E El Gi Piddr

by Dawn Doig

Anand is a little Mongolian boy who is attending an English-speaking school for the first time. What a scary experience! With time, practice, and support from his caring teachers, he gradually learns the language and things do get better. 'E El Gi Piddr' was inspired by the children Dawn had the privilege to work with as an English as an Additional Language teacher at the International School of Ulaanbaatar in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. She taught children at different levels of English language proficiency in Grades 1 to 4, and also tutored students in Grades 9 to 11. Her students were Mongolian, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, French Canadian, French, and German. What a joy to work with children from different linguistic backgrounds who were learning English as their second, third, or fourth language.

62 pages, Paperback

Published August 4, 2018

About the author

After successfully completing a Master of Science degree in Audiology, I spent 23 years working as a clinical audiologist in different parts of Canada, Kuwait, England and Saudi Arabia. In 2015, I completed a Master of Education degree and am now the English Language Learners coordinator at the American School of Yaounde in Yaounde, Cameroon. I love working with children, whether it be through helping them to hear or through helping them to become proficient at reading, writing, and speaking English. I have been blessed to have had two very rewarding careers. In my spare time, I love to bake, travel, and write children's books. I get my inspiration for my stories from my own life experiences, people I meet, children I work with, and the very special furry friends I hold dear in my heart.

Reviews

[Cindy Shirley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exceptional book

I loved this wonderful book about a young boy who cannot read. The transition he makes after starting a new school is remarkable. He learns to read and write a new language with the help of his teacher. The story also shares a message of finding acceptance and friendship as a new student. Great read!