Recommended Reading For Children

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Artist: Cherry has a learning difficulty
artist_cherry_has_a_ld Author: Eleanor Archer
Publisher: Franklin Watts, 2004
ISBN: 0-7496-5584-4
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Cherry is a young woman who has Down's syndrome. She is also an artist and the book shows her preparing for an exhibition at art college. As the book says 'Having Down's syndrome doesn't stop Cherry from doing what she loves.'
Friends at school
noimage Author: Rochelle Bunnet
Publisher: Starbright Books 1995
ISBN: 1887734015
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Through lively colour photographs this book takes you through the day of an inclusive primary class where you are introduced to the children and shown the many activities that take place.
Friends at the seaside
friends_at_the_seaside Author: Diance Church
Publisher: Franklin Watts, 2000
ISBN: 0-7496-3695-5
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A simple story of two friends going to the seaside, one of whom has Down's syndrome. It also contains basic information about having a learning disability. Suitable for younger children.
Like me, Like you - Luke has Down's syndrome
luke_has_downs_syndrome Author: Jillian Powell
Publisher: Evans Brothers Ltd, 2004
ISBN: 0-23752-671-9
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An excellent book for younger children that follows a day in the life of Luke who has Down's syndrome. Luke is shown learning to read and attending his weekly cub scouts' meeting.
Living with Down's syndrome
living_with_downs_syndrome Author: Bryan Jenny
Publisher: Hodder Wayland Publishers, 2006
ISBN: 0750249439
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This book looks at the lives of several people with Down's syndrome of different ages. Provides a good clear explanation of the syndrome and stresses that 'just because you have Down's syndrome doesn't mean you should be treated any differently.'
Our brother has Down's syndrome
our_brother_has_downs_syndrome Author: Shelley Cairo
Publisher: Annick Press Ltd, 1991
ISBN: 0920303315
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A positive, realistic book that can be used for explaining Down's syndrome to young siblings and other young children (some of the language is now a little out of date, but still a useful book).
Red sky in the morning
red_sky_in_the_morning Author: Elizabeth Baird
Publisher: Heinemann, 1988
ISBN: 0435123556
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A teenager comes to terms with the notion of disability when her brother is born with severe disabilities. Suitable for older children and teenagers.
Thumbs up, Rico!
noimage Author: Maria Testa
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Co, 1994
ISBN: 0807579068
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In three separate stories in this beautifully illustrated book, Rico who has Down's syndrome makes a new friend, helps his sister with a difficult decision and finally draws a picture that he likes.
Victoria's day
victorias_day Author: Maria de Fatima Campos
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
ISBN: 1845075714
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A beautiful photographic work, which follows Victoria during her day at the nursery, while she paints, bakes cookies, goes to ballet and feeds the ducks in the park. A charming observation of a child who just happens to have Down's syndrome.
We'll paint the Octopus red
well_paint_the_octopus_red Author: Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen
Publisher: Woodbine House, 1998
ISBN: 1-890627-06-2
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A delightfully illustrated book telling the story of Emma and how she and her father discuss what they will do when the new baby arrives. When her brother is born with Down's syndrome, Emma has to adjust some of her expectations.
What does it mean to have Down's syndrome?
what_does_it_mean_to_have_downs_syndrome Author: Louise Spilsbury
Publisher: Heinemann Library, 2002
ISBN: 0431139350
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In this book for older children (age 8 - 10) relevant information is nicely balanced with personal stories from children with Down's syndrome and their parents.
Where's Chimpy?
wheres_chimpy Author: Berniece Rabe
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Co; Reprint edition 1999
ISBN: 0807589276
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A story for young children, with lovely photographs, in which the main character has Down's syndrome.
Why am I different?
why_am_i_different Author: Norma Simon
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Co; Reprint edition 1993
ISBN: 0807590762
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A book for young children. It does not discuss disability itself, but difference more generally, e.g. height, where we live, different occupations. Can be used in conjunction with books on specific disabilities.