The Magic In My Hands: Discover the Power of Sign Language (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781300488965)

Imagine being in a place where no one speaks your language. You have so much to say, but your words feel invisible. This is Jonah's world. Jonah is just seven years old and full of curiosity, dreams, and imagination. But there's one thing that makes him different-he's deaf. Jonah attends a traditional hearing school, where he is the only deaf student in his class. Even with an interpreter by his side, he often feels like an outsider, hesitant to use his hands to express himself. He watches his classmates laugh, answer questions, and share stories, yet he remains silent, unsure if anyone will truly understand him. More than anything, Jonah longs to connect to find other children who share his language and his world. But what if Jonah's hands held something special? What if the very thing he's afraid to use is the key to unlocking his confidence, voice, and place in the world? Join Jonah on a heartwarming journey as he discovers and learns to unlock the magic in his hands. Through friendship, self-acceptance, and the beauty of sign language, Jonah will know that his communication is not just different-it's powerful. Young readers will see that our differences make us special and that the language we use, whether spoken or signed, has the power to connect hearts and minds in the most magical ways. This is more than a story. It's a celebration of the beauty of language, the importance of belonging, and the strength of embracing who you are.

Author: Shavonda McCaleb
ISBN-10: 1300488964
ISBN-13: 9781300488965
Publisher: Lulu.com
Language: English
Published: 04/17/2025
Pages: 34
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.18lbs
Size: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.07d