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Look, I Can Talk With My Fingers!
A little girl teaches her family and her friends how to relate to someone who is hearing impaired. This fun picture book carries an important message to children, how to learn not to judge or make fun of anyone just because they’re different. The life of any disabled person is no fun and living with a disability has many challenges, but we can help to make their life easier and not harder.
When Grandma Rosa lost her hearing, Sandra’s parents became frustrated and sad. They didn’t know what to do and how to learn to communicate better with her. They tried shouting, changing the tone of their voices or leaning closer to her ear when they talked, to no avail. Rosa could hear some sounds clearly, but certain sounds she couldn’t hear well. It became an everyday struggle for them, and they missed the comforting family conversations at dinner time.
“Look, Grandma,” Sandra said to her grandmother one day. “I can show you the letters with my fingers when you can’t hear what I say.”
“What do you mean showing it with your fingers?” Grandma Rosa asked.
“I found a website for hearing impaired people, and it explains how they can talk to each other without words. There is a sign for every letter and number that they can make with their hands. We can learn the signs together,” Sandra smiled happily.
“Oh, I think that’s a wonderful idea, Sandra,” Grandma’s eyes sparkled with excitement. “But it looks a little difficult. Do you think I could learn the signs?”
“Of course, you can, Grandma, we can learn them together.
And they did. They proved that with compassion, love, and hard work, they can overcome the obstacles of disability together.
When Grandma Rosa lost her hearing, Sandra’s parents became frustrated and sad. They didn’t know what to do and how to learn to communicate better with her. They tried shouting, changing the tone of their voices or leaning closer to her ear when they talked, to no avail. Rosa could hear some sounds clearly, but certain sounds she couldn’t hear well. It became an everyday struggle for them, and they missed the comforting family conversations at dinner time.
“Look, Grandma,” Sandra said to her grandmother one day. “I can show you the letters with my fingers when you can’t hear what I say.”
“What do you mean showing it with your fingers?” Grandma Rosa asked.
“I found a website for hearing impaired people, and it explains how they can talk to each other without words. There is a sign for every letter and number that they can make with their hands. We can learn the signs together,” Sandra smiled happily.
“Oh, I think that’s a wonderful idea, Sandra,” Grandma’s eyes sparkled with excitement. “But it looks a little difficult. Do you think I could learn the signs?”
“Of course, you can, Grandma, we can learn them together.
And they did. They proved that with compassion, love, and hard work, they can overcome the obstacles of disability together.
42 pages, Paperback
Published January 14, 2016
About the author
Erika M. Szabo
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“The writing bug bit me on a rainy afternoon when I couldn’t find any new book to read. My daughter had enough of my moping around and snapped at me, “Mom, stop whining! If you haven’t a book to read, then write one.” Her challenge shocked me, but I started playing with the idea and I’ve been writing stories, that I like to read, ever since.”
Erika loves to dance to her own tunes and follow her dreams, introduces her story writing skills and her books that are based on creative imagination with themes such as alternate history, urban fantasy, cozy mystery, sweet romance and supernatural stories. Her children’s stories are informative, educational, and deliver moral values in a non-preachy way.
“I followed my dream to become a writer. As an artist, I paint pretty pictures with my brushes, and as a writer, I paint vivid pictures with my words.”
https://www.authorerikamszabo.com
“The writing bug bit me on a rainy afternoon when I couldn’t find any new book to read. My daughter had enough of my moping around and snapped at me, “Mom, stop whining! If you haven’t a book to read, then write one.” Her challenge shocked me, but I started playing with the idea and I’ve been writing stories, that I like to read, ever since.”
Erika loves to dance to her own tunes and follow her dreams, introduces her story writing skills and her books that are based on creative imagination with themes such as alternate history, urban fantasy, cozy mystery, sweet romance and supernatural stories. Her children’s stories are informative, educational, and deliver moral values in a non-preachy way.
“I followed my dream to become a writer. As an artist, I paint pretty pictures with my brushes, and as a writer, I paint vivid pictures with my words.”
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February 27, 2016
This is a cute book which teaches sign language. It is a fun way to get children to look on the bright side of situations. It also helps to develop the ability to think outside the box. Kudos to Erika.
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January 12, 2017Este valioso libro contiene ilustraciones coloridas que llevan un importante mensaje: No juzgue a las personas con cualquier discapacidad o búrlese de alguien sólo porque es diferente.
En la historia, la Abuelita Rosa regresa del hospital a casa con un audífono para poder escuchar mejor. Ella podía oír algunos sonidos claramente, pero otros no podía escucharlos bien. Esto fue muy doloroso para ella y su familia. Pero para su nietecita, Sandra, no lo fue ya que tenía la gran habilidad de sacar la parte positiva de todo. Ella busco en el internet e encontró una solución a la sordera de la abuelita: Comunicarse por signos para definir las palabras que no podía entender bien.
Este aprendizaje le ayudó no solo a comunicarse mejor con su abuelita, sino también pudo ayudar a su amiguito Tomas que conoció en el parque. El niño era tratado mal por sus compañeros por no poder oír. Sandra tenía gran compasión por los demás. A su corta edad ella entendía que vivir con una discapacidad conlleva muchos retos y es mejor ayudar a los demás que juzgarlos sin entender su sufrimiento.
Al final del libro se encuentra el abecedario en signos y como usarlo para formar palabras. Recomiendo este libro para todas las edades por su valioso contenido e importante recurso para profesores y padres con familiares con discapacidad.
En la historia, la Abuelita Rosa regresa del hospital a casa con un audífono para poder escuchar mejor. Ella podía oír algunos sonidos claramente, pero otros no podía escucharlos bien. Esto fue muy doloroso para ella y su familia. Pero para su nietecita, Sandra, no lo fue ya que tenía la gran habilidad de sacar la parte positiva de todo. Ella busco en el internet e encontró una solución a la sordera de la abuelita: Comunicarse por signos para definir las palabras que no podía entender bien.
Este aprendizaje le ayudó no solo a comunicarse mejor con su abuelita, sino también pudo ayudar a su amiguito Tomas que conoció en el parque. El niño era tratado mal por sus compañeros por no poder oír. Sandra tenía gran compasión por los demás. A su corta edad ella entendía que vivir con una discapacidad conlleva muchos retos y es mejor ayudar a los demás que juzgarlos sin entender su sufrimiento.
Al final del libro se encuentra el abecedario en signos y como usarlo para formar palabras. Recomiendo este libro para todas las edades por su valioso contenido e importante recurso para profesores y padres con familiares con discapacidad.
March 28, 2016
Valuable Lessons for readers young and old!
Author Erika M Szabo has written a children's book that not only teaches readers how to learn and understand American Sign Language, she has gifted readers with a story that helps us understand and value people with disabilities. Readers of all ages will enjoy "Look, I Can Talk With My Fingers!" ~ Bette A. Stevens, author of award-winning picture book AMAZING MATILDA [[ASIN:B00AU9ZISA Amazing Matilda]] and other inspiring books for readers of all ages.
Author Erika M Szabo has written a children's book that not only teaches readers how to learn and understand American Sign Language, she has gifted readers with a story that helps us understand and value people with disabilities. Readers of all ages will enjoy "Look, I Can Talk With My Fingers!" ~ Bette A. Stevens, author of award-winning picture book AMAZING MATILDA [[ASIN:B00AU9ZISA Amazing Matilda]] and other inspiring books for readers of all ages.
January 12, 2017
This valuable book contains colorful illustrations that carry an important message: Don’t judge people with any disability or make fun of someone just because it is different. At the end of the book, you can learn the sign language alphabet and how to use it to form words. I recommend this book for all ages for its valuable content and important resource for ESE teachers.
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