Mia the Masterpiece (Paperback)

Paperback. Actress Mia Armstrong shares her story about living a rich, colorful life with Down syndrome, now in a Step 2 leveled reader! Perfect for readers who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.Tween actress Mia Armstrong celebrates her fun, funny, beautiful childhood living with Down syndrome in this debut picture book.Don't miss Mia in A Christmas in New Hope, streaming now!Mia likes many of the things other people like--going to the beach, the color blue, drawing. But she doesn't like when strangers stare at her because she looks different from them.Down syndrome allows Mia to see and understand the world in a way that may not make sense to others. She considers it her superpower--and instead of it making her strange, she considers herself a masterpiece. As we all are.In this sparkling picture book, Mia offers a glimpse into the life of a child with Down syndrome, helping some readers see themselves in a book and helping others understand those friends, classmates, and family members who are neurodivergent. "Mia explores her life as a kid with Down syndrome"-- Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.