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Picture books tagged with: Down’s syndrome

Run!

Run!One of a vibrant series of books (Crawl!, Jump!, Climb! and Run!) that focusses on children's love of movement.

Categories: Being Different & Being Yourself, Disabilities
Tags: Down's syndrome, prejudice

Let’s Talk: My Friend has Down’s Syndrome

Let's Talk: My Friend has Down's SyndromeBy inspiring and encouraging children to overcome barriers that can exist between children with Down's syndrome and their playmates.

Categories: Disabilities
Tags: diversity, Down's syndrome, friends

We’ll Paint the Octopus Red

We'll Paint the Octopus RedA positive story about the developing relationship between a child and her baby brother, who has Down's syndrome.

Categories: Disabilities, New Baby
Tags: brother, Down's syndrome

I Want To Be Like Poppin’ Joe

I Want To Be Like Poppin' JoeThis book tells the true story of a successful, hard working man with Down Syndrome and Autism, and the positive effect he has on a young boy.

Categories: Acceptance & Inclusion, Confidence & Self-esteem, Disabilities, Resilience / adaptability
Tags: autism, confidence, Down's syndrome, friends, independence

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