Our Brother Has Down's Syndrome [Paperback]

Shelley Cairo (Author), Jasmine Cairo (Author), Irene McNeil (Photographer)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

In a simple language, and illustrated with photographs three sisters describe the ways in which little brother Jai, a Down's Syndrome child, is different from other children, and what the family does to help him get along.

"…highly recommended for all young children…" - Canadian Book Review Annual

"…a fine book to introduce physical and mental handicaps." - Canadian Materials

"This warm family story, lighted by colour photographs of Jai's busy, happy life, should be an inspiration to any reader." - Emergency Librarian

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 1-3 Tara and Jasmine tell about their little brother Jai, who has Down's Syndrome. The text stresses the ways in which he is like all children, although he needs extra help to walk, use a spoon, stack blocks, etc. The color photographs show an engaging little boy going about his daily activities, often with other family members. The pictures are well placed to complement the text. Unfortunately, the text is so brief that it does not give a clear idea of what Down's Syndrome is or how it affects family life. The problems are skipped over with "sometimes he's fun and sometimes he's not." Harriet Sobol's My Brother Steven Is Retarded (Macmillan, 1977) and Joe Lasker's He's My Brother (Albert Whitman, 1974) both give less relentlessly upbeat pictures of family life with a retarded child. Li Stark, North Castle Public Library, Armonk, N . Y.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

Review

This story... can address the important role people can play in the life of a child with special needs. (Science and Children )

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 24 pages
• Publisher: Annick Press (March 1, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0920303315
• ISBN-13: 978-0920303313
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 7.8 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #739,095 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Nice pictures, assumptions questionable, April 29, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Our Brother Has Down's Syndrome (Library Binding)

My daughter loves the pictures of little Jai, but the text is too detailed for young readers on one page, appropriate on all the others. My biggest concern is the line "there is nothing we can do to make Down syndrome go away" -- which teaches siblings the assumption that it should. My son has Down syndrome and I wouldn't change him for anything, nor do I want his sisters to think that we would prefer him to be someone else.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great!, October 1, 2005

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D. Hall - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Our Brother Has Down's Syndrome (Paperback)

This is a wonderful book told from a kid's perspective! Great! We have 2 kids with Down syndrome, so this subject is very dear to our hearts. It even discusses the use or misuse of the word retarded. Loved it!

5.0 out of 5 stars Very cute!, November 9, 2006

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Jennifer S. Rosello (Philippines) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Our Brother Has Down's Syndrome (Paperback)

An outpouring of beautiful emotions even for a very short read! With great pictures that capture true love, patience and understanding.