Out into the Big Wide Lake

<p><strong>An empowering and necessary picture book about a young girl with Down syndrome who gains confidence and independence through a visit to her grandparents.</strong><br /><br />It's Kate's first time visiting her grandparents on her own at their lakeside home. She's nervous but excited about the adventure ahead. <br /><br />She helps her grandfather with his grocery deliveries by boat, where she meets all the neighbours, including a very grumpy old man named Walter. And she makes best friends with her grandparents' dog, Parbuckle.<br /><br />Her grandmother even teaches her to pilot the boat all by herself! <br /><br />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!<br /><br />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.</p>