Please include us in the contest, as well.
Posted by: Tara | July 4, 2009 4:02 PM
I don't want to win the book for myself. I am asking to enter for my friend, Dawn, who is away with her family on vacation so wouldn't have a chance to enter. She is an amazing Mom of 5 children, her second to youngest is Down Syndrome. They are a beautiful family, I'd love to win the book for her.
Posted by: Melissa G | July 4, 2009 7:45 PM
Barbara, please don't enter me in the contest, I was fortunate to receive a review copy of this lovely book. My girls laughed and cried through many readings of "My Sister Alicia May" and couldn't believe that the illustrations weren't photos. Did you know that Shennan Bersani, the artist has a sister with Ds? It shows in her work.
I LOVE the excerpt you quoted, I still can't read those lines without choking up!
Posted by: Leticia Velasquez | July 16, 2009 5:47 PM
