Listening to the Quiet
Cassie Silva author Frances Ives illustrator
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Lantana Publishing
Published:7th Sep '23
£12.99
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A moving picture book about a young girl coming to terms with her mother’s hearing loss.
Jacki’s mama has a rare condition. She is slowly losing her hearing. Together, they are learning Sign Language so that they’ll always be able to tell each other everything. But as Mama’s world becomes quieter, Jacki’s remains full of sound. How can Jacki enjoy listening to music when her mama can no longer hear it?Jacki’s mama has a rare condition. She is slowly losing her hearing. Together, they are learning Sign Language so that they’ll always be able to tell each other everything. But as Mama’s world becomes quieter, Jacki’s remains full of sound, especially on Music Appreciation Fridays. How can Jacki enjoy listening to music when her mama can no longer hear it? A heartfelt story, inspired by the author’s childhood, about a young girl coming to terms with her mother’s hearing loss and finding new ways to experience the world, together.
"An inviting, informative read-aloud choice for classes studying the senses and children curious about deafness.”—Booklist
"A personal, child-friendly approach to sensory changes. This gently loving story will be especially appreciated by readers whose family members, friends, or classmates are experiencing hearing loss.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Inspired by her own childhood, Silva’s narrative is honest and compassionate, and Frances Ives’s illustrations enhance that authenticity. The climax occurs two-thirds of the way through the book on a double-page spread, with mother and daughter seated at opposite ends of a classroom full of singing children, each with a finger pointed at the other. Forget the Sistine Chapel ceiling; these are the two fingers that define how far the human mind can reach. Listening to the Quiet celebrates the community around Jacki and her mother, and signals to us — fingers pointed — that loving others is the loudest language of all.” - The New York Times
* The New York TImes *“This beautifully inclusive story resounds with hope. It is a celebration of a relationship not defined by disability, but by love. The story shows that deafness does not have to isolate. It can deepen wonder, inspire mutual respect and be life-enhancing. (The Author’s Note gives context and encourages readers to learn sign language.) The clear font and large, expressive illustrations mean that teachers can easily share this with a whole class, either to celebrate diversity or when teaching about acceptance. Not all children will have encountered hearing impairment, but all will benefit from this new perspective, as well as provided much needed representation for those who live with hearing impairment in the day to day realities. Highly recommended for the school library and classroom book corners.” - Books For Topics, 50 Best Books for Reception
* Books For TopiISBN: 9781915244482
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32 pages