My Friend Jake is told from a child’s point of view about a friend with Down syndrome. The student explains some of the characteristics that can accompany Down syndrome, along with situations that may occur in the school setting. The book also includes strategies for use in schools. My Friend Jake is designed to help teachers explain Down syndrome to students in a way that promotes understanding and fosters positive peer relationships in the classroom.

My Friend Lucy is told from a classmate’s point of view about her friend with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The student explains some of her friend’s characteristics that can accompany ADHD along with situations that may occur and strategies that can be used in the classroom. My Friend Lucy is designed to help teachers explain ADHD to students in a way that will promote understanding and foster positive peer relationships in their classrooms.

My Friend Kevin is told from a classmates point of view about his friend with an emotional disability. The student explains some of his friends characteristics that can accompany an emotional disability, situations that may occur, and strategies that can be used in the classroom. My Friend Kevin is designed to help teachers explain emotional disabilities to students in a way that promotes understanding and fosters positive peer relationships in their classrooms.