When Willow speaks, her words slip out as soft and shy as a secret. At school, her barely audible whisper causes her no end of troubles. But Willow...
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Apr 02, 2010
Tasha
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Willow’s voice was never any louder than a whisper. She wished it were louder because no one in her class could hear her speak. She got the wrong juice at snack, couldn’t tell others that she was playing with the toys, and never got picked as line leader because she couldn’t speak up. Her father knew that her voice was inside her and would find its way out. The next morning, Willow got up and made a magic microphone. When she spoke into it, her voice was strong and loud. She could speak to
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Mar 15, 2010
Nielson
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This is a sweet story about a little girl named Willow whose voice is never louder than a whisper. Because no one can hear what she is saying, she never gets what she asks for at school. After her dad gives her some encouraging words at night, she comes up with a plan....a MAGIC MICROPHONE! She tries it out the next day and it works! Everyone can hear Willow so she gets apple juice instead of orange juice; she gets to be the line leader finally! But all of her excitement at being heard comes cra
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May 11, 2010
Margo
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This is a very well-done book about a shy little girl whose words always come out in whispers, leading to a whole host of troubles at school, including having to drink orange juice at snack when she really wants apple juice, just because no one can hear her. When Willow makes a magic microphone out of materials from the recycling bin, her problems are temporarily solved--until the microphone falls apart. In the end, Willow learns to make herself heard. The book features charming, very simple
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Jan 12, 2011
Joey
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Willow's words come out only in whispers which creates many problems for her at school, until Willow comes up with a way to make her words come out loud. (A nod to recycling here, yay!) Willow's plan is only a temporary fix though and Willow must find another way to have her voice heard.
Oh this was just too cute. I was drawn to this book because it reminded me a lot of myself when I was little. It's such a great book for shy, quiet children and just might help them find their own voic More...
Oh this was just too cute. I was drawn to this book because it reminded me a lot of myself when I was little. It's such a great book for shy, quiet children and just might help them find their own voic More...
Aug 04, 2011
Jen
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Willow is a very quiet kindergarten-aged girl who hasn't quite found her voice yet. She finds herself frustrated by her inability to make her wants and needs heard, but with a little creativity and a lot of bravery she ultimately finds her voice. The illustrations are very simple and childlike, but use line-drawings and bright, solid colours to good effect. Sidebar: This is the only story, in my 8 years as an elementary librarian, for which I have ever received a standing ovation and immediat
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Apr 11, 2010
Green Bean
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Shy Willow has trouble speaking up and letting her wishes and needs be heard by others. As a result, she often finds herself overlooked and left out at school. To solve her problem Willow creates a magic microphone that helps her project her voice and gain confidence. When her microphone breaks, however, Willow must reach for her growing inner-strength to express herself on her own and conquer her shyness.
Willow’s Whispers is a perfect book to encourage shy children to find their voice. More...
Willow’s Whispers is a perfect book to encourage shy children to find their voice. More...
Jul 22, 2010
Cindy
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I LOVED this book. Willow speaks so softly at school that no one hears her, not even her own teacher, who pours her orange juice and Willow asks for apple juice in her whisper.
At home, Willow's father knows his child's whispers and doesn't ask "What?" or "Pardon?" He hears her clearly and tells her that one day her her "big, strong voice" will come out.. and it does.
At home, Willow's father knows his child's whispers and doesn't ask "What?" or "Pardon?" He hears her clearly and tells her that one day her her "big, strong voice" will come out.. and it does.
May 06, 2011
Willow's words always come out in whispers. At school she just can't seem to make her wishes heard. Finally, she gets the idea of making a Magic Microphone so she can be heard. It works at first, but when it breaks, Willow discovers she has an even better solution. This was a book about a brave and creative student who overcame her problems. A hit with our students!
Oct 14, 2010
Kate Hastings
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Pre-K to Grade 2. Willow is so shy, she can barely talk above a whisper. As a result, things don't always go the way she wants them too. She gets stuck with orange juice instead of apple juice, sits by herself and gets left out of classroom activities. But with the help of a toilet paper tube (her microphone!)-- Willow learns to speak up and be heard.
Jan 25, 2012
Kelly
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Confidence, courage, shyness, and friendship are some of the lessons that can be enhanced with a reading of this book. Everyone feels a little shy or intimidated at one time or another, this story allows its readers to see this feeling is not uncommon. Great story for the beginning of the school year.
Jun 02, 2010
Marie
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This is a gentle book for all those young people who want to be part of things but are just too shy to speak up. I particularly like the loving, supportive way her father understands Willow, his explanation of why she speaks in whispers, and his steady certainty that one day she will find her big voice.
Jul 26, 2011
Randie
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Willow has a shy quiet voice and it causes some problems at school. She creates a magic microphone to help others hear her, but will it be enough?
Probably not interesting enough for all children, but it might give the shy kiddos some hope or a character to relate to.
Probably not interesting enough for all children, but it might give the shy kiddos some hope or a character to relate to.
Oct 24, 2010
Nance
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A little preachy with illustrations that were too simplistic. I also thought the text placement and organization could have been better, although I liked the different sized font to symbolize volume.
Aug 27, 2010
Megan
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Willow always talks in a whisper and has trouble being heard. Until she decides she really wants to be line leader and finds her voice.
Jun 22, 2011
Crystal
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A lovely story about a girl who finds her voice. I also love that Dad is shown as nurturing and supportive.
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