{"product_id":"the-wonderful-way-you-are-a-special-needs-picture-book-hardcover","title":"The Wonderful Way You Are: A Special Needs Picture Book - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSarah Elizabeth Brooks\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSarah C. Dane\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if the things that make you different are the things that make you wonderful?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a world that celebrates sameness, being different can leave a special needs child with many questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \"Why am I the way I am?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \"Where do I belong?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \"Is it OK if I don't look, think, or act like those around me?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChildren long to be accepted and loved, but sometimes feel that being different means they don't fit in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Wonderful Way You Are\u003c\/em\u003e creates a safe place for parents and caregivers to have a conversation about difference. Based on real special needs children, the book's vivid illustrations and lyrical text help each child see their own thoughts and feelings reflected on the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen special needs children know they are wonderful, not in spite of their differences, but because of them, they are equipped to not just survive, but thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery child deserves to feel fully loved, fully seen, and fully known.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI like every part of you.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI'll shout it near and far\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eand tell the world I love you\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethe wonderful way you are.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat special needs parents are saying about the book: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Beautiful. Such a touching tribute to a mother's love and dreams for her child who is born knowing what her struggle\/gift will be. This reminds me of Love You Forever or the Giving Tree books, where the parent and child can experience it in such a different way. It is moving from both perspectives.\" - Meredith W.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The book is amazing. I love how well you captured the unique things that make our children special. I recognized the spectrum child who is just like my son right away  Thank you for this book \" - Laura S.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I just loved how much your words encouraged confidence. Confidence to live out a life of special needs and confidence to respond in a caring way to special needs.\" - Jessie S.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBio: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSarah Brooks is a special needs mom to a warrior princess and three ninja sons. When she's not writing or recording music, you can find her dodging Mt. Laundry to sneak away with a cup of hot tea, some dark chocolate, and a good book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 10, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47412835844274,"sku":"9781953550019","price":30.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/f50cad15b889aa37d047ec3feeac6df0.webp?v=1778331611","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/the-wonderful-way-you-are-a-special-needs-picture-book-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}