Books for Parents of Children with Down Syndrome

Books helpful for parents of children with Down syndrome, including non-fiction, memoirs, picture books and fiction.

A note about a few choices that may not be clear: the Colin Cotterill books are titles in a mystery series including a supporting character of an adult with Down syndrome, who is portrayed accurately and positively.

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1	The Steps: 12 Secrets To Raising Happy and Successful Kids by Andrew Watson (Goodreads Author) 4.73 avg rating — 60 ratings score: 2,300, and 23 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Gifts: Mothers Reflect on How Children with Down Syndrome Enrich Their Lives by Kathryn Lynard Soper (Editor) 4.44 avg rating — 176 ratings score: 492, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	Don't Let It Get You Down Syndrome by S.K. Dinning (Goodreads Author) 4.07 avg rating — 29 ratings score: 400, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	The Shape of the Eye: Down Syndrome, Family, and the Stories We Inherit by George Estreich 3.79 avg rating — 303 ratings score: 390, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	The Parent's Guide to Down Syndrome: Advice, Information, Inspiration, and Support for Raising Your Child from Diagnosis through Adulthood by Jen Jacob (Goodreads Author) 4.51 avg rating — 37 ratings score: 300, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	A Good and Perfect Gift: Faith, Expectations, and a Little Girl Named Penny by Amy Julia Becker (Goodreads Author) 4.23 avg rating — 639 ratings score: 296, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	My Friend Isabelle by Eliza Woloson 4.05 avg rating — 148 ratings score: 291, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	I Can, Can You? by Marjorie W. Pitzer 4.24 avg rating — 68 ratings score: 290, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	A Parent's Guide to Down Syndrome: Toward a Brighter Future, Revised Edition by Siegfried M. Pueschel (Editor) 3.95 avg rating — 20 ratings score: 199, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	We Have Been There by Terrell Harris Dougan it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings score: 197, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	Not Always Happy: An Unusual Parenting Journey by Kari Wagner-Peck (Goodreads Author) 4.30 avg rating — 69 ratings score: 197, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	Early Communication Skills for Children with Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals by Libby Kumin 4.14 avg rating — 44 ratings score: 192, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	Couples with Intellectual Disabilities Talk about Living and Loving by Karin Melberg Schwier 4.67 avg rating — 3 ratings score: 191, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	Count Us In: Growing Up with Down Syndrome by Jason Kingsley 3.85 avg rating — 128 ratings score: 188, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	We'll Paint the Octopus Red by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen 4.27 avg rating — 246 ratings score: 185, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Gifts: No. 2: How People with Down Syndrome Enrich the World by Kathryn Lynard Soper 4.30 avg rating — 30 ratings score: 185, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	Life As We Know It: A Father, a Family, and an Exceptional Child by Michael Bérubé 3.73 avg rating — 157 ratings score: 182, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards (Goodreads Author) 3.66 avg rating — 544,697 ratings score: 182, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	The Year My Son and I Were Born: A Story of Down Syndrome, Motherhood, and Self-Discovery by Kathryn Lynard Soper 3.96 avg rating — 296 ratings score: 181, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy: The Special Education Survival Guide by Peter W.D. Wright 4.44 avg rating — 314 ratings score: 176, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	IEP and Inclusion TIPS for Parents and Teachers by Anne I. Eason 3.33 avg rating — 3 ratings score: 173, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	Helping Children with Down Syndrome Communicate Better: Speech and Language Skills for Ages 6-14 by Libby Kumin 4.14 avg rating — 7 ratings score: 173, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	Teaching Math to People with Down Syndrome and Other Hands-On Learners: Basic Survival Skills by DeAnna Horstmeier 4.20 avg rating — 55 ratings score: 172, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	Babies with Down Syndrome: A New Parents' Guide by Susan Skallerup (Editor) 4.40 avg rating — 114 ratings score: 170, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	Speech and Language Intervention in Down Syndrome by Jean Rondal 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings score: 169, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	An Uncomplicated Life: A Father's Memoir of His Exceptional Daughter by Paul Daugherty 4.01 avg rating — 798 ratings score: 160, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	Babies With Down Syndrome: A New Parents' Guide by Karen Stray-Gundersen (Editor) 3.91 avg rating — 79 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	Cedric and the Dragon by Elizabeth Raum (Goodreads Author) 3.73 avg rating — 11 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	Familial: Selected Poems by John Lavan 4.43 avg rating — 7 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	From Grief to Celebration, How One Family Learned to Embrace the Gift of Down Syndrome by Margaret Bender (Goodreads Author) 4.42 avg rating — 12 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	Jewel by Bret Lott (Goodreads Author) 3.67 avg rating — 35,996 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	The Unfinished Child by Theresa Shea (Goodreads Author) 3.93 avg rating — 959 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	Why Are You Looking at Me?: I Just Have Down Syndrome. by Lisa Tompkins it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 8 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	Just Like Other Daughters by Colleen Faulkner (Goodreads Author) 3.89 avg rating — 1,260 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	Life with Charley: A Memoir of Down Syndrome Adoption by Sherry McCaulley Palmer (Goodreads Author) 4.27 avg rating — 26 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	Wilderness Blessings: How Down Syndrome Reconstructed Our Life and Faith by Jeffrey M. Gallagher (Goodreads Author) 4.42 avg rating — 12 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
37	Children and Teenagers with Aspergers: The Journey of Parenting from Birth to Teens by Anna Van Der Post it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 4 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
37	Bebes Con Sindrome de Down: Nueva Guia Para Padres = Babies with Down Syndrome by Susan J. Skallerup (Compilation) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	I Love You Natty: A Sibling's Introduction to Down's Syndrome by Mia Goleniowska (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 5 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	Medical & Surgical Care for Children with Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents by Philip Mattheis (Editor) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 11 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
41	Gross Motors Skills in Children with Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals by Patricia C. Winders 4.47 avg rating — 64 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
41	Choosing Naia: A Family's Journey by Mitchell Zuckoff (Goodreads Author) 3.89 avg rating — 185 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	Fine Motor Skills for Children with Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professional by Maryanne Bruni 4.20 avg rating — 54 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
44	Adventures in the Mainstream: Coming of Age with Down Syndrome by Greg Palmer 4.05 avg rating — 21 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
45	Teaching Reading to Children with Down Syndrome by Patricia Logan Oelwein 4.28 avg rating — 65 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
46	Big Brother Dustin by Alden R. Carter 3.82 avg rating — 22 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
47	Common Threads: Celebrating Life with Down Syndrome by Cynthia S. Kidder 4.63 avg rating — 19 ratings score: 86, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
48	The Psychobiology of Down Syndrome: Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Simulation of Adaptive Behavior by Lynn Nadel (Editor) 4.50 avg rating — 2 ratings score: 83, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
49	The Baby Book: Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby from Birth to Age Two by William Sears 4.17 avg rating — 6,977 ratings score: 81, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
50	More Than a Mom: Living a Full and Balanced Life When Your Child Has Special Needs by Amy Baskin 3.89 avg rating — 46 ratings score: 79, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
51	Believe in My Child with Special Needs!: Helping Children Achieve Their Potential in School by Mary A. Falvey 4.50 avg rating — 4 ratings score: 76, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
52	Play To Talk: A Practical Guide to Help Your Late-Talking Child Join the Conversation by James David MacDonald 4.31 avg rating — 48 ratings score: 75, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
53	Russ and the Almost Perfect Day by Janet Elizabeth Rickert 4.10 avg rating — 20 ratings score: 72, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
54	Russ and the Apple Tree Surprise by Janet Elizabeth Rickert 3.47 avg rating — 17 ratings score: 71, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
55	The Down Syndrome Nutrition Handbook: A Guide to Promoting Healthy Lifestyles by Joan E. Guthrie Medlen 4.56 avg rating — 9 ratings score: 69, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
56	The Coroner's Lunch (Dr. Siri Paiboun, #1) by Colin Cotterill 3.98 avg rating — 11,322 ratings score: 68, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
57	Disco For The Departed (Dr. Siri Paiboun, #3) by Colin Cotterill 4.05 avg rating — 3,684 ratings score: 67, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
58	The Woman Who Wouldn't Die (Dr. Siri Paiboun, #9) by Colin Cotterill 4.13 avg rating — 2,039 ratings score: 66, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
59	Communication Skills in Children with Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents by Libby Kumin 3.68 avg rating — 19 ratings score: 65, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars