I Talk Like a River

Name: I Talk Like a River
Brand: HarperCollins New Zealand
SKU: 9781529502817
Price: 19.99 NZD
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By Jordan Scott

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Summary

I Talk Like a River by Jordan Scott is a poignant children's book that explores the experience of a young boy who struggles with a speech impediment. His father helps him see the beauty in his unique way of speaking by comparing it to the movement and sounds of a river. This story tenderly illustrates themes of self-acceptance and understanding, offering a fresh perspective on communication and identity.
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This book may appeal to you if you appreciate beautifully illustrated children's stories that tackle themes of self-acceptance and resilience. It offers a heartfelt narrative, perfect for young readers dealing with personal challenges and those who value lyrical, poetic writing.

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What if words got stuck in the back of your mouth whenever you tried to speak?

After a day of being unable to speak when asked, and of being stared at, a boy and his father go to the river for some quiet time. "It's just a bad speech day," says Dad. But the boy can't stop thinking about all the eyes watching his lips twisting and twirling. When his father points to the river bubbling, churning, whirling, and crashing, the boy finds a way to think about how he speaks. Even the river stutters. Like him. I talk like a river, he says.

An incredibly moving picture book that offers understanding rather than a solution, and which will resonate with all readers, young and old. Masterfully illustrated by Sydney Smith, winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal.

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I Talk Like a River is praised for its deep and moving storytelling, capturing a personal and emotional journey with eloquence and beauty. Reviewers highlight its poignant narrative, noting its ability to express complex emotions effectively.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529502817

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 December 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

Illustrated by Sydney Smith

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 226.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 40

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About the Author

Jordan Scott is a poet whose work includes Silt, Blert, Decomp and Night & Ox. Blert, which explores the poetics of stuttering, is the subject of a National Film Board of Canada project: Flub and Utter: a Poetic Memoir of the Mouth. Scott was the recipient of the Latner Writers' Trust Poetry Prize for his contributions to Canadian poetry. I Talk Like a River is his first book for children. Jordan Scott lives on Vancouver Island, Canada, with his wife and two sons.

Sydney Smith has illustrated multiple children’s books, including Small in the City, Town Is by the Sea, the winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal, The White Cat and the Monk, written by Jo Ellen Bogart, and the acclaimed Footpath Flowers, which was a New York Times Children’s Book of the Year and a winner of the Governor General Award for Illustration. Born in Nova Scotia in Canada, Sydney now lives in Toronto with his wife and son. Find him online at hutten.org/sydney and on Twitter and Instagram as @sydneydraws.

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