The Smart Princess takes readers inside the fantasies, dreams and disappointments of young people who are Deaf. This book is written and illustrated by winners of a national competition, the Ladder Awards.
The stories are all written with a keen awareness of the senses and capture the imagination with vivid detail.
– Resource Links
A wonderful gift for any child to stress the importance of learning to live with our differences.
– TeensReadToo
“What makes the stories in this collection so engaging and powerful is that they are clearly written in the voice of Deaf people themselves... These stories can help parents understand what their child might be experiencing and allow them to provide needed support. The stories also emphasize the abilities of Deaf people both in an informative and inspirational way.”
– CM Magazine
“The story tells a simple tale of the value of every person. The story is told simply, in a gentle tone.”
– Resource Links
“The storyline is easy to read, has a good message, and should be shared by the whole family.”
“What makes the stories in this collection so engaging and powerful is that they are clearly written in the voice of Deaf people themselves... These stories can help parents understand what their child might be experiencing and allow them to provide needed support. The stories also emphasize the abilities of Deaf people both in an informative and inspirational way.”
“The story tells a simple tale of the value of every person. The story is told simply, in a gentle tone.”
“The storyline is easy to read, has a good message, and should be shared by the whole family.”