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4.22 AVERAGE
4.22 AVERAGE
I thought this was very cute- and such an important, underrepresented point of view. I think this book could go a long way to helping children understand deafness (even I had a few "oh, I never thought of that..." moments reading this) as well as the importance of kindness and identity. She doesn't want to be "the deaf friend," she just wants to be the friend. Put any adjective in its place, and I think that's a sentiment lots of kids (and people) can relate to. It was also so honest- I mean, just because you fantasize about telling off your bossy friend doesn't mean that you do it- you're still a regular kid who also doesn't want to be alone. I just thought this was pretty great- definitely an important work for several canons.
Very nice memoir in graphic novel form about Bell's experience with deafness as a child. She succeeds in portraying those who are deaf as normal people, with a different way of experiencing the world. Loved the way she expresses her frustration with all of the unuseful ways people around her try to "help."
Cute illustrations, too.
Cute illustrations, too.
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
tense
fast-paced
funny
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
This is a sweet coming of age story, about a deaf girl bunny and her experiences and challenges.
The main characters were all rabbits, and I wasn’t sure how I felt about this choice.
On the one hand, this definitely made Cece’s experiences feel less scary, while still being relatable. There were scenes with her losing her hearing and being pricked by needs in the hospital, which young children will find less scary because the character on the pages was a rabbit. There were also quite a few scenes where Cece’s teacher was in the bathroom with Cece imagining it, which didn’t feel so mature, because, again, she was a bunny.
At the same time, these were rabbits, not people, and I was aware of it the entire novel. It created a gap between me and Cece and made the story less real to me. It also made the novel feel aimed at a younger audience, though the story itself could really work for both.
Younger readers, especially those who struggle with hearing loss, or a similar challenge, will probably enjoy this read.
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Content:
Some talk of boys, and crushes. It got a bit obsessive at some point. Cece dreams of her crush giving her a rose:
[Him] "A single rose. Its beauty shall never surpass that of the one you wear upon your breast."
[Her] "Did you just say breast?"
[Him] "Now kiss me."
Cece can hear her teacher everywhere, since she has a mike that connects to her hearing aid. Including in the bathroom. She makes a huge deal about hearing her teacher every single time she's in the bathroom. There are also some nongraphic pictures of her teacher on a toilet (also, she’s a rabbit), where Cece pictures what is happening behind the sounds she hears.
Cece catches her mom smoking and drinking with a new friend. Her sister also smokes.
The main characters were all rabbits, and I wasn’t sure how I felt about this choice.
On the one hand, this definitely made Cece’s experiences feel less scary, while still being relatable. There were scenes with her losing her hearing and being pricked by needs in the hospital, which young children will find less scary because the character on the pages was a rabbit. There were also quite a few scenes where Cece’s teacher was in the bathroom with Cece imagining it, which didn’t feel so mature, because, again, she was a bunny.
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Content:
Some talk of boys, and crushes. It got a bit obsessive at some point. Cece dreams of her crush giving her a rose:
[Him] "A single rose. Its beauty shall never surpass that of the one you wear upon your breast."
[Her] "Did you just say breast?"
[Him] "Now kiss me."
Cece can hear her teacher everywhere, since she has a mike that connects to her hearing aid. Including in the bathroom. She makes a huge deal about hearing her teacher every single time she's in the bathroom. There are also some nongraphic pictures of her teacher on a toilet (also, she’s a rabbit), where Cece pictures what is happening behind the sounds she hears.
Cece catches her mom smoking and drinking with a new friend. Her sister also smokes.
Note: This is a book about being hearing-impaired. This is not my personal experience and I highly recommend seeking out #ownvoice reviews for a better understanding of the representation in this book.
I was incredibly curious about my discovery of an audiobook version of this story being released. An audio adaption of any graphic novel is interesting, but one that has been so well-loved because of its educational value was something I had to check out. And I was very happy that I did!
Penguin House Audio has done a fantastic job adapting this into an engaging story perfect for the younger age group that it is aimed at. With fun voices and sound effects, the story translates incredibly well. And there is no lack of educational value in this edition either. I was incredibly impressed with the way that the audiobook gives a real-life understanding of the experience of being hearing-impaired, with muffled voices and sounds being a key part of the storytelling.
Overall, this adaption perfectly captures the personality that the original story and illustrations provide. Whether you are brand new to the story or returning for a new experience, I highly recommend the audio version of El Deafo for any young reader.
Note: Review copy (audiobook) received from Libro.FM. This does not impact opinions within this review.
becandbooks.com ‧ the storygraph ‧ trigger warning database ‧ more links
I was incredibly curious about my discovery of an audiobook version of this story being released. An audio adaption of any graphic novel is interesting, but one that has been so well-loved because of its educational value was something I had to check out. And I was very happy that I did!
Penguin House Audio has done a fantastic job adapting this into an engaging story perfect for the younger age group that it is aimed at. With fun voices and sound effects, the story translates incredibly well. And there is no lack of educational value in this edition either. I was incredibly impressed with the way that the audiobook gives a real-life understanding of the experience of being hearing-impaired, with muffled voices and sounds being a key part of the storytelling.
Overall, this adaption perfectly captures the personality that the original story and illustrations provide. Whether you are brand new to the story or returning for a new experience, I highly recommend the audio version of El Deafo for any young reader.
→ trigger warnings: ableism, medical content, vomiting, injury recounted
Note: Review copy (audiobook) received from Libro.FM. This does not impact opinions within this review.
becandbooks.com ‧ the storygraph ‧ trigger warning database ‧ more links
I love this! Full of humor, this re-imagined memoir of the author's childhood growing up deaf and her alter-ego superhero, El Deafo is sure to be enjoyed by kids from grades 4 through 8th or 9th. The illustrations are charming and for those of us who actually grew up during the 70's, a walk down memory lane! I remember those rosebud undershirts! The story is funny but will teach empathy to kids without smacking them over the head with it. All kids will be able to recognize CeCe's struggles with just wanting to fit in. The author's notes at the end are worth the read as well. Graphic novels are awesome. If this doesn't prove it, I don't know what will.
fast-paced