Books with author Chris Kielesinski

Through clever rhyme and delightful illustrations, Lucy tells us:We love this game of hide and seek, We play it right, try not to peek. But the best part of my hiding place, Is to be found by Dad and his embrace.If you were to ask Lucy to list some of her favorite things to do, a game of Hide and Seek would be near the top of the list. And really, what child doesn’t love this game? And while Lucy and her brother, Jude love to hide, they can hardly wait to be found. The story is an excellent parallel to The Parable of the Lost Sheep. Parents and teachers will value the lessons this book teaches about: FamilyLove and AcceptanceValues and PrioritesAccepting differencesWhere Is Lucy? is the second book in the I Am Lucy series. Lucy has Kabuki syndrome, a rare genetic disorder believed to affect 1 in 32,000 births worldwide. In the first book we learned about some of Lucy’s special needs. In Where Is Lucy? she continues to show us that in so many ways she is just like every other child. She wants to be found, accepted and loved for who she is.For more information on Kabuki syndrome, go to: www.allthingskabuki.org

Through clever rhyme and delightful illustrations, Lucy tells us:We love this game of hide and seek, We play it right, try not to peek. But the best part of my hiding place, Is to be found by Dad and his embrace.If you were to ask Lucy to list some of her favorite things to do, a game of Hide and Seek would be near the top of the list. And really, what child doesn’t love this game? And while Lucy and her brother, Jude love to hide, they can hardly wait to be found. The story is an excellent parallel to The Parable of the Lost Sheep. Parents and teachers will value the lessons this book teaches about: FamilyLove and AcceptanceValues and PrioritesAccepting differencesWhere Is Lucy? is the second book in the I Am Lucy series. Lucy has Kabuki syndrome, a rare genetic disorder believed to affect 1 in 32,000 births worldwide. In the first book we learned about some of Lucy’s special needs. In Where Is Lucy? she continues to show us that in so many ways she is just like every other child. She wants to be found, accepted and loved for who she is.For more information on Kabuki syndrome, go to: www.allthingskabuki.org

Lucy wants us to understand that while her "special needs" make her different, she is still just like the rest of us in so many ways. Through clever rhyme and delightful illustrations, Lucy tells us:Some needs are special, they’re not like the rest. They may leave a scar upon your chest.You may look different, have a tube, a scar. But all these things are not who you are.Even though she has a rare syndrome and health issues, Lucy is so much more than her physical and emotional challenges. Lucy’s story is a powerful and compelling voice for children with special needs, disabilities, and illnesses. Her story encourages us to see the child first and the disability second. I Am Lucy is not only for parents and families with vulnerable children–but it is also an important lesson for all of us. Parents and teachers will value the lessons this book teaches about: Respecting othersCompassionUnderstandingAccepting differencesLucy has Kabuki syndrome, a rare genetic disorder believed to affect 1 in 32,000 births worldwide. For more information on Kabuki syndrome visit: www.allthingskabuki.orgBe sure to check out the video samples below!

Lucy wants us to understand that while her "special needs" make her different, she is still just like the rest of us in so many ways. Through clever rhyme and delightful illustrations, Lucy tells us:Some needs are special, they’re not like the rest. They may leave a scar upon your chest.You may look different, have a tube, a scar. But all these things are not who you are.Even though she has a rare syndrome and health issues, Lucy is so much more than her physical and emotional challenges. Lucy’s story is a powerful and compelling voice for children with special needs, disabilities, and illnesses. Her story encourages us to see the child first and the disability second. I Am Lucy is not only for parents and families with vulnerable children–but it is also an important lesson for all of us. Parents and teachers will value the lessons this book teaches about: Respecting othersCompassionUnderstandingAccepting differencesLucy has Kabuki syndrome, a rare genetic disorder believed to affect 1 in 32,000 births worldwide. For more information on Kabuki syndrome visit: www.allthingskabuki.orgBe sure to check out the video samples below!