My Sister, Alicia May

by Nancy Tupper Ling

Other authorsShennen Bersani (Illustrator)

Hardcover, 2009

Status

Available

Call number

LING

Genres

Children's Books

Publication

Pleasant St. Press (2009), 32 pages

Description

Older sister Rachel tells the story of her relationship with Alicia, her younger sister who is very different and very special because she has Down syndrome.

User reviews

LibraryThing member shelf-employed

My Sister, Alicia May is a beautifully realistic story of a young girl whose sister has Down Syndrome. Sharing both the good,

"She watches ladybugs warm themselves on our red door. Then she counts their dots: 'One lady dot, two lady dot, three lady dot,...' I think God is glad someone notices these

things,"

and the bad,

"I slouched down in my seat... 'Katie,' I whispered, 'pretend we don't know her.' So we did,"

Alicia May's sister recounts life with her sister with touching honesty.
The illustrations by Shennen Bersani have an almost photographic quality, realistically portraying the familiar features of a Down Syndrome child, as well as the typical gap-toothed smile of a young schoolgirl, still waiting for all of her permanent teeth. The touching illustrations are a perfect match for the text. Bersani dedicates the book to her own sister, who has Down Syndrome.

In the end, Alicia May's sister, Rae-Rae, is just as special as Alicia May. A simply beautiful book that will do more to instill a compassion for those with disabilities than any lesson ever will.

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LibraryThing member jrohan

REVIEW: Based on the lives of two sisters, this story expresses the challenges and joys of growing up with a sibling who has special needs. In many ways, Rachel and Alicia are like any sisters, but Rachel knows her sister is very different and very special because she has Down syndrome. Though

Rachel occasionally feels frustrations and resentment about having to help watch over her special sister, she most often feels love, acceptance, and pride for her. Exquisitely written with humor and compassion, this story focuses on the sisters' relationship and their respective places in the family.
SOURCE: Pierce College Library
AGE: 4-6

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LibraryThing member legendsscc

this is a story about a little 6 year old with down syndrome and how she is the same as a 6 year old at times and at other times she is like a younger girl she talks with the animals at the zoo she has a good memory and how her big sister is sometimes the only one she will take her medication from

and how she feels about her Alicia may

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LibraryThing member marita65

A little girl has a sister who has dawn syndrome.
She loves her very much and doesn't see anything wrong with her.
Age group: 4-7
Source: Pierce College Library

LibraryThing member Carlos_Rivera_Jr.

A girl who has a sister with down syndrome. She talks about her sister being a normal sister. She looks past her disability.

Age: 6-8
Source: Pierce College Library

LibraryThing member larisharenee

A girl who's sister has down syndrome and about she's different and how she can help her sister.

LibraryThing member iceangel456

This story is about two sisters one with downsyndrome and the special and precious relation hip they share.

LibraryThing member hphipp2

This book is of good quality and would be of great use at home. It seems like it has kind of a niche use. If it were about a friend with Down's Syndrome, I think it'd be of great use in the classroom. It talks about how this girl who has Down's is a normal kid and how she likes to do things that

six year olds like. It's from the point of view of her sister, and it shows feelings that any sibling would have. It says that her sister "is special for many reasons," and it also shows when she's not so happy about having a sister who has Down's. And it has amazing illustrations.

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LibraryThing member JackieOttman

girl's sister has down syndrome. she's embarrassed of her in the beginning, but then begins to stand up for her. disability awarness, bullying, social acceptance. group setting ages 3 and up

LibraryThing member jessicasolis6

This book was about an older sister to a child with down syndrome. This book could be used for both the child with down syndrome and the sibling. The sibling feels embarrassed by her sister and doesn't want to act like she knows her. Then she later sticks up for her when people are bullying her.

LibraryThing member Batsneedfriendstoo

This book is about a girl who's sister has downs syndrome.
Ages 3-7
Source ECE class

LibraryThing member Karen_Curtis_Wood

A story how a sister copes with her sister and her special needs.

LibraryThing member AlissaT

My Sister Alicia May tells the story of a little girl who has a sister with Down Syndrome. When they go to school, the older sister is embarrassed of her sister's difference and pretends like she doesn't know her. After she sees her sister getting picked on however, she realizes how important it is

to stand up for her. I liked that this book was realistic, and didn't depict the older sibling being completely happy with her sister's ability difference all the time. I also loved the illustrations as they were very realistic.

Ages: 4 and up
Source: This book was brought to class by Veronica I believe, however you could also find it at the Pierce County library

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LibraryThing member Tcochr1

The central message of the story is to love and accept individual differences because that is what makes people unique. I really enjoyed this story! The first reason is because of the plot. This story is about a sister, Rae-Rae, loving her little sister, Alicia, who has Down Syndrome. Rae- Rae

explains why she loves her sister, and how she is special. In addition, Rae-Rae explains why Alicia can be annoying like a sister can be. Another reason I enjoyed this book is because it forces readers to think about real issues. For instance, having a disability. This story is about a girl with Down Syndrome, but Rae-Rae talks about her sister, and how she is like everyone else, but also how she is unique. I think it is important for readers to realize that people with disabilities are like everyone else. Therefore, I think this story is a great conversation piece. In addition, I liked this story because of the illustrations. For someone who may not know the physical differences of someone with Down Syndrome, the illustrations help the reader create a clear image of the character, and the events that occur throughout the story. The last reason why I enjoyed the story is how the author chose to tell the story. Rather than having an outside narrator, or have Alicia tell the story, the author chose to have Rae-Rae, her sister, tell the story. I loved this book, and it is the first children’s story I have read about a child with a disability.

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