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Be Good to Eddie Lee Paperback – Picture Book, August 4, 1997

by Virginia Fleming (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 60 ratings
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Christy's mother always tells her to be good to Eddie Lee, a neighborhood child with Down's Syndrome. But Christy wants to run and play -- and not worry about Eddie Lee tagging along. One hot summer day, though, Eddie Lee takes Christy to a secret place in the woods and teaches her that beautiful things can be found in unexpected places.

"What makes Fleming's first book so effective are the carefully selected details and authentic portrayal of the children's attitudes -- as well as Cooper's luminous art, summoning up all the enchantment of a lovely summer day and presenting Eddie Lee as believably endearing". -- Kirkus Reviews, pointer review 

"(A book) that can lead children away from harmful stereotypes and labels". -- Book Links
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    AD380L
  6. Dimensions
    8 x 0.13 x 10.2 inches
  7. Publisher
    Puffin Books
  8. Publication date
    August 4, 1997
  9. ISBN-10
    0698115821
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0698115828
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Virginia Fleming is the author of the picture book Be Good to Eddie Lee.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Puffin Books; Reprint edition (August 4, 1997)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0698115821
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0698115828
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD380L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.13 x 10.2 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 60 ratings

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
60 global ratings
Enchanting story about a boy with Down's syndrome
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Enchanting story about a boy with Down's syndrome
From fly: It is a sunny, lazy spring day when Christy and Jmbud decide to go off to the woods pond to search for frog eggs. JimBud knows just where the eggs are. But then eddie Lee comes tagging along. "Be good to Eddie Lee," Christy says about her young neighbor with Down's syndrome. But Eddie Lee is noisy following them through the feild, and he stomps into the pond trying to see the water lilies. It becomes harder and harder for JimBud to be good to Eddie Lee. Tet it is Eddie Lee who makes the real discovery in the woods this day, and it's the most natural thing in the world for Christy and Eddie Lee to shared the joy of it. This is "an enchanting story that takes resounding pleasure in the amazing differences between human beings."
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Anita
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2016
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Love this book. I imaged it was more like a beginners novel though... and it is more on the level of a 2nd to 3rd grade book. Only a small paragraph on each page. Very adorable and sweet book. I had bought it for my 4th grader to read because she doesn't like to read but she LOVES her baby brother who has Down Syndrome. So I thought it would be perfect. But it was too low a level for her to keep her reading for long. The story is great though so I still highly recommend! It was also the size of a magazine. Surprised by that.
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Louise E.
5.0 out of 5 stars Unique friendship
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2021
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A great picture book, beautifully illustrated, which shows a unique friendship
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De Marullo
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book to read to a class of typically developing peers and exceptional children alike
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2018
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Wonderfully written and painting are excellent representation of a child with Down Syndrome.
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A. Hunsberger
5.0 out of 5 stars warms your heart
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2008
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I first came across this title when Floyd Cooper was visiting my school. I instantly feel in love with the story because I work with special needs children. The illustrations are beautiful and the moral is something everyone should live by.
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MJCoffin
4.0 out of 5 stars Be Good To Eddie Lee ...Great for teachers
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2010
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This is a great book to read to your students to help them understand that we are all different. It helps students realize that we all need different things for different reason but we are all still loved the same.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Be Good to Eddie Lee
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2013
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Service was prompt and easy. I will give the book to my granddaughters after reading. I have a brother who has Down's.
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Wendy
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent children's book
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2011
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This book was not only in great condition, but it was also signed by the illustrator - which was NOT in the description. WONDERFUL surprise!!
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BlueZoneMom
3.0 out of 5 stars Be Good to Eddie Lee - Vague
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2012
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Be Good to Eddie Lee was disappointingly vague for me. I am not sure that children will be able to understand and infer information about Eddie Lee's differences and gifts that will translate into helping them be good, compassionate friends to other children of different abilities.
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Anne87
4.0 out of 5 stars Useful and interesting book with very nice pictures
Reviewed in India on June 8, 2018
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Received in good condition. Lovely story and very realistic illustrations. The very last sentence of the story felt superfluous and a bit heavy coming from a child. A good work to encourage acceptance and courage to respect one's own genuine feelings.
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Phantom
1.0 out of 5 stars Horrible, Horrible Book. Cannot believe this was even printed!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 26, 2018
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If there was negative stars or even 0 stars it would be easier to rate than giving this book even one star.
A book that cannot be given away or donated to charity ~ in case someone else reads it, I will burn or more likely destroy it / before binning it.
Take this review as you may, I will quote from the book it is a short story ~ so if you think I am quoting out of context ~ there is not much content, and the few pages it has writing on (15 pages) their is about 100 to 200 words per page.
On 6 of those pages, there are horrendous insults to Downs Syndrome Children.
But wait for the happy ending!
The happy ending is the girl the Downs Syndrome boy is with, sees her distorted face in the ripple of the water, and covers it in disgust, (the image in the book shows her face like a Downs Syndrome child ) {that makes 7 out of 15 pages that insult the Downs Syndrome Child}.

Quote from first page of the book.
"Her mama said God made him that way. But Christy thought maybe, just once, her mama was wrong, because God didn't make mistakes, and Eddie Lee was a mistake if there ever was one."

Next page, Downs syndrome referred to as a Dummy.
Another page they treat the Downs boy as a dog, the boy realises this and insists he is not a dog.
It gets worse, he is referred to as a monster, then the following page the narrator describes the actions as a "monster" and names the Downs Syndrome Boy.
It goes on ~ being called a Dummy again, until as I mentioned above the fantastic ending, which makes the story worse (but is some reviewers eyes amazing) .
Remember the happy ending is the girl the Downs Syndrome boy is with, sees her own face now distorted by the ripples in the water and covers it in disgust, (the image in the book shows her face like a Downs Syndrome child ). The Downs Boy says "That's okay, Christy" he said "I like you, anyway."

The Book is dedicated "To Gary, my special friend."
I bet Gary and his family don't talk to Virginia Fleming anymore!
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