My Friend Isabelle

My Friend Isabelle

A heartwarming story of two friends, Charlie and Isabelle, a typical child and a child with Down syndrome. Charlie tells about the things they both like to do together, and also how he and Isabelle are different. Lively full-color illustrations dovetail beautifully with the text to bring this simple story to life. Encourages readers to think about what makes frienships special and how our differences can make the world more interesting.

  • For ages: 12-17
  • Format: Hardback | 28 pages
  • Dimensions: 145 x 220 x 8.64mm | 178g
  • Publication date: 01 Oct 2003
  • Publisher: Woodbine House Inc.,U.S.
  • Publication City/Country: Bethesda, MD, United States
  • Language: English
  • Illustrations note: colour illus
  • ISBN10: 189062750X
  • ISBN13: 9781890627508
  • Bestsellers rank: 36,844

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