autor: Kristen Cagas

illustratir: Elisaveth Clover

Selfpablished in 2022

A children's story about a young girl's experience with a rare syndrome, with an overarching message of kindness and inclusion.

"What is a syndrome, and what does it do?

It shapes how I learn, how I grow, and move, too."

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Meet Elsie, a charming young girl with Williams syndrome and a great smile. 

In this 8.5" x 8.5" hardcover book, Elsie gives young readers a special glimpse into her syndrome’s unique challenges and talents through fun, rhyming text and beautiful pictures.

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Elsie walks the reader through how her syndrome came to be, the medical complexities associated with having her diagnosis, what it's like to navigate her world, and the many incredible gifts she shares with others.

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Elsie with the Great Smile shares an important message about the power of inclusivity and encourages young readers to love every part of themselves.