HARRY CAN HEAR
written by Fynisa Engler and illustrated by Milanka Reardon
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Everyone assumes Harry can't listen like he's supposed to, so it's no surprise that he doesn't respond during the hearing test at school. However, the test reveals it's not that Harry isn't listening, it's that he has trouble hearing. Harry has missed out on so much, but there is hope. Once Harry is fitted with hearing aids, he discovers the joy of all he had been missing out on.
School Library Journal Review: "What a service this picture book does in bringing attention to hearing loss in children and how hearing aids can help. It's an excellent example of representation for the hard of hearing, whether mild or profound. Harry doesn't feel weird or self-conscious about his hearing aids; they're seen as something cool and necessary. Harry's a charmer; the colorful and detailed illustrations add to the positive, lighthearted tone.”
-------Reviewed by Myiesha Speight, Feb 01, 2023, School Library Journal
-------Reviewed by Myiesha Speight, Feb 01, 2023, School Library Journal
5 star review from Readers' Favorite: For adults looking to give the children in their lives the gift of understanding diverse experiences, Harry Can Hear is a wonderful book to add to their collections. Fynisa Engler tactfully shows how those around Harry were under the mistaken impression that Harry never listened, and the impact that this had on Harry’s life.
Milanka Reardon illustrated an expressive and joyful protagonist who is adorable, playful, and exciting to follow from page one. The beautiful pictures, along with language simple enough to be mastered by early readers, make this tale a must-read.
-------Reviewed by Savannah Aldridge for Readers’ Favorite
Milanka Reardon illustrated an expressive and joyful protagonist who is adorable, playful, and exciting to follow from page one. The beautiful pictures, along with language simple enough to be mastered by early readers, make this tale a must-read.
-------Reviewed by Savannah Aldridge for Readers’ Favorite
A Must Have For Your Library!
Harry Can Hear is a beautiful story that many children will be able to identify with, and for those that can’t, it teaches empathy in a gentle loving way. The artwork and detail is sublime, and the marriage between art and story is perfect. -----Raising Readers
Harry Can Hear is a beautiful story that many children will be able to identify with, and for those that can’t, it teaches empathy in a gentle loving way. The artwork and detail is sublime, and the marriage between art and story is perfect. -----Raising Readers
Child of the Sea
written by Maxine Rose Schur and illustrated by Milanka Reardon
Lawley Publishing
- When a fisherman finds a baby girl in his net, he and his wife are overjoyed. After so many years, their wish for a child has finally come true! Yet the couple's love for the girl is challenged when they realize that love sometimes calls for painful decisions. --Maxine Rose Schur
My favorite books as a child were folktales and fairy tales. When I read CHILD OF THE SEA, I was brought back to all that I loved in those old stories and I found myself happily lost in the glorious illustrations. The story has a fresh feel to it, but manages to retain a vintage flavor - and will spark kids' imaginations and an awareness of the importance of a sense of belonging. Lovely read-aloud at bedtime or anytime.
Vivian Kirkfield
5.0 out of 5 stars Huge Serving of Engaging Story and Gorgeous Illustrations with a Dollop of Vintage Folktale Magic!
I was captivated by this cover. Not only because I adore the ocean and collecting sea shells, but the colors, the title, and the girl's enraptured face totally intrigued me. As you'll see, the book definitely lives up to its promise. Like most folktales, it's full of hope, heart, and sacrifice.
...The dedication/copyright page, portrays how Milanka's softly-colored, almost ephemeral illustrations really heighten the folktale feel of the book.
...The final image is a beautiful tribute to the love that remains, when we are all allowed to be who we are.
---- Maria Marshall, Picture Book Friday #PPBF
Vivian Kirkfield
5.0 out of 5 stars Huge Serving of Engaging Story and Gorgeous Illustrations with a Dollop of Vintage Folktale Magic!
I was captivated by this cover. Not only because I adore the ocean and collecting sea shells, but the colors, the title, and the girl's enraptured face totally intrigued me. As you'll see, the book definitely lives up to its promise. Like most folktales, it's full of hope, heart, and sacrifice.
...The dedication/copyright page, portrays how Milanka's softly-colored, almost ephemeral illustrations really heighten the folktale feel of the book.
...The final image is a beautiful tribute to the love that remains, when we are all allowed to be who we are.
---- Maria Marshall, Picture Book Friday #PPBF
