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Best friends ISBN: 9780006741381
Anderson, Rachel and McNicholas, Shelagh
Published by Young Lions, 1992
Jessy is a Down's Syndrome child. She and her younger sister, Anna, are good friends, and when Anna brings Becky home for tea, Jessy is jealous. When Becky proves to be a tease and is unkind about Jessy's manners and Jessy's face, Anna tries to stand up for her. It all ends in tears when Jessy has a temper fit and wrecks Becky's school bag. A little boy who has just moved in next door proves to be the perfect friend for Jessy, and they all learn to share their friends and enjoy each other's company. Large print with many black and white illustrations make this an easy read, and there are speech bubbles and some interesting graphics. Other books about Jessy are 'Jessy and the bridesmaid's dress' and 'Jessy runs away'.
Age: 6+