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On a summer day in 1930 the sounds of Brooklyn surround a boy from the clatter of the Coney Island roller coaster to the crash of the ocean waves. His deaf father reaches into his son's world and asks him to sign the sounds he hears. It's hard for the boy to find different words to describe loud noises.
A trip to the library helps him feel the words so he can share with his father and mother who is also deaf. Though he envies the children around him who parents who can hear, the boy manages to find joy in sharing his gift with his parents.
Author Myron Ahlberg treats the family's relationships with respect as he draws on his own experience of growing up with deaf parents. He tenderly shows how love can soften resentment. Papoulas period details in the illustrations transform the reader flawlessly into a different era. A poignant reminder of the importance of treating each other with love and respect.
Rating ★★★★★
Publishing Information:
Peachtree Publishers (March 2016)
ISBN: 978-1-561-45-833-2
Ages 6-10
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2 comments:
Glad you enjoyed the book - it was a labor of love for both Myron and me. One small note, my name is misspelled in the review, but I'll take that if the comments are so enthusiastic!
Thank you for bringing the name misspelling to my attention. It has been promptly fixed.