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My Friend Isabelle Hardcover – October 1, 2003

by Eliza Woloson (Author), Bryan Gough (Illustrator)

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A young boy named Charlie describes the activities he shares with his friend Isabelle, a girl with Down Syndrome.

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2 - 5 years, from customers
Print length

28 pages
Language

English
Dimensions

8.5 x 0.25 x 5.75 inches
Publisher

Woodbine House
Publication date

October 1, 2003
ISBN-10

189062750X
ISBN-13

978-1890627508
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My Friend Isabelle is a wonderful little book that teaches about difference and acceptance with simplicity and grace. Isabelle and Charlie are friends. They are the same age, but like most friends, they are different: Charlie is tall and knows "a lot of words," and Isabelle is short and sometimes her words are, "hard to understand." The sweet simplicity of their relationship is a reminder to everyone that "differences are what make the world so great." Young readers will love the bold illustrations and simple text, and parents will appreciate the message and the sensitivity with which it is delivered. At the end of the story readers meet the real Isabelle, and author Eliza Woloson briefly notes how Down syndrome makes her daughter and other children special. --Daphne Durham

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PreSchool-Grade 1-Isabelle has Down syndrome, but that doesn't matter to her friend Charlie. "I am tall. Isabelle is short. I run f a s t. Isabelle takes her time." He describes all the things they do, how sometimes they're the same and sometimes different. "Mommy says," Charlie explains, "that differences are what make the world so great," and each page follows this theme of inclusion and acceptance. Watercolors in greens, purples, blues, and oranges move the story along, sometimes with full-page pictures and sometimes with small drawings. Both children have round faces and simple lines for eyes, and some readers may not even realize (without the postscript) what it is that makes Isabelle different from Charlie. "Life is more fun with friends like Isabelle," Charlie says, and readers will agree.
Linda Beck, Indian Valley Public Library, Telford, PA
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Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Woodbine House; 1st edition (October 1, 2003)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 28 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 189062750X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1890627508
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 5 years, from customers
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.3 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.25 x 5.75 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #258,653 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #438 in Children's Books on Disabilities
- #5,155 in Children's Friendship Books
- #11,398 in Children's Literature (Books)

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Small town mom

Love it!

Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2013

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We love this book! As the mother of a baby diagnosed at birth with down syndrome I was looking for a way to give a very basic explanation of down syndrome to our older children. When my son was born I had a 3 y/o daughter and a 6 y/o son and this was the perfect book for my 3 y/o. Not so many details as to overwhelm/confuse her, but enough to explain that her baby brother was going to be a little different and that was okay! The book is written from the point of view of a little boy named Charlie. Example text- "Even though we are the same age, we are different. I am tall and Isabelle is short. I run fast, Isabelle takes her time. We go down the big slide at the park, we both like to do it ourselves." It is great that it talks about not only their differences but also the similarities. I love that it never mentions anything about the fact that Isabelle has down syndrome until you get to a short paragraph at the very end of the book that talks about the real Isabelle. While it was a little too simple for my older son ( We'll Paint the Octopus Red was a better one for him) it is definitely a keeper!

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Patricia- Brenham, TX

Recommend this book:

Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2016

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My daughter-in-law, who has two "home grown" and two children with Down Syndrome who were adopted by her and my son, read this book to two elementary school classes. She wanted to teach the children about special needs children and accepting everyone.
She found it very helpful, realistic, and well illustrated. I bought a copy for my other son and daughter-in-law who have four children. I want to help my grandchildren understand their cousins as well as any friends they meet with special needs. This book shows that we are all differently abled, in that Isabelle could still do the same things her friend did, but sometimes it took her longer, or she had to work harder at it. She had the same emotions and loved the same things. I would recommend this book for all parents and teachers.

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awesome old lady

Simple and sweet

Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2019

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I chose 5 stars because I liked how simple the story was, but the message of the story says a lot. I liked that it didn't just point out that Isabelle has a disability but rather focused on both of their abilities. I would recommend this book to anyone.

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Lisa Domagala

The World Has Needed This Book for Some Time.

Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2004

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I can't praise this book enough. The illustrations and straightforward story line appeal to children while the message is one all aldults need to see. As the mother of a Down Syndrome child, I was overjoyed at how clearly the message came through that Down Syndrome kids are kids first. They enjoy all the usual childhood activities and enjoy friendships with thier non-Downs peers as well. I plan on purchasing this book for our local public library and our elementary school library as well.

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Nathalie Salem

Life is more fun with friends like Isabelle

Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2013

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I love that the story highlights a friendship between two kids that have some differences and some things that are the same. It's a great way to help kids understand more about people with Down syndrome and other disabilities and to clearly show that getting to know people and being a friend, despite differences, is a wonderful thing.

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Casey H.

Great book for younger kids

Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2018

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This is a great book to introduce differences in children. It’s a very sweet story and my 6-year-old loves it and wants to meet Isabelle someday

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Lana S. Melton

and found the book sweet, but more in line with a 4 yr ...

Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2016

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I ordered this, and found the book sweet, but more in line with a 4 yr old. Maybe I missed something thinking it was more for a school aged child.

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De Marullo

Great representation of friendship with Down Syndrome

Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2018

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Beautifully written and great pics...for kids with or without Down Syndrome. Great read for teachers to share with class .

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Emily

Love it!

Reviewed in Canada on March 15, 2021

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We love this book!

Ella-jade-xx

Fantastic

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 10, 2018

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I look after a 2 year old girl with Down syndrome, this is a fantastic book to help the other children in our class understand about their friend! This is great.

Kurs

かわいい絵に描かれたダウン症の友達

Reviewed in Japan on October 20, 2010

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チャーリーの友達はダウン症のイザベル。
明示的にダウン症の友達であることは書かれていません。

チャーリーが出来ること、イザベルが得意なこと、
二人とも出来ること、イザベルが苦手なこと。
健常児とダウン症児の違いを、やわらかい語り口で説明しています。

子供向けなので大人からすると物足りなさを感じますが、
おしゃれでかわいい絵で描かれている点、とても高いポイントだと思います。

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Edith Jones

Absolutely Love!!!!!

Reviewed in Canada on April 9, 2014

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My daughter has Down Syndrome, so I bought this book for her daycare so that the children could have a better understanding of why she is a bit different. Everything about it is adorable and perfect!!!:)

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Vicki Anderson

... that gently shows that we don't all have to like the same things or do things the same way

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 23, 2014

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A book that gently shows that we don't all have to like the same things or do things the same way. You can be friends and be different.

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