ABC for You and Me

Plot Summary

Children with Down syndrome will be delighted to see a reflection of themselves in this alphabet book. Full color photographs of a multicultural cast of children, most with Down syndrome, illustrate the simple text that helps children learn their ABCs.

Awards

Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award 2000

Reviews

"In a world of increasingly complex ABC books, this one gets back to the basics. . . While the book is appropriate for any preschool classroom, teachers of special needs or integrated classrooms, or parents of children with Down syndrome, may particulary welcome this title." The Horn Book Guide

"A simple concept book with wonderful full-color photographs. . . The photographs, viewed against a white background, appear to jump out on the page....This is a terrific concept book for preschoolers with the added bonus of exposing them to a group of children not usually seen in picture books." School Library Journal

"In no way does the book pander to an audience or flaunt a segment of the population; it merely celebrates the beauty of all children, much like the spirit behind the Special Olympics. . . A book for all preschool classrooms." Booklist

"A very welcome addition to school and public library collections." Kirkus Reviews

Associated Keywords
down syndrome, alphabet, disabilities