Leah Marie and Her Friends - Leinenbach, Marylin; Raymond, Anne
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Erscheint vorauss. 21. Februar 2025
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In the times we are living in, we all need to be more aware that we should not be focusing on differences, but rather on how we are alike. All children want to have friends, especially in school. However, some children may worry that they will not be understood in their attempt towards friendship, as they have difficulty communicating. In this story, Leah Marie, a little girl with Down syndrome who cannot speak clearly, wonders how she will make friends in school. The dilemma is solved when her school celebrates World Down Syndrome Day to help the children better understand how Leah…mehr

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In the times we are living in, we all need to be more aware that we should not be focusing on differences, but rather on how we are alike. All children want to have friends, especially in school. However, some children may worry that they will not be understood in their attempt towards friendship, as they have difficulty communicating. In this story, Leah Marie, a little girl with Down syndrome who cannot speak clearly, wonders how she will make friends in school. The dilemma is solved when her school celebrates World Down Syndrome Day to help the children better understand how Leah communicates and how they can help her learn. The moments shared in this book come directly from the experiences of Leah Marie, the great-granddaughter of one of the authors. This book is relatable to all families, caretakers and teachers who struggle to help children realize the many ways they can express their thoughts and feelings. There is a positive message at the end about creative and unique ways to communicate with others. This is a must-read for a wide audience of those who live with and interact with children of all ages and abilities every day.
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Autorenporträt
Dr. Anne Raymond is a Professor of Mathematics at Bellarmine University. She has graduate degrees in both mathematics and mathematics education. Her early research focused on beliefs about mathematics. She has written mathematics "micro-books" for K -12 classroom instruction and is a co-author of a college mathematics textbook used to prepare future elementary teachers. Currently, Dr. Raymond writes children's books designed to engage children in mathematics in both familiar and exciting ways. She has three grown children and lives in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Marylin Leinenbach is an Associate Professor Emerita in the Department of Teaching and Learning at Indiana State University. She is the recipient of the Disney American Teacher Award in Mathematics. She has taught math for 52 years and still has the passion for mathematics and the love of teaching. Even though she has earned many awards for her teaching, the most important thing to her is the love she has for her students. The author has been married for 55 years. She has two adult children, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. One of the great-grandchildren is Leah Marie.