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We'll paint the octopus red ISBN: 9781890627065
Stuve-Bodeen, Stephanie nd DeVito, Pam
Published by Woodbine House, 1998
Six year old Emma isn't terribly pleased when she's told she is to have a brother or sister. But she and dad talk it over, and they discover all sorts of interesting things she will be able to do with the baby when it is older. Then Isaac is born, and it turns out he has Down's syndrome. Dad explains that Isaac may need some help and will be a little slower at learning, but that eventually he will be able to do all the things they've planned together. Emma is thrilled when she meets her brother. There are three pages of frequently asked questions and answers at the back of the book. Soft, chalky illustrations show us a loving family. A few American terms will need some explanation. The book is available in the UK from Gazelle Books (email: sales@gazellebooks.co.uk, Tel: 01524 68765).
Age: 4+