Owen Whang
Author of Sound Switch Wonder
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Tessa.Johnson | 11 other reviews | Mar 4, 2024 | This review was written for LibraryThing Early Reviewers.
Sound Switch Wonder is a children’s picture book about a young boy who is deaf but has cochlear implants. He tells the reader what it’s like both with and without the implants and how he can choose to use them or not. As he spends the day with his family, mom and dad wonder what it’s like to not hear sounds, so he works to find just the right way to explain to them what it’s like to be deaf.
As a relatively new grandparent, I’m always on the lookout for great new children’s books for the grandkids, and I’ve had a particular interest in cultivating books with good diversity rep. One thing I thought my personal library was lacking was books about disabilities, so when I saw Sound Switch Wonder being offered in the LibraryThing Early Reviewers program, I immediately requested a copy. It’s a very sweet story about a deaf boy going through a normal day with his family, and when he’s asked what it’s like to not be able to hear, trying to find a perfect way to convey a world without sound to them. I thought this was a wonderful book that shows how deaf people can lead the same kind of lives that hearing people can. The way they experience things is just a little different. The whimsical illustrations bring the story to life in a fun way. I love that all the contributors are part of the deaf community. Author Dr. Christine J. Ko is the mother of a deaf child, and her eighth-grade son and co-author, Owen Whang, is deaf with cochlear implants just like the boy in the story. Illustrator Katie Crumpton is deaf in one ear due to being born with a craniofacial difference. Each of them contributed a one-page note at the end of the book describing their own experiences with deafness, all of which added to the story and which I enjoyed reading. I think this book could be inspiring to deaf children who will be able to see themselves represented on the page, while it could also demystify deafness for hearing children so that they can better understand what that’s like. I highly recommend it. Sound Switch Wonder will definitely be going on my keeper shelf for the grandkids.
Note: I received a copy of this book from the author via LibraryThing Early Reviewers in exchange for an honest review.… (more)
As a relatively new grandparent, I’m always on the lookout for great new children’s books for the grandkids, and I’ve had a particular interest in cultivating books with good diversity rep. One thing I thought my personal library was lacking was books about disabilities, so when I saw Sound Switch Wonder being offered in the LibraryThing Early Reviewers program, I immediately requested a copy. It’s a very sweet story about a deaf boy going through a normal day with his family, and when he’s asked what it’s like to not be able to hear, trying to find a perfect way to convey a world without sound to them. I thought this was a wonderful book that shows how deaf people can lead the same kind of lives that hearing people can. The way they experience things is just a little different. The whimsical illustrations bring the story to life in a fun way. I love that all the contributors are part of the deaf community. Author Dr. Christine J. Ko is the mother of a deaf child, and her eighth-grade son and co-author, Owen Whang, is deaf with cochlear implants just like the boy in the story. Illustrator Katie Crumpton is deaf in one ear due to being born with a craniofacial difference. Each of them contributed a one-page note at the end of the book describing their own experiences with deafness, all of which added to the story and which I enjoyed reading. I think this book could be inspiring to deaf children who will be able to see themselves represented on the page, while it could also demystify deafness for hearing children so that they can better understand what that’s like. I highly recommend it. Sound Switch Wonder will definitely be going on my keeper shelf for the grandkids.
Note: I received a copy of this book from the author via LibraryThing Early Reviewers in exchange for an honest review.… (more)
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mom2lnb | 11 other reviews | Jan 28, 2024 | Sound Switch Wonder
by Dr. Christine Ko (Author), Owen Whang (Author), Katie Crumpton (Illustrator)
Delightful story. A little boy has cochlear implants and explores sound and quiet. He and his family explore sound in libraries, museums and at home.
His family finds the absence of sound at the pool.
by Dr. Christine Ko (Author), Owen Whang (Author), Katie Crumpton (Illustrator)
Delightful story. A little boy has cochlear implants and explores sound and quiet. He and his family explore sound in libraries, museums and at home.
His family finds the absence of sound at the pool.
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Pebblesgmc | 11 other reviews | Jan 23, 2024 | This review was written for LibraryThing Early Reviewers.
Our family loved this book. My children loved the illustrations and the story and it opened up some great conversations. I love that we were able to open our children's eyes to the experiences of others, as they don't personally know anyone who is deaf. Highly recommend this book as an addition to any child's library!
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bookworm985 | 11 other reviews | Jan 13, 2024 | You May Also Like
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