A Little Extra Jayne Book

A Little Extra Jayne by Summer Adamson is a playful, read-aloud picture book about a day in the life of seven-year-old Jayne. Adventurous, curious, and always a little bit ‘extra’, Jayne loves to twirl and dance, blow out candles in her breakfast pancakes (even if her birthday is months away!) and gather her family together to put on a play before bedtime. Jayne’s extra gift – an extra chromosome! – makes her eager to spread a dash of sparkle here, and a dash of magic there. No matter where she goes, she is always a little extra Jayne!

Jayne has an extra chromosome but she also has so many other "extra" talents and abilities that make her who she is. This book celebrates the "extra" in all of us and reminds us to look for it in others. It would make the perfect gift! 

Summer Adamson is an influencer and advocate for children with Down syndrome, sharing her daughter Jayne's 'extra' with the world, by showing all of the things she can do with her diagnosis! The book is illustrated by Julie Wells.