📚 Recommended Books & Online Resources
Books and resources for families, siblings, and caregivers.
Disclaimer: These resources are not intended to be a comprehensive list of all available resources about Down syndrome nor does the DSAU promote any therapy, treatment, institution, or professional system presented in any of the resources or books listed on this webpage.
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👧👦 Books for Siblings
- The Polka-Dotted Penguin by Amy Moy — ⭐ 4.8 (63 reviews)
- We’ll Paint the Octopus Red by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen — ⭐ 4.8 (199 reviews)
- 47 Strings: Tessa’s Special Code by Becky Carey — ⭐ 4.8 (209 reviews)
- I Am a Masterpiece! by Mia Armstrong — ⭐ 4.9 (95 reviews)
- Different—A Great Thing to Be! by Heather Avis — ⭐ 4.9 (769 reviews)
- Zee Zee Does It Anyway! by Dr. Vona B. Shodja — ⭐ 4.8 (42 reviews)
- He Gave Them Something Extra by Steffanie Larriba — ⭐ 4.4 (110 reviews)
- Fasten Your Seatbelt by Brian G. Skotko — ⭐ 4.4 (20 reviews)
- I Am Abel! by Abel Isaac — ⭐ 5.0 (16 reviews)
- I Have Something Extra by Morgan Kawakami — ⭐ 5.0 (29 reviews)
- You Are Enough by Sofia Sanchez — ⭐ 4.9 (772 reviews)
- The Abilities In Me by Gemma Keir — ⭐ 4.6 (130 reviews)
👨👩👧 Books for Caregivers & Parents
📖 Parenting Guides
- Gifts Edited by Kathryn Lynard Soper — ⭐ 4.9 (101 reviews)
- The Parent’s Guide to Down Syndrome by Jennifer Jacob — ⭐ 4.8 (163 reviews)
- Babies With Down Syndrome Edited by Susan J. Skallerup — ⭐ 4.8 (192 reviews)
- Bloom by Kelle Hampton — ⭐ 4.3 (587 reviews)
- The Lucky Few by Heather Avis — ⭐ 4.8 (794 reviews)
- Down Syndrome Parenting 101 by Natalie Hale — ⭐ 4.6 (125 reviews)
🏃 Development & Skills
- Gross Motor Skills by Patricia C. Winders — ⭐ 4.8 (197 reviews)
- Fine Motor Skills by Maryanne Bruni — ⭐ 4.9 (100 reviews)
- Early Communication Skills by Libby Kumin, PhD — ⭐ 4.7 (93 reviews)
- Classroom Language Skills by Libby Kumin, PhD — ⭐ 4.5 (15 reviews)
- Teaching Math by DeAnna Horstmeier, PhD — ⭐ 4.6 (24 reviews)
- Teaching Reading by Patricia Logan Oelwein — ⭐ 4.6 (169 reviews)
🤱 New Parents
- Diagnosis to Delivery by Nancy McCrea Iannone — ⭐ 5.0
- Welcoming a Newborn with Down Syndrome by Stephanie Hall Meredith — ⭐ 5.0 (6 reviews)
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📥 Free Digital Downloads
📖 “Gifts” by Kathryn Lynard
🤰 Diagnosis to Delivery (EN)
🕊️ Coping with Loss
👶 Welcoming a Newborn (EN)
🤱 Breastfeeding Guide (EN)
💜 For Loved Ones
🇪🇸 Diagnosis to Delivery (ES)
🇪🇸 Welcoming a Newborn (ES)
📚 Resource Loaner Library
Coming soon! Unveiling in 2026. Don’t forget to check out our Resource Loaner Library for titles including motor skills guides, communication resources, parenting books, and more.
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