Out Into the Big Wide Lake

<b>An empowering and necessary picture book about a young girl with Down syndrome who gains confidence and independence through a visit to her grandparents.</b> <p/>It's Kate's first time visiting her grandparents on her own at their lakeside home. She's nervous but excited at the adventure ahead. <p/>She helps her grandfather with his grocery deliveries by boat where she meets all the neighbors including a very grumpy old man named Walter. And she makes best friends with her grandparents' dog Parbuckle. <p/>Her grandmother even teaches her to pilot the boat all by herself! <p/>When her grandfather takes ill suddenly it's up to Kate -- but can she really make all those deliveries even to grumpy old Walter? She has to try! <p/>Based on the author's sister Kate is a lovable brave smart and feisty character who will capture your heart in this gorgeous and moving story about facing fears and gaining independence.