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Up and Adam Kindle Edition

by Debbie Zapata (Author), Yong Ling Kang (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
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A boy with Down syndrome lifts spirits all over town!

It’s the day after the big storm. Adam and his dog, Up, are finishing breakfast when the mayor appears on TV asking everyone to help with the cleanup. She says, “Now, it’s time to get to work. Up and at ’em!” When Adam hears the mayor tell him and Up to get to work, he’s on it! “We can help!” Adam says. And as everyone in the town is about to discover — they really can!

With kindness in his heart and a smile on his face, Adam shows readers that everyone can make a difference in their community!
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    4 - 8 years, from customers
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Kids Can Press
  4. Publication date
    May 3, 2022
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    978-1525304415
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PreS-Gr 2—Zapata's story is a delightful and uplifting story of the positive impact being helpful can have on so many people. After a storm affects their town, a boy named Adam and his dog, Up, are inspired by their mayor to help. Adam and Up venture across town and work with several members of the community cleaning toys, fixing birdhouses, and tidying a local pizza shop. They even bake chocolate chip cookies for the entire town to help lift their spirits. Adam feels as if he and Up have made a big impact on their town. Parents will find this story a great read for teaching their children the importance of being willing to pitch in. Additionally, Zapata's own son, Adam, who has Down syndrome, was the inspiration for the main character; she helpfully includes resources for parents in the back matter. VERDICT A great example of a story that will inspire all kids to work with others in an amiable way, making its points sweetly and simply.—David Roberts

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A great example of a story that will inspire all kids to work with others in an amiable way, making its points sweetly and simply.―School Library Journal

It is a good book to teach all people --- children and adults alike --- that we can all play a role in making our communities better, stronger, friendlier places to be.―CM Magazine

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09W659T8N
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kids Can Press (May 3, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 3, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5427 KB
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    5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 58 ratings

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Debbie Zapata

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Debbie writes fiction and nonfiction picture books for children. Her debut picture book is UP AND ADAM (Kids Can Press, 2022). When she's not writing, Debbie works as a counselor helping others. After living in NYC for 10 years, Debbie now lives in her hometown, Austin, Texas. Visit Debbie at www.debbiezapata.com.

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A Touching and Charming Inclusive Book
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A Touching and Charming Inclusive Book
Inspired by her own son, Debbie Zapata shares the charming tale of a young boy named Adam (who has Down Syndrome) and his dog Up in her picture book, “Up and Adam”. After a storm impacts his community, Adam and his dog set out to make a positive impact and boost the morale of his neighbors. This sweet story shows how a simple act of kindness here or there can be the positive change people need when times are hard. Children will feel inspired to emulate the accessible and fun acts of service Adam and Up carry out in the book. In an author’s note after the story, Debbie writes about how her son, Adam has shown the world how capable and strong he is despite their preconceived ideas of what he can and cannot do and while like her son. The story she wrote highlights that. While the Adam in this story has Down Syndrome, as well, it isn’t the central focus making it a beautiful and touching example of casual/incidental representation. We love this one and hope you will too!
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Top reviews from the United States

Doug Oliver
5.0 out of 5 stars Upbeat Story Bursting with Kindness
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2022
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A delightful story that takes readers on a journey through the fictional town of Portville and how one boy’s infectious kind spirit helps in the rebuilding process after a terrible storm. This book will become a beloved bedtime classic as the boy and his dog Up deliver kindness to strangers with a helping hand and a bright sunny smile. This is a book that will make you feel better every time you read it and it may inspire young readers to reach out with their own acts of kindness. The story was inspired by the author’s son who was has Down Syndrome and the back matter includes an author’s note with resources to get involved with various organizations that work with individuals with disabilities. Illustrations engage and lift readers. Highly recommend.
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Lola Garcia
5.0 out of 5 stars Everyone needs to buy this book. Everyone!
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2023
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This is such a heartwarming story of two friends who see a problem and work together to help their community. It teaches us that Any effort to help is appreciated. I recommend this book to everyone, including schools and libraries. It makes a great gift, too. In the Author's notes, she goes deeper into how important it is to be inclusive of everyone. A message I support and echo.
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Beverly Evans
5.0 out of 5 stars Great picture book
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2023
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A wonderful and colorful picture book
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Annette M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Encouraging and uplifting story
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2022
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Adam and his dog, Up, pull people together after a crisis hits the town where they live. Adam's spirit and smile make a difference. The author has given us a sweet story of inclusion and acceptance, reminding us how everyone has something to contribute. The illustrations are a great addition to the text and allow the reader to connect with the characters. This would make a great gift book or addition to a home library. The author has included a great listing of resources for support and education on Down Syndrome.
My favorite line is, "A pair of smiles can make a difference."
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Book Lover
5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful book about possibilities
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2022
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This is an uplifting story about the empathy that special kids are capable of spreading! The illustrations complement the tender writing. Overall, a wonderful book that everyone should read.
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Robyn Roach
5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2022
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Up and Adam is a heartwarming book about a child with Down Syndrome who brings the town together in the aftermath of a natural disaster. Adam's positive spirit is so uplifting as he goes through town helping in the best way Adam knows how. You'll fall in love with Adam and be wishing for a sequel like me. :)
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scrapbookgirl71
5.0 out of 5 stars Three Cheers for Adam!
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2022
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This sweet heartwarming story will make you smile. This book is the perfect way to help kids understand how they can help their neighborhood by doing seemingly simple things that make a big difference. It's a great way to encourage your kids to be helpers. Highly recommend.
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katherine okon
5.0 out of 5 stars A sweet story inspired by the author’s son
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2023
UP AND ADAM is the sweet story of a boy spreading joy in his community during cleanup efforts after a big storm.

Author Debbie Zapata takes readers through Adam’s day as he clears a sidewalk of debris and bakes cookies to share with the townspeople.

The black text stands out against Yong Ling Kang’s soft and charming illustrations.

Kids will enjoy the the onomatopoeia throughout the book and matching up Adam’s day in the story with a map of his town on the endpapers.

In the Author’s Note, readers learn the book’s main character was inspired by Zapata’s son, who has Down syndrome.

For ages 3-7.
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