I Have A Sister My Sister Deaf

(Paperback)

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A young deaf child who loves to run and jump and play is affectionately described by her older sister. Can give young children an understanding of the fact that deaf children . . . share all the interests of children with normal hearing.' 'C. A friendly, affirmative look [at the everyday experiences of the two sisters].' 'BL.

1979 Coretta Scott King Award Honor Book
A Reading Rainbow Selection
Children's Books of 1977 (Library of Congress)

Reviews

"An excellent vehicle for explaining the world of the totally deaf to very young children."--" Bulletin of the Council on
Interracial Books for Children"The tone is gentle, with an undercurrent of poignancy, and the writing is direct and simple."--" Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Author Bio

Jeanne Whitehouse Peterson writes stories and poems for young people that reflect a deep interest in family, community, language, and culture. Her previous picture books include My Mama Sings, Sometimes I Dream Horses, and the Reading Rainbow book I Have a Sister -- My Sister is Deaf, which has been in print for more than twenty-five years. She lives with her husband, David Kammer, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.