A Voice Like Yours

by Frank Murphy, April Groman, Kayla Harren (Illustrator)

Overview

Each of us has a unique and powerful voice, whether we speak loudly or softly, sing or sign, or without any words at all. What matters is how we use that voice--because voices are meant to be used. Some of us use it to express ourselves through art. And some use their voices to vote and make big changes. Others use their voice to inspire or lift up others, helping other voices to be heard. Your voice is yours alone--and the world needs a voice like yours.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781668936207
Publisher:	Sleeping Bear Press
Publication date:	04/15/2024
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	729,423
File size:	16 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	6 - 7 Years

About the Author

Frank Murphy writes children’s books and teaches elementary school. Every school year he views each new class as a “family”—for over 30 years now! His “at home” family includes people and puppies with the names: Carla, Haley, Griffin, Chase, Kathleen, Francis, Jumper, Cali, Jack, Katie Claire, all the Saglimbenis, the Murphys, and many more.

Kayla Harren graduated from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. She is the illustrator of many picture books, including A Boy Like You and A Girl Like You. She grew up in a family with her mom, dad, and older brother. She has also been included in sports team families, art club families, and friendship families. Kayla lives in Minnesota with her own little family made up of her husband and adopted dogs.

Editorial Reviews

Its further insights on adaptive communication for those with disabilities will broaden all young readers' knowledge.

Donovan's Literary Services

2024-04-20
Speak up, out, and often; be heard!

This book clarifies that your voice isn’t just the sound issuing from your mouth when you’re speaking aloud. Using your voice means expressing your ideas, thoughts, opinions, and personality. Some use their voices even if they can’t verbalize and must rely on assistive devices, while others express themselves through sign language. Readers will discover that they can use their voices by making art, voting, cheering for a favorite team, working with others, and more. “Some voices are hesitant or shy—or go unheard,” Murphy and Groman tell us. “Those voices might need yours / to speak up, get loud or lead the way.” They add, “Your voice can be your superpower.” It’s an empowering message, and one that bears repeating, though the straightforward, somewhat didactic text likely won’t hold children’s attention for multiple reads. Still, they’ll appreciate the lively, realistic illustrations, which depict characters who are diverse in terms of race, body size, age, and physical ability; many youngsters are depicted using wheelchairs. Rainbow-hued swirls fill the pages as a group of people take part in a protest—an especially effective way of raising one’s voice.

An important, if heavy-handed, lesson, paired with stirring visuals. (authors’ and illustrator’s note) (Picture book. 5-8)

Kirkus Reviews