shighley's review against another edition
4.0
While I am so disappointed that Scott's teacher did not seem to understand his difficulty, this is a wonderful book. The illustrations are glorious, and I thought his explanation was very interesting; I had not really thought about different types of stuttering.
Added January, 2022
Revisited this via the audio after it won an Odyssey Award. At times I felt the music accompaniment was a bit overwhelming. I would pair the audio with the book or eBook itself to give students the full experience.
Added January, 2022
Revisited this via the audio after it won an Odyssey Award. At times I felt the music accompaniment was a bit overwhelming. I would pair the audio with the book or eBook itself to give students the full experience.
drcbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Beautiful illustrations full of motion and dreams. This book can be a powerful read for children with speech disorders.
mjfmjfmjf's review against another edition
4.0
A personal story basically about stuttering. But comes across also as a book of figuring out who you are. And being different. And having someone help you through. With beautiful art. A bit simple for me and maybe not the best text. But still good.
degroot_maartje's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
ellarelecture's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The drawings are beautiful and the story very moving. I'm really grateful to have found this bookÂ
mehsi's review against another edition
4.0
Een prachtig boek over een jongetje dat moeite heeft met praten (stotteren/woorden vinden) en zijn lieve vader en een rivier. Ik vond het prachtig geschreven en ik vond de vader gewoon geweldig. Ik vond het lief hoe hij zijn zoontje uitlegde hoe hij praatte, als een rivier. Golvend, op en neer, kolkend, wervelend.
De illustraties vond ik vaak mooi, soms toch ook iets minder.
De illustraties vond ik vaak mooi, soms toch ook iets minder.
wordsandpictures's review against another edition
5.0
I was drawn in by the stunning cover and luscious imagery of this picture book. I stayed for the touching, relateble story of a child finding his center by going in the water. When things get rough, and he gets knocked off his center, he goes back to that place where he feels centered and connected. His trouble with language is soothed by his Dad, who reminds him where to look for his source of innner power and self-confidence.
smithereens's review against another edition
4.0
Beautiful illustrations: a great library find for B & I
sharonskinner's review against another edition
4.0
Lovely. The artwork and words fit and flow together to set the tone and mood for a sweet and thoughtful book that promotes understanding and awareness while providing children who rarely see themselves in a book, a story that includes a character like themselves.