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reading_giraffe's review
MC is deaf and uses a sign language. Would be great for a bilingual storytime
hiimkayte's review
4.0
Props for a book with a deaf hero. Props for a book with a boy character who works to make everyone get along and understand each other. I wish it weren’t quite so heavy handed, but it is a good message to get hit over the head with.
rhodesee's review
3.0
It is lovely to see a picture book with a deaf hero and the word hero describes Boy perfectly. This book also nice story with wonderful illustrations.
jadejade's review
4.0
Re-read
It was lovely seeing a representation of a deaf character where the character was neither a source of pity nor a superhero. Boy is just a regular kid doing regular kid things. I also appreciate that the story touches on some of the challenges Boy faces due to his deafness, specifically communicating with those who do not understand sign language, and the inability to hear danger. Don't worry, it's shown in a very light-hearted way!
I rather liked the art style, and the subtle (signed words) in the illustrations juxtaposed against the LOUD NOISES of the knights etc were a nice touch.
I initially thought it was odd that the book didn't have some basic sign language words for the reader to practice. However given that there is no universal sign language even among countries that speak the same language, perhaps including such a feature would be confusing.
It was lovely seeing a representation of a deaf character where the character was neither a source of pity nor a superhero. Boy is just a regular kid doing regular kid things. I also appreciate that the story touches on some of the challenges Boy faces due to his deafness, specifically communicating with those who do not understand sign language, and the inability to hear danger. Don't worry, it's shown in a very light-hearted way!
I rather liked the art style, and the subtle (signed words) in the illustrations juxtaposed against the LOUD NOISES of the knights etc were a nice touch.
I initially thought it was odd that the book didn't have some basic sign language words for the reader to practice. However given that there is no universal sign language even among countries that speak the same language, perhaps including such a feature would be confusing.
libraryrobin's review
5.0
Great story! Fighting brought to an end by a boy asking a simple question. "Dancing hands" to describe his mode of communication is a lovely phrase that satisfied my CoDA sensitivities. Loved the illustrations too.
babyleo's review
4.0
Cummings has written a very good book. This is not a book about Boy being deaf, his deafness does not help the problem, instead it acts as a means to get him in the situation where he can help the battle between the dragon and the king in his own way. I half expected the dragon to understand sign language to be honest and have Boy be the one to save the day by calming the dragon, but no. What Cummings has done is made a story where not only can anybody defeat a dragon regardless of who they are, but they can defeat it by being kind and understanding, and still be classed a hero.
This review was published on my blog Lost in a Good Book
This review was published on my blog Lost in a Good Book
kindredbooks's review
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
4.25
I received a copy of Boy by Phil Cummings and Shane Devries from Scholastic Canada in exchange for an honest review.
This story about a feud between a kingdom and a dragon is charming and funny yet so sweetly insightful and inspiring through the Boy's involvement. What a wonderful story about a young boy who speaks using his hands and gestures - a look at how those who we may find differently-abled can make such a huge impact precisely because of their perspective. The story is about the power of communication - in the many varied forms - and how individuals can truly make a difference - even one as young as the Boy. This picture book is sure to delight all young readers and adults alike.
This story about a feud between a kingdom and a dragon is charming and funny yet so sweetly insightful and inspiring through the Boy's involvement. What a wonderful story about a young boy who speaks using his hands and gestures - a look at how those who we may find differently-abled can make such a huge impact precisely because of their perspective. The story is about the power of communication - in the many varied forms - and how individuals can truly make a difference - even one as young as the Boy. This picture book is sure to delight all young readers and adults alike.
bookishcb_21's review
5.0
A great story to teach children about diversity, in this case, being deaf & using ASL. I love the illustrations & love how BOY doesn’t give up when others don’t understand him. BOY is a wonderful book 💕