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4.55 AVERAGE
4.55 AVERAGE
"Shy in speaking? Wanting to stay quiet? Do you ever stutter? Everyone who stutters, stutters differently"
I'm happy I listened to this story instead of reading it. Hearing the author read it all showed me the struggle that he goes through in talking. Talking is a main part of communication (there are other ways of communicating, I do know this) and is normal to people. So when someone doesn't speak like them the teasing starts.
Which makes that person feel alone and want to hide from the world. But I'm glad his father helped him find something to ease his sadness.
Yes, I do stutter. When I get frustrated having a panic attack in front of someone. I don't mean to, I want to hide and not let anyone worry about me. It's also the same when I'm trying to get through to someone who doesn't listen to me at all. The crying, the gasping for air, and stuttering begins. It's not a fun experience at all, I just want to be heard and get the tough words off my chest.
I'm happy I listened to this story instead of reading it. Hearing the author read it all showed me the struggle that he goes through in talking. Talking is a main part of communication (there are other ways of communicating, I do know this) and is normal to people. So when someone doesn't speak like them the teasing starts.
Which makes that person feel alone and want to hide from the world. But I'm glad his father helped him find something to ease his sadness.
Yes, I do stutter. When I get frustrated having a panic attack in front of someone. I don't mean to, I want to hide and not let anyone worry about me. It's also the same when I'm trying to get through to someone who doesn't listen to me at all. The crying, the gasping for air, and stuttering begins. It's not a fun experience at all, I just want to be heard and get the tough words off my chest.
Oh, my goodness how this book just hits you in the heart and conscience with its beauty! The art punches you in the feels with its fluid, yet frenetic feel as the words slam into your psyche. Have you ever had to THINK about the words your mouth makes? Do you know what words feel like to your body as you shape them?
This story of a young boy’s stuttering and how he comes to terms with how his words flow out of him like a river, sometimes bubbling, whirling, churning is absolutely breathtaking.
This story of a young boy’s stuttering and how he comes to terms with how his words flow out of him like a river, sometimes bubbling, whirling, churning is absolutely breathtaking.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
I’ve made it a point to read children’s books this year; I think it makes me a better reader, writer, and person. I adored the artwork in this book, the language, and the story so much. It elicited feelings like artwork does simply because it can. This one will stick with me.
For: readers wanting a moving/hopeful picture book about living with a stutter.
Possible red flags: stuttering; anxiety; teasing from classmates; feeling isolated.
Possible red flags: stuttering; anxiety; teasing from classmates; feeling isolated.
Absolutely gorgeous. I keep returning to the little details in the illustrations: a jar of multi-colored marbles evoking river stones evoking the gimmer of sunlight on water and the boy's freckles. The language is beautifully simple and direct. Although the subject is speech impediments, including stuttering, the story is appropriate for any child, especially with one who feels different. Great Dad-kid bond, too.
What a gorgeous piece of art! The illustrations are vibrant even with the muted, earthy tones. The fold-out pages near the end of the book were breathtaking. The imagery used in the story is ingenious: speech is like a river! It is calm and smooth then, turn the corner and it churns, bubbles, whirls, and crashes.
The author’s note provides added context to the story but this is a piece of work that will be valuable for those who stutter and for those who know someone who does.
The author’s note provides added context to the story but this is a piece of work that will be valuable for those who stutter and for those who know someone who does.
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
This book was beautiful in more ways than one - it reminded me of a poem. The story, its artwork, and how it is narrated: it was moving.
emotional
inspiring
reflective
slow-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