Mia the Masterpiece (25) Level 2
Actress Mia Armstrong shares her story about living a rich, colorful life with Down syndrome, now in a Step 2 leveled reader! Perfect for readers who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.
Mia loves the beach, the color blue, and drawing. Mia doesn't love when strangers stare at her. Down Syndrome means that Mia looks diferent from other people--and it also means that she sees the world in a very special way. She considers it her superpower!
In this 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.
Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.
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SeriesStep into Reading: Level 2
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ManufacturerBook Farm Bound
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PublisherRandom House Books for Young Readers
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Publisher or imprintRandom House Books for Young Readers
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AuthorArmstrong, Mia
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ISBN-139780593899113
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FormatBook Farm Bound
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Size9 x 6
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Reading InterestPreK,K,1
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# of Pages32
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Reviews / Awards NotedYES
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Date Published2025
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SubjectFiction, Easy, Early, Leveled Reader, Down Syndrome
Actress Mia Armstrong shares her story about living a rich, colorful life with Down syndrome, now in a Step 2 leveled reader! Perfect for readers who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.
Mia loves the beach, the color blue, and drawing. Mia doesn't love when strangers stare at her. Down Syndrome means that Mia looks diferent from other people--and it also means that she sees the world in a very special way. She considers it her superpower!
In this 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.
Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.
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Customer reviews
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School Library Journal11/21/2025, 01:27 PM"Young readers will find this book delightful, whether or not they have Down syndrome. It can be both a mirror and a window to learn about how differences are what make people special."
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Publishers Weekly11/21/2025, 01:27 PM"Thompson’s delicate pencil and gouache renderings amplify the emotion that infuses the text’s vision of external patience and self-love."
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Kirkus Reviews11/21/2025, 01:26 PM"A celebration of self-advocacy, self-expression, and self-acceptance."
