Copyright Date:
2021
Edition Date:
2021
Release Date:
10/14/21
Illustrator:
Sarell, Nadja,
Pages:
1 volume (unpaged)
ISBN:
1-7368-5101-2
ISBN 13:
978-1-7368-5101-2
Dewey:
E
Dimensions:
22 cm
Language:
English
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews
In Petruzziello's debut picture book, a young girl wants to prove to her parents that she's a big kid now.Little Mila, who has cochlear implants, sets out to show her parents how grown-up she is: "From now on, I'll do everything on my own and I won't ask for helpâ¦not even once!" She starts by coloring a picture of her plans for independence-one of artist Sarell's many delightful color illustrations, lively with whimsical detail. Mila chooses her own clothes and comes up with a creative solution (tape) when she can't tie her shoelaces. She only spills a bit of milk when she pours it by herself, and with her "special little hearing machines," she uses sounds she hears to track her brother during hide-and-seek. After her dad takes off her bike's training wheels and she takes a few spills, she realizes that "even big kids" ask for help sometimes. Petruzziello's sunny narrative, delivered in Mila's voice, is inspired by events in her own daughter's life. It ends with an informative profile of the real-life Mila's "hearing loss journey," a well-considered list of story-related "Comprehension Questions," and fun seek-and-find activities based on the illustrations of Mila's kitchen, her messy room, and a purple cat that appears throughout.A book with appealing storytelling, visual charm, and matter-of-fact themes of representation and inclusion.
Celebrate the power of believing in yourself with this heartwarming and hilarious tale of a spunky deaf girl who's determined to prove she can be a big kid! Mila may be a kid, but she can act pretty grown up...at least that's what she thinks. The trouble is, Mila's parents still treat her like she's little, so she's decided to prove once and for all that she can do things "all on her own!" But when it turns out that being a big kid isn't as easy as she thought, will Mila admit defeat, or will she find a way to prove just how big and mighty she really is? Readers of all ages will love Mila's spitfire personality and imaginative approach to overcoming obstacles, and will cheer her on as she uses her creativity, her willpower, and even her new cochlear implant hearing devices to face down challenges. Laugh-out-loud fun: Simultaneously precocious and charming, Mila's antics will leave kids cracking up. After all, who hasn't wanted to tie their shoes with tape or help themselves to the perfect breakfast of pizza and cupcakes? Representation & empowerment: A book that provides much needed representation for deaf/hard of hearing children through a fun story portraying a deaf main character as a "regular kid", where her hearing loss is NOT the focus of the story. Also enables typical hearing children to see that deaf/hard of hearing children think, feel and act just the same way as they do! Social-emotional learning (SEL): The perfect inclusive book to teach children about acceptance, empathy, and respect for all types of people through an inspiring, engaging story. Problem solving & perseverance: A great way to encourage creative thinking and show children that they can achieve anything they set their mind and hearts to-even if that sometimes means asking for help from others. Fun, educational supplemental activities: "I-spy" style learning activities at the end of the story further explore the book's bright, whimsical illustrations while also building vocabulary and listening skills! 34 additional activities are also available for free download at mightymila.com. An excellent resource for educators, therapists and parents!
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