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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>O atraso na fala de uma menina com Trissomia 21 semeia Amor entre os amigos da escola.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><br></p>Amizade em Forma de Coração convida o leitor para um mundo de empatia, aceitação e inclusão.<br><p>Este livro conta a história de duas amigas, Summy, que tem trissomia 21 (síndrome de Down) - e Hope.</p><p>Enquanto Hope se esforça para vencer um desafio na escola, ela sente a pressão dos amigos e sente-se frustrada.</p><p><br></p><p>Um evento inesperado acontece para lhe dar toda a força que precisa. Guiada pelo AMOR, Hope supera suas próprias limitações e descobre o essencial na amizade com Sammy.</p><p><br></p><p>Este livro é uma ferramenta para iniciar conversa sobre diferenças, sentimentos e amizade. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"A winning story of acceptance and love, especially for those who are different." - <em>Kirkus Reviews</em><p><br></p><p>A child discovers that friendship can overcome the challenges of language and differing abilities in this debut picture book.</em></p><p>Hope, excited about the first day of school, is startled by a collision with a girl on a scooter. The rider, Summy, says, "Ooo... Eee...," which her mother explains means "Sorry." Hope finds out that Summy has trouble learning words. </em></p><p>Their teacher devises a task. Each student will teach Summy one word, and then the class will have a Popsicle party. Because Hope and Summy love hearts, Hope decides to teach the word heart, but no technique works. When Summy overhears a conversation between Hope and a classmate, who says dismissively, "My parents told me everything about kids like her," Summy's feelings are hurt. After Hope rescues Summy, who's stuck on a climbing wall, she apologizes for hurting the girl's feelings. Summy then explains what heart means to her: love. </em></p><p><br></p><p>Barros' straightforward narrative style is from Hope's point of view; the vocabulary is accessible to early elementary school readers. </em></p><p><br></p><p>Although Barros never explains the reason for Summy's difficulties, the descriptions of her eyes and speech-as well as a note that the author has a child with Trisomy 21-indicates that Summy has the syndrome. Hope's understanding and love for Summy, despite the prejudices of others, are a wonderful model of acceptance of those with different abilities. Dol's beautifully detailed cartoon illustrations feature a diverse group of students.</em></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><br>

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