ISBN: 1953550010 9781953550019

Category: Family & Relationships / General

Page count: 38

<p>What if the things that make you different are the things that make you wonderful?</p><p><br></p><p>In a world that celebrates sameness, being different can leave a special needs child with many questions.</p><p><br></p><p>- "Why am I the way I am?"</p><p>- "Where do I belong?"</p><p>- "Is it OK if I don't look, think, or act like those around me?"</p><p><br></p><p>Children long to be accepted and loved, but sometimes feel that being different means they don't fit in.</p><p><br></p><p>The Wonderful Way You Are creates a safe place for parents and caregivers to have a conversation about difference. Based on real special needs children, the book's vivid illustrations and lyrical text help each child see their own thoughts and feelings reflected on the page.</p><p><br></p><p>When special needs children know they are wonderful, not in spite of their differences, but because of them, they are equipped to not just survive, but thrive.</p><p><br></p><p>Every child deserves to feel fully loved, fully seen, and fully known.</p><p><br></p><p>I like every part of you.</p><p>I'll shout it near and far</p><p>and tell the world I love you</p><p>the wonderful way you are.</p><p><br></p><p>What special needs parents are saying about the book: </p><p>"Beautiful. Such a touching tribute to a mother's love and dreams for her child who is born knowing what her struggle/gift will be. This reminds me of Love You Forever or the Giving Tree books, where the parent and child can experience it in such a different way. It is moving from both perspectives." - Meredith W.</p><p><br></p><p>"The book is amazing. I love how well you captured the unique things that make our children special. I recognized the spectrum child who is just like my son right away! Thank you for this book!" - Laura S.</p><p><br></p><p>"I just loved how much your words encouraged confidence. Confidence to live out a life of special needs and confidence to respond in a caring way to special needs." - Jessie S.</p><p> </p><p>Bio: </p><p>Sarah Brooks is a special needs mom to a warrior princess and three ninja sons. When she's not writing or recording music, you can find her dodging Mt. Laundry to sneak away with a cup of hot tea, some dark chocolate, and a good book.</p><p><br></p>