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4.55 AVERAGE
4.55 AVERAGE
The story and the art of this book are incredible. I recommend the version with the author reading the story aloud with his stutters intact. Very powerful.
I listened to the audio version of this book and found it beautiful. It is narrated by the author. The background natural sounds complement the words. It makes one think about communication and language in a different light. The parent-child exchange is touching.
A touching and poetic book that succeeds at telling the story of a child accepting their disability through a connection to the more-than-human world.
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
sad
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
As an audiobook, it a beautiful, moving and perfect experience. The stutter, accompanied by music and river sounds, is itself musical and nice to hear.
SO so beautiful! Incredible picture book. Deeply touching story and absolutely stunning, transporting illustrations.
A boy has problems talking (stuttering) and after a bad day at school his father takes him to the river and says, "See how that water moves? That's how you speak." The boy looks and sees: bubbling, churning, whirling and crashing. Then the calm after the rapids.
A beautiful story and wonderful to have as Biden becomes President.
A beautiful story and wonderful to have as Biden becomes President.
A beautiful picture book memoir about having a stutter. Illustrated by Sydney Smith, a genius of our times. A gatefold page is used to stunning metaphorical effect. Don't miss the author's afterword: "When [my dad] pointed to the river, he gave image and language to talk about something so private and terrifying. In doing so, he connected my stuttering to the movements of the natural world..."