More than Words: So Many Ways to Say What We Mean

(Hardback)

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Nathan doesn't say much. He sure has a lot on his mind, though. At school, Nathan quietly observes the diverse ways his peers communicate. Even when they're not talking, they're expressing themselves in all sorts of ways! Beautifully illustrated, this tender picture book moves from exploring and celebrating many different forms of expression-signing, speaking, singing, smiling, among others-to a poignant story about the search for connection and understanding. By its conclusion, Nathan learns and shows his fellow classmates the essential lesson that understanding and being mindful of one another is the greatest bridge to friendship and belonging.

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"MacLean's gouache, pencil crayon, acrylic ink, and digital illustrations depict a class diverse in skin tone, ethnicity, religion, and ability. We see children who use wheelchairs, a child with a hearing impairment, a service dog, and a student who uses oxygen tubing . . . A warmly inclusive look at the many ways we communicate with one another." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"With affirming and informative language, this book has a place in every collection supporting and celebrating the many methods of communication children and adults are using today. Highly recommended." --School Library Journal

Author Bio

Roz MacLean is an award-winning Canadian illustrator and children's writer. She especially loves making art about themes that are important to her, like exploring emotions and diverse ways of being in the world. She is passionate about education, inclusion, and the arts. rozmaclean.com