An inspiring story of Ellie Goldstein's life from childhood to international famous fashion model to encourage children to be excited by what they can do and delight in who they are made to be.
This empowering and up-lifting picture book by Ellie Goldstein will inspire young children to be free to become whoever they are. Ellie is a powerful story about determination to overcome challenges despite the assumptions of others.
"I know I can do a lot!"
When Ellie Goldstein was born with Down's Syndrome, doctors claimed she could do nothing. Today, she's a supermodel, gracing the covers of Vogue and Glamour, dancing and speaking up for others. This is the story of her 'can do' attitude and determination from the day of her birth to life as an internationally famous fashion model.
Her story encourages children to know that they are each special and to overcome the challenges of life's set backs and frustrations and be seen.
Told she would never walk, Ellie has danced in productions for the Royal Opera House. Told she would never learn; she's gained a college education. And told she would never talk; Ellie uses her voice as a disabled model to speak up for other people with Down's Syndrome, and to transform the face of fashion.
Everyone is different but no matter who you are, you are free to be whoever you were made to be.
An inspiring story of Ellie Goldstein's life from childhood to international famous fashion model to encourage children to be excited by what they can do and delight in who they are made to be.
This empowering and up-lifting picture book by Ellie Goldstein will inspire young children to be free to become whoever they are. Ellie is a powerful story about determination to overcome challenges despite the assumptions of others.
"I know I can do a lot!"
When Ellie Goldstein was born with Down's Syndrome, doctors claimed she could do nothing. Today, she's a supermodel, gracing the covers of Vogue and Glamour, dancing and speaking up for others. This is the story of her 'can do' attitude and determination from the day of her birth to life as an internationally famous fashion model.
Her story encourages children to know that they are each special and to overcome the challenges of life's set backs and frustrations and be seen.
Told she would never walk, Ellie has danced in productions for the Royal Opera House. Told she would never learn; she's gained a college education. And told she would never talk; Ellie uses her voice as a disabled model to speak up for other people with Down's Syndrome, and to transform the face of fashion.
Everyone is different but no matter who you are, you are free to be whoever you were made to be.
Ellie Goldstein, Anastasiya Kanavaliuk (Illustrated by)
9781915749239
Hardcover Picture Book
Juvenile Nonfiction / Social Topics / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
Juvenile Nonfiction / Social Topics / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance / Disabilities & Special Needs / Health & Daily Living / Mental Health / Biography & Autobiography / Women
Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 1
