The My Sister Lucy book series is for all preschoolers/young readers of any ability to enjoy. The perfect addition for all school and home digital libraries! They are about acceptance, inclusion and real friends just exploring and enjoying the world together! Although the first book introduces Lucy and encourages the conversation about Down syndrome, it is not the focus of all of the books. Lucy is a main character like any other main character – she experiences the same fabulous adventures as any other curious child her age!
And she’s super cute ta boot…
Meet Lucy
Lucy has Down syndrome and may need a little extra help at times, but she’s also curious, funny, and always at-the-ready for adventure! Follow Lucy as she grows and learns along with her family and friends through make-believe magic, scavenger hunts, temper tantrums, and wild animal encounters. You know—totally normal kid stuff.
My Sister Lucy
*WINNER* 2017 IPPY Awards “Best Illustrated Children’s eBook” Bronze MedalistLucy and Grace are sisters, but they’re also best friends. These girls love to learn, play, and even practice sign language together! Lucy may be different because she has Down syndrome, but that’s part of what makes her so special. Sure, she gets frustrated sometimes, but with Grace’s help, she can get through anything. Even a game of dress-up.
Lucy At The Zoo
It’s the perfect day for a trip to the zoo, and Lucy and Grace have invited you! Tag along with these two curious girls as they learn all about a few wild new friends: elephants, rhinos, and some turtle pals; monkeys, meerkats, and even big cats - wow! Throw in some hide-and-seek and a merry-go-round, and you’ve got the makings of one truly fabulous adventure.
Lucy's Halloween Treasure Hunt
Tricks and treats are the order of the day, as Lucy and pal Phoebe visit a bewitching Halloween Village. Follow the friends on their spooky scavenger hunt: searching for clues, solving riddles, and having a ghoulishly-good time. Black cats, witch hats, thrills, and chills. This day is so fun it’s scary.
Book Talk
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“Amazing, beautiful, stunning, and heart touching. The 3 books are just what I needed to read. Thank you for such wonderful work and passion”
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“A work of Art. Beautifully illustrated. Sue has put such a positive spin on the life of a special needs child. I hope this inspires others to see the extraordinary good in lives of those with challenges. Simple to read at any age and great for educating young children about their special peers.”
Our Cause
20% of all proceeds will be donated to the National Down Syndrome Society and the National Down Syndrome Congress with your purchase of My Sister Lucy, Lucy at the Zoo or Lucy’s Halloween Treasure Hunt ebooks.
These organizations make a significant difference in the lives of individuals with Down syndrome and their families around the world. We feel it’s important to support these efforts and enhance available resources, information and advocacy for people with Down syndrome.
Special Thanks
Music by Grammy-winning musician and composer Danny Weinkauf
Danny is a long time member of They Might Be Giants playing bass guitar and has produced his own award winning children’s album called No School Today. He just released his second children’s album, Red Pants Band that is also available on iTunes. We love, love, love his music! dannyweinkauf.com
Signing Time
Signing Time is an ward winning children’s programming that focuses on allowing “all children - regardless of their abilities - to express themselves, feel valued and understood, and be supported in achieving their full potential.” Visit signingtime.com to learn about their educational programs and read about founder Rachel Coleman.
Author Bio
Author Bio
Sue Workman is the author and illustrator of My Sister Lucy, Lucy at the Zoo, and Lucy’s Halloween Treasure Hunt. Sue is both a practicing physical therapist who works with children of all ages and a professional photographer whose passion for photography started while living in New York City. She loves being behind the camera to capture the simplest moments of life to tell a story.
After receiving her Bachelors of Science in Physical Therapy from Ithaca College in 1991 and a Masters of Arts in Applied Physiology from Columbia University in 1995, Sue, along with her husband Michael, started professionaltherapies.com and bamboobrace.com. She currently resides in Salt Lake City with her husband, her four favorite kiddos, and one adorable Shih Tzu.
Resources
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Down Syndrome Organizations
National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS)
8 E 41st Street, 8th Floor
New York, New York 10017
800-221-4602
info@ndss.org
National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC)
30 Mansell Court, Suite 108
Roswell, GA 30076
800-232-NDSC
(6372)
http://ndsccenter.org
National Association for Down Syndrome (NADS)
1460 Renaissance Drive,
Suite #405
Park Ridge, IL 60068
630-325-9112 (phone)
info@nads.org
The International Down Syndrome Coalition
PO Box 1186
Suisun City, CA 94585
http://theidsc.org
Down Syndrome International
Langdon Down Centre
2A Langdon Park
Teddington
Middlesex
TW11 9PS
United Kingdom
+44 (0)1392 357554
International Mosaic Down Syndrome Association
PO Box 321
Stow, MA 01775
1-855-IMDSA-21
http://imdsa.org
Down’s Heart Group
PO Box 4260
Dunstable
Beds
LU6 2ZT
0300 102 1644
http://dhg.org.uk
Band of Angels
3048 Charlwood Drive
Rochester Hills, MI 48306
(248) 377-9309
http://bandofangels.com
Utah Down Syndrome Foundation (local charity)
P.O. Box 675
Salt Lake City, Utah 84110
801-446-1994
http://www.udsf.org/
Canadian Down Syndrome Society
Suite 103-2003 14
Street NW
Calgary Alberta
Canada T2M 3N4
1-800-883-5608
http://cdss.ca/
Down Syndrome Research
Global Down Syndrome Foundation
3300 East First Avenue,
Suite 390
Denver, CO 80206
303-321-6277
http://www.globaldownsyndrome.org
LuMind Research Down Syndrome Foundation
225 Cedar Hill Street,
Suite 200
Marlborough, MA 01752
508.630.2177
LuMind@LuMindFoundation.org
Down Syndrome Research Foundation (DSRF)
1409 Sperling Avenue, Burnaby
British Columbia, Canada V5B 4J8
1-604-444-3773
info@dsrf.org
Linda Crnic Institute For Down Syndrome
http://www.ucdenver.edu/academics/colleges/medicalschool/institutes/lindacrnic/Pages/lindacrnic.aspx
University of Stanford Center for Down Syndrome Research
http://dsresearch.stanford.edu/
UC-San Diego Center for Down Syndrome Treatment and Research
https://neurosciences.ucsd.edu/centers/down-syndrome-center/Pages/default.aspx
Down Syndrome Blogs
Enjoying the Small Things
kellehampton.com
Noah’s Dad
noahsdad.com
Down Wit Dat
downwitdat.blogspot.com
Down Syndrome Family Network
dsfamilynetwork.org
Garden of Eagen
gardenofeagan.blogspot.com
Other/Down Syndrome Social Media Sites
Kids with Down Syndrome
www.facebook.com/kidswithdownsyndrome/
IDSC
https://www.facebook.com/InternationalDownSyndromeCoalition
Circle 21
https://www.facebook.com/Circle21
Down Syndrome in Arts & Media
https://www.facebook.com/ActorswithDownSyndrome
Children’s Link
https://www.facebook.com/ChildrensLink
Pamela Wilson
https://www.twitter.com/DownSynAdvocacy
The ARC of the United States
1825 K Street NW,
Suite 1200
Washington, DC 20006
800-433-5255
thearc.org
The Sibling Support Project
6512 23rd Ave NW,
#322Seattle,
WA 98117
206-297-6368
info@siblingsupport.org