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In My Friend Has Down Syndrome, beginning readers are introduced to different characters who have Down syndrome, how Down syndrome may affect their actions, and how we can be good friends to people who have Down syndrome. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they discover how to empathetic and inlude all kinds of friends.

What would happen if the Moon disappeared? We would try every possible way to get it back. As in everyday life, this book shows us that the answers to our problems are sometimes so close we just can't see them.

¿Qué significa estar triste? Es normal sentirnos desanimados de vez en cuando. Los niños aprenderán cómo se siente estar triste, cuáles son las causas de la tristeza y cómo transformar este sentimiento en alegría. Fotos grandes y diversas ayudan a mostrar cómo se ve la tristeza. Se incluye una actividad de reflexión que permite a los niños practicar el manejo de sus emociones.

With humor and stories collected over decades of working with teens, McFarland encourages adolescents to build a well-grounded faith which will allow them to have stability in their life and stand firm in Christ.