More than Words: So Many Ways to Say What We Mean [Hardcover]

A CBC Kids Reads Competition Finalist

In the tradition ofAll Are WelcomeandThe Day You Begincomes a touching picture book that's a perfect read for the first day of school about the many unique ways we communicate, and how we can better listen to and respect these different modes of expression, from the author ofTogether, a Forest.

Nathan doesn't say much.
He sure has a lot on his mind, though.

At school, Nathan quietly observes the ways his peers communicate. Even when theyre not talking, theyre expressing themselves in all sorts of ways!

By witnessing the beauty of communication diversity, Nathan learns and shows his classmates the essential lesson: Not only does everyone have something to say, but seeking to understand one another can be the greatest bridge to friendship and belonging.

This tender, stunningly illustrated picture book explores and celebrates the many forms of expressionsigning, speaking, singing, smiling, among othersand culminates in a poignant story about connection and understanding.

Includes additional material at the end of the book with vocabulary, an introduction to various forms of communication, and information about communication access, perfect for back-to-school and classroom discussions.

Roz MacLeanis an award-winning Canadian illustrator and childrens writer. She especially loves making art about themes that are important to her, like exploring emotions and diverse ways of being in the world. She is passionate about education, inclusion, and the arts.
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A Bank Street Best Books of the Year Selection, With Outstanding Merit

MacLeans gouache, pencil crayon, acrylic ink, and digital illustrations depict a class diverse in skin tone, ethnicity, religion, and ability. We see children who use wheelchairs, a child with a hearing impairment, a service dog, and a student who uses oxygen tubing . . .lp