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What About Me?

by Brenda Lizzett Valencia

24 pages; saddle stitched; illustrated; catalogue #03-1885; ISBN 1-4120-1507-3; US$13.50, C$15.00, EUR11.00, £7.50

This is a great book for children who have a sibling with special needs. It's written in a rhyme scheme and is easy for children to read and relate to.

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About the Book

WHAT ABOUT ME? is a story about how a sibling of a child with special needs can easily feel left out. This book shows a child that feeling this way is normal, and also shows how to look at having a brother or sister who is special in a more positive way. When coming home from school after having a bad day, Brenda decides that she wants to tell her parents about it. However, they are busy taking care of Brenda's younger brother, David, who has special needs. Brenda feels left out and wishes she would get more attention. Her parents notice something is wrong and decide to talk ot her. What she learns from the conversation helps her feel better about her brother and herself.

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About the Author

My name is Brenda Lizzett Valencia and I was born on July 11, 1985. I am the eldest of three children. When I was six, my younger brother, David, was born. David was born with cerebral palsy. Although I didn't know how big of an impact David would have on me then, I know now. I used to be a little jealous of all the attention David would get, but not anymore. I want to show other children that have a sibling with special needs that they shouldn't feel jealous of their sibling, but to instead embrace their sibling's differences. I have always wanted to write a children's book about my brother as a type of tribute to him for all the love he has brought to my family, and now I finally did.

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