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Books for new and expecting parents:

An Extraordinary Life: A Guide for New & Expecting Parents by DSAMT (en español)
Babies with Down Syndrome: A New Parents’ Guide by Susan J. Skallerup (en español)
Breastfeeding and Down Syndrome: A Comprehensive Guide for Mothers and Medical Professionals, a book by Julia’s Way, a 501C3 non-profit organization
Diagnosis to Delivery: A Pregnant Mother’s Guide to Down Syndrome by Nancy McCrea Iannone and Stephanie Hall Meredith (en español)
The Parent's Guide to Down Syndrome: Advice, Information, Inspiration, and Support for Raising Your Child from Diagnosis through Adulthood by Jennifer Jacob & Mardra Sikora
Understanding a Down Syndrome Diagnosis by Stephanie Hall Meredith (en español)
Welcoming a Newborn with Down Syndrome: A New Parent’s Guide to the First Month by Nancy McCrea Iannone & Stephanie Hall Meredith (en español)
Your Loved One Is Having a Baby with Down Syndrome by Nancy McCrea Iannone, Stephanie Hall Meredith, & Amy Geoffroy

Books for children about acceptance or featuring children with Down syndrome:

47 Strings: Tessa’s Special Code by Becky Carey
A Friend Like Anian: The First Day of School By Meeka Caldwell
Almost Twins By Anna Moates & Anna Penland
Animal Fun for Everyone! by Marjorie W. Pitzer, M.Ed.
Chad's Surprise Balloon Ride By Kelly Wallis DeWitt
Different–A Great Thing To Be! by Heather Avis
Eli, Included by Michelle Sullivan
Hansel & Gretel: A Fairy Tale with a Down Syndrome Twist by Jewel Kats
Heart-Shaped Friendship by Andréa Barros
Hi! My Name is Avery: The Beauty of Down Syndrome in the Classroom by Nicole Juarez
I am Connor by Conner Rodriguez and his dad
I Am Me by Katelyn Herrygers
Jon's Bouncing Ball: Yellowstone National Park by Marva Dale Bicknell
More Alike Than Different: A Down Syndrome Awareness Tale by Gail Hamblin, M.Ed
My Friend Has Down Syndrome by Amanda Doering Tourville
My Friend Has Down Syndrome by Jennifer Moore-Mallinos
My Friend Isabelle by Eliza Woloson
Mystery on Cheechaco Island By Mary Haakenson Perry
Pedro's Whale by Paula Kluth
Sam's Top Secret Journal (3 Book Series) By Sean Adelman
Stealing First: The Teddy Kremer Story By T. Kremer with D. Lang & M. Buchanan
Taking Down Syndrome to School by Jenna Glatzer
The Prince Who was Just Himself by Silke Schnee
This is Ella by Krista Ewert
Thoughtful by Dorena Williamson
Tommy the Special Tomato By Carrie Bergeron
Views from Our Shoes: Growing Up with a Brother or Sister with Special Needs by Donald Joseph Meyer
We'll Paint the Octopus Red by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen
What's Inside You Is Inside Me, Too: My Chromosomes Make Me by Deslie Webb Quinby
Why Are You Looking at Me?: I Just Have Down Syndrome By Lisa Tompkins
You're All Kinds of Wonderful by Nancy Tillman

Books on learning or education for small Children:

A is for "All Aboard” by Paula Kluth
Animal Fun for Everyone! by Marjorie W. Pitzer, M.Ed.
I Can, Can You? By Marjorie W. Pitzer
I Like Berries, Do You? by Marjorie Pitzer
Kids Like Me...Learn ABCs by Laura Ronay
Kids Like Me...Learn Colors by Laura Ronay
Potty Time for Kids with Down Syndrome: Lose the Diapers, Not Your Patience by Terry Katz, Ph.D., and Lina Patel, Psy.D.

Books on early learning for parents:

Broccoli Boot Camp: Basic Training for Parents of Selective Eaters by Keith E. Williams, Ph.D., BCBA & Laura J. Seiverling, Ph.D., BCBA
Early Communication Skills for Children with Down Syndrome: A Guide For Parents and Professionals by Libby Kumin
Fine Motor Skills for Children with Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals by Marianne Bruni
Gross Motor Skills for Children with Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals by Patricia C. Winders
No One Ever Told Me (or my Mother) That by Diane Bahr
Off to a Good Start: A Behaviorally Based Model for Teaching Children with Down Syndrome Book 1: Foundations for Learning by Emily Jones & Kathleen Feeley
Off to a Good Start: A Behaviorally Based Model for Teaching Children with Down Syndrome Book 2: Teaching Programs by Kathleen Feeley & Emily Jones

Books on learning, education, or IEP’s for teachers or parents:

A Land We Can Share by Paula Kluth
Access to Academics for ALL Students by Paula Kluth
Case Studies For Inclusion In Education: Strategies and Guidelines for Educating Students with Disabilities in the General Education Environment By Keith Storey
Don't We Already Do Inclusion by Paula Kluth
From Text Maps to Memory Caps by Paula Kluth
From Tutor Scripts to Talking Sticks by Paula Kluth
Joyful Learning- 2nd Edition by Paula Kluth
Positive Behavior Supports In Classrooms And Schools: Effective and Practical Strategies for Teachers and Other Service Providers (2nd Ed.) By Keith Storey, Michal Post
Targeting Language Delays: IEP Goals & Activities for Students with Developmental Challenges by Caroline Lee
Teaching Math to People with Down Syndrome and Other Hands-on Learners: Strategies and Materials by DeAnna Horstmeier, Ph.D.
Teaching Reading to Children with Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Teachers by Patricia Logan Oelwein
The Autism Checklist by Paula Kluth
Universal Design Daily by Paula Kluth
Whole Child Reading: A Quick-Start Guide to Teaching Students with Down Syndrome and Other Developmental Delays by Natalie Hale
Wrightslaw: All About IEPs by Msw Pamela Darr Wright Ma and Peter W. D. Wright
Wrightslaw: All About Tests and Assessments, 2nd Edition by Msw Pamela Darr Wright Ma and Peter W. D. Wright
Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy, 2nd Edition - The Special Education Guide by Peter W. D. Wright and Pamela Darr Wright
Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 2nd Edition by Msw Pamela Darr Wright Ma and Peter W. D. Wright
You're Going to Love this Kid! by Paula Kluth
You're Welcome by Patrick Schwarz and Paula Kluth

Books on behavior:

Case Studies In Applied Behavior Analysis For Students And Adults With Disabilities By Keith Storey, Linda Haymes
Functional Assessment And Program Development For Problem Behavior: A Practical Handbook, Third Edition by Robert E. O'Neil, Richard W. Albin, Keith Storey, Robert H. Horner, Jeffrey R. Sprague
Off to a Good Start: A Behaviorally Based Model for Teaching Children with Down Syndrome Book 1: Foundations for Learning by Emily A. Jones & Kathleen M. Feeley
Off to a Good Start: A Behaviorally Based Model for Teaching Children with Down Syndrome Book 2: Teaching Programs by Kathleen M. Feeley & Emily A. Jones
Supporting Positive Behavior in Children and Teens with Down Syndrome: The Respond but Don't React Method by David S. Stein

Books on puberty and dating:

Boyfriends & Girlfriends: A Guide to Dating for People with Disabilities by Terri Couwenhoven
Lucky Dogs, Lost Hats, and Dating Don'ts: Hi-Lo Stories about Real Life by Jillian Ober and Tom Fish
Teaching Children with Down Syndrome about Their Bodies, Boundaries, and Sexuality: A Guide for Parents and Professionals by Terri Couwenhoven
The Boys' Guide to Growing Up: Choices & Changes during Puberty by Terri Couwenhoven
The Care and Keeping of You: The Body Book for Younger Girls, Revised Edition (American Girl Library) by Valorie Schaefer
The Girls' Guide to Growing Up: Choices & Changes in the Tween Years by Terri Couwenhoven

Books on adults with Down syndrome:

Case Studies In Transition And Employment For Students And Adults With Disabilities By Keith Storey
ABC Building Blocks for Growing Up With Down Syndrome By Meredith Martin
Mental Wellness in Adults with Down Syndrome: A Guide to Emotional and Behavioral Strengths and Challenges by Dennis McGuire, Ph.D. & Brian Chicoine, M.D.
Moving Out: A Family Guide to Residential Planning for Adults with Disabilities by Barbara D Jackins Attorney and Dafna Krouk-Gordon
Picture Memories: Understanding Dementia by Sherri and Lee Henderson
Positive Behavior Supports For Adults With Disabilities In Employment, Community, And Residential Settings: Practical Strategies That Work (2nd Ed.) by Keith Storey, Michal Post
The Down Syndrome Transition Handbook: Charting Your Child’s Course to Adulthood by Jo Ann Simons, M.S.W.

Books with other information:

Coping with Loss: Down Syndrome by Nancy McCrea Iannone and Stephanie Hall Meredith
Fasten Your Seatbelt: A Crash Course on Down Syndrome for Brothers and Sisters by Brian Skotko & Susan P. Levine
More Alike Than Different: My Life with Down Syndrome by David Egan (individual with DS)
The Guide to Good Health for Teens & Adults with Down Syndrome by Brian Chicoine, M.D. & Dennis McGuire, Ph.D.
The Sibling Survival Guide: Indispensable Information for Brothers and Sisters of Adults with Disabilities by Don Meyer & Emily Holl
When Down Syndrome and Autism Intersect: A Guide to DS-ASD for Parents and Professionals by Margaret Froehlke, R.N. & Robin Zaborek

Books of experiences or stories for parents:

An Uncomplicated Life: A Father's Memoir of His Exceptional Daughter by Paul Daugherty
Another Season: A Coach’s Story of Raising an Exceptional Son by Gene Stallings
Bloom: Finding Beauty in the Unexpected by Kelle Hampton
Down Syndrome Parenting 101: Must-Have Advice for Making Your Life Easier by Natalie Hale
Expecting Adam by Martha Beck
Gifts 2: How People with Down Syndrome Enrich the World by Kathryn Lynard
Gifts: Mothers Reflect on How Children with Down Syndrome Enrich Their Lives by Kathryn Lynard
Going Solo While Raising Children with Disabilities by Laura Marshak, Ph.D.
Love that Surpasses - Sarah Lowry
My Heart Can’t Even Believe It: A Story of Science, Love, and Down Syndrome by Amy Silverman
Once Upon a Farm by Rory Feek
Scoot On Over and Make Some Room by Heather Avis
The Congratulations Project, handwritten, original words of young adults with Down syndrome
The Lucky Few by Heather Avis