A positive, beautiful and inclusive picture book all about celebrating being yourself from Down syndrome advocate Sofia Sanchez! Wouldn't it be boring if we were all the same? Being just who we are is great! This inclusive and empowering picture book from Sofia Sanchez, a twelve-year-old model and actress with Down syndrome, reminds readers how important it is to embrace what makes you unique, be confident, and be proud of who you are. Imagine all of the wonderful things you can do if you don't let anyone stop you! You are enough just how you are. Sofia is unique, but her message is universal: We all belong. Each spread features beautiful, full-color illustrations Includes a full cast of kid characters with all kinds of backgrounds, experiences, and abilities This book also includes back matter with a brief bio of Sofia and her journey so far, as well as additional information about Down syndrome and how we can all be more accepting, more inclusive, and more kind

From Down syndrome advocate and viral sensation Sofia Sanchez, comes this beautiful and inclusive picture book about all the different ways to make a family. You are loved by so many people... Most of all you are loved by your family. No one loves you like your family loves you. Families come in so many different shapes and sizes - some are far away, some live all together, some have two mummies and some two daddies. Every family is unique! No matter what, families show you how strong you are and how much they love you! A beautiful companion book to You are Enough Sweet narrative, bought to life by beautiful and colourful illustrations from Sofia Cardoso A brilliant celebrations of all the different types of families - including the people in your school, your community and those you chose to love as family.

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