Mia the Masterpiece

By Mia Armstrong, Alexandra Thompson (Illustrator)

A child with Down syndrome sees the world uniquely, turning differences into a masterpiece.

4.3/5 Goodreads · 16 ratings

32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Meet Mia, a vibrant child with Down syndrome who views her condition as a superpower. While she enjoys the beach and drawing, she faces the challenge of being stared at for looking different. This picture book offers a heartfelt glimpse into Mia's world, celebrating her unique perspective and encouraging readers to embrace diversity. Discover how Mia's journey helps others understand and appreciate neurodivergence, inviting everyone to see themselves as masterpieces.

From the publisher

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.

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