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CAN YOU HEAR A RAINBOW?
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Written by
Jamee Riggio Heelan
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Illustrated by
Nicola Simmonds
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Hardcover: $15.95
ISBN: 978-1-56145-268-2
Total Pages: 32
Size: 9 5/8 x 9 5/8 inches
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Picture books, ages 6-10/Nonfiction
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Jamee Riggio Heelan holds a BS in occupational therapy from the University of Kansas. She has worked at the
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago for the past eleven years, six
as coordinator of its Children's Amputee Program. Her work is
dedicated to treating children and educating others about childhood
disabilities. She lives in Illinois.
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Nicola Simmonds holds a BA Honors in Visual Communications from the
University of Brighton. She has been involved in the design and
production of children's books for the past decade, both in England and
the United States. She lives in Georgia.
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THE STORY OF A DEAF BOY NAMED CHRIS, A REHABILITATION INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO LEARNING BOOK
"Does a rainbow make a noise?" a deaf child asks a hearing friend. "No," he is told. "Some things don't need a noise. A rainbow is just the same for you and me."
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Accelerated Reader & Reading Counts Tests:
Reading Counts Test #: Q34265
Reading Counts Level: 3.8
AR Quiz#: 60627
AR Reading Level: 3.9
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WHEN CHRIS WAS A BABY, his parents realized that he didn't notice the dog barking or a door slamming. Through a series of tests, doctors determined that he was deaf. In this intriguing, reassuring book, Chris tells young readers about what it is like to be deaf and describes typical events in his life and the ways he has adjusted to his hearing loss. With the assistance of hearing aids, Chris is able to hear vibrations, loud noises, and some other sounds. With sign language, speech therapy, and an interpreter, Chris' days are much like those of hearing children, filled with classes, soccer games, and children's theater.
Accompanied by Simmonds' vivid and energetic multimedia paintings, Heelan's text explores the world of a real child and answers the questions many children may have about hearing loss.
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Reviews
"...a rather interesting effect...accurate...and the format is appealing."School Library Journal
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Awards
* 2002 Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities
* Nominee, 2004-2005 NCSA Children's Crown Gallery Award
* Nominee, 2005-2006 Young Hoosier Book Award (IN)
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