238 reviews for:

I Talk Like a River

Jordan Scott

4.55 AVERAGE

sagranville's review

5.0

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2021 Schneider Family Book Award for Young Children
2022 Odyssey Honor Audiobook

kopfnik's review

5.0

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"Yet as the river moves, it stutters, and I do too." I hope many children will read this book and find comfort in its story.

library_chick's review

5.0

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A lovely narrative explaining how a boy struggles with stuttering. His dad helps him connect his dysfluency with the natural world, hence the title. This book will be a springboard for conversation about anyone who has felt "othered," marginalized, or different. The art is intimate and brings perspective to the story.

koikoi97's review against another edition

4.5

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

kgongwer's review

5.0

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Gorgeous illustrations and a heartfelt recollection of a lesson learned while finding strength in love, communication, and self-worth.

sir__watson's review

3.0

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This was a book read with Lizzie and Ben, great kids book

kathy10705's review against another edition

5.0

emotional informative inspiring

aywebster's review

5.0

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Another great read for school! The writing is poetic and resonant, and the impressionist-style illustrations give an atmospheric feel. Highly recommend!

katiegrrrl's review

4.0

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Such a beautiful way to capture speech impediments, specifically stuttering. The simple language and beautiful pictures really illustrate how it can be hard to get the some words and sounds out. The analogy of ht author's stutter being like a river is lovely.

2021 YMA Schneider Family Book Award for young children winner
2022 YMA Odyssey honor book

eboresow's review

4.75

fast-paced

Loveable characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes