Out Into the Big Wide Lake

By Paul Harbridge, Josee Bisaillon (Illustrator)

A girl with Down syndrome must complete her grandfather's deliveries alone.

4.0/5 Goodreads · 221 ratings

48 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Kate, a young girl with Down syndrome, visits her grandparents' lakeside home for the first time alone. Nervous yet eager, she helps with boat deliveries, befriends a dog, and learns to pilot. When her grandfather falls ill, Kate must face her fears and deliver groceries, even to the grumpy neighbor, Walter. Can she rise to the challenge and prove her independence?

From the publisher

An empowering and necessary picture book about a young girl with Down syndrome who gains confidence and independence through a visit to her grandparents. It’s Kate’s first time visiting her grandparents on her own at their lakeside home. She’s nervous but excited at the adventure ahead. She helps her grandfather with his grocery deliveries by boat, where she meets all the neighbors, including a very grumpy old man named Walter. And she makes best friends with her grandparents’ dog, Parbuckle. Her grandmother even teaches her to pilot the boat all by herself! When her grandfather takes ill suddenly, it’s up to Kate – but can she really make all those deliveries, even to grumpy old Walter? She has to try! Based on the author’s sister, Kate is a lovable, brave, smart and feisty character who will capture your heart in this gorgeous and moving story about facing fears and gaining independence.