A Little Extra Jayne

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 it’s not her birthday!) 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 a little extra Jayne!

Summer Adamson is an influencer and advocate for children with Down syndrome. She is on instagram at @alittleextrajayne.

Illustrated by Julie Wells, A Little Extra Jayne is designed for young readers aged 5-8. We hope that the story is engaging, inclusive, and playful, regardless of one's familiarity with Down syndrome.