A Little Different From Me
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David can’t speak the way you and I can, so sometimes he’ll use his hands to sign. This helps my family and me understand if he needs help, or if he’s just fine. Sometimes David gets frustrated when I can’t understand something he may say. So I have to be patient with him and ask him to show me in another way.
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About the Book
Brenda's brother, David, was born with special needs. Although he does things a little different from her, he also shares a lot of the same interests. In this story, Brenda gives readers a look at David's life and explains what makes her brother so special.
About the Author
About the Author: Brenda Valencia was born and raised in the San Francisco Peninsula. She attended San Francisco State University, where she studied English & Creative Writing. She comes from a very large extended family, and is the eldest of 3 children. Much of her work is centered around her family, but she finds her greatest joy in writing about her brother, David who was born with Cerebral Palsy. She credits much of her inspiration in writing and life to him, and has made her focus in writing to teach children (and adults) compassion and understanding for people with special needs and differences.
About the Illustrator: Kirsten Winkelbauer is currently a full-time student at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, majoring in Illustration. She is also a freelance illustrator, and specializes in storybook illustration and character design. More of her artwork can be seen on her website, www.winklebeebee.com.