Fissie for Short

By Jaclyn Goodpaster

The story Fissie for Short begins in the womb and continues well beyond the classroom. This heartwarming, inspirational story is told in verse as it chronicles Felicity Goodpaster’s life journey so far. It shares Fissie’s ultrasound pictures, professional and everyday photos, and some very special moments in her life. In addition to Fissie’s story, Fissie for Short also includes frequently asked questions about Down syndrome, Felicity’s favorite cookie recipe, and a series of compassion-building activities for children and parents to share. Educating everyone about Down syndrome helps to support the fresh perspective that people with special needs still have talents and abilities and that, as humans, we are more alike than different. Certainly, we should do our best to love and understand each other better. Fissie reminds us to be joyful in difficult circumstances, be content and happy with our lives, and love people for their inner beauty.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lulu Publishing Services
• Release date: Jun 24, 2014
• ISBN: 9781483411538

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Copyright © 2014 Jaclyn Goodpaster

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ISBN: 978-1-4834-1154-5 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4834-1153-8 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2014907680

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Lulu Publishing Services rev. date: 5/30/2014

April 9, 2014

Re: Fissie for Short

Dear Mrs. Goodpaster:

I would like to start by saying thank you for allowing me to read Fissie for Short.

This story has helped to better my understanding and empathy of how a parent feels throughout some of the difficulties associated with having a special needs child. Felicity was medically challenging as an infant, and I believe she