You Are Enough: A Book About Inclusion

O’Hair’s third book starring Sofia Sanchez, a young actress and model with Down syndrome who was adopted from Ukraine by American parents, offers a collection of warm declarations. Beginning with a letter from Sofia’s perspective, the book continues with a series of recommendations: “Remember, not everyone may understand you. But that doesn’t mean you can’t still be happy, just the way that you are,” one spread instructs, as Sofia offers a thumbs-up to a child wearing a tutu, cape, and pirate’s hat at a bus stop. In Cardoso’s cheerful, inclusive illustrations, heavy in fuchsia and lime, another spread (“When you fall down, get back up”) shows Sofia with Haole the Surf Dog, who’s part of the surf therapy nonprofit A Walk on Water. Though the book lacks an overarching narrative, its cheerful exhortations may serve as a source of support and encouragement. Back matter includes a profile of Sofia Sanchez with photos, and a q&a from the National Down Syndrome Society. Ages 4–8. (Mar.)