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Emma Every Day
Party Problems
Emma is excited about Izzie's birthday party. But she's also nervous. Is her dress too fancy? Will she know anyone else at the party? Did she buy the right gift? Will Emma's worries ruin her chance to have fun? Find out how Emma handles her party problems in this early chapter book from the Emma Every Day series. An ASL fingerspelling chart, glossary, and content-related questions complete the book.
27 pages, Hardcover
Published August 1, 2020
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February 21, 2020
Emma is a cute, 8 year old girl with very cute dresses! She has a pet goldfish, loves tacos and likes to swim! And, the little girl is hearing impaired! She has a cochlear implant and communicates using American Sign Language.
The story is sweet - she's going to a friend's birthday party and is worrying. She gets there and everyone is friendly and the birthday party shenanigans ensue!
For one: ASL ALPHABET?! I am thoroughly impressed. This little piece of diversity and visibility makes me SO HAPPY. I think this would be a great tool for learning but just me as an adult taking in the information was cool. Words like "mermaids" are spelled out, which I thought was just super cool! At the back of the book there's different hand signals for common words kids would use, which I thought was super useful and cool as well.
My interesting question: would she sign when she talked to her fish?
I honestly hope more people pick up this book and give it a read. It's a sweet, little, picture book that will absolutely be a hit. It's sweet, quick to read and packed full of educational tools. ASL is something great to learn and to help little ones understand sometimes their friends are different than them. I truly hope I get to pick up more books featuring Emma so I can learn more about ASL.
Five out of five stars.
Thank you to NetGalley and Picture Window Books for giving me an opportunity to read this marvelous little book!
The story is sweet - she's going to a friend's birthday party and is worrying. She gets there and everyone is friendly and the birthday party shenanigans ensue!
For one: ASL ALPHABET?! I am thoroughly impressed. This little piece of diversity and visibility makes me SO HAPPY. I think this would be a great tool for learning but just me as an adult taking in the information was cool. Words like "mermaids" are spelled out, which I thought was just super cool! At the back of the book there's different hand signals for common words kids would use, which I thought was super useful and cool as well.
My interesting question: would she sign when she talked to her fish?
I honestly hope more people pick up this book and give it a read. It's a sweet, little, picture book that will absolutely be a hit. It's sweet, quick to read and packed full of educational tools. ASL is something great to learn and to help little ones understand sometimes their friends are different than them. I truly hope I get to pick up more books featuring Emma so I can learn more about ASL.
Five out of five stars.
Thank you to NetGalley and Picture Window Books for giving me an opportunity to read this marvelous little book!
January 30, 2020
I love this short novel, making the transition from picture book to reading novel for kids. It even has chapters, very short, but I like the concept of developing/discovering the frame of a real novel with younger readers. The story is cute, fun, educative (with the sign language) and it just take on a lot in a short book without feeling to dense or too much. Perfect execution!
February 18, 2020
Emma is Deaf and has a cochlear implant, but she also uses ASL. I love how Emma was independent and brave. I also enjoyed the hand shapes included in the text to help integrate some ASL into the story. I would recommend including a few more signs. Overall a really cute story that would be fun to use with younger readers both deaf and hearing.
August 21, 2025
I loved this book! I was able to learn more about cochlear implants, and I was able to practice fingerspelling as I read the story. I will definitely be reading more of this series! I also really enjoyed practicing signs at the end of the book.
April 6, 2021
Our library has a link on its website for National Deaf History Month, which is celebrated from March 13th through April 15th. I was excited to see a listing of Deaf authors and books covering Deaf Culture. One of the people listed is a new author, C.L. Reid, whose picture book series Emma has only recently been released. Ms. Reid has been Deaf-blind since childhood, received a Cochlear Implant as an adult and also uses ASL to communicate.
Emma is a young deaf girl who has a cochlear implant to help her hear. Each of these short stories in the series follows the same simple formula that is perfect for young students to practice their independent reading skills. The afterward has section with some beginner signs that were used in the story, a glossary and a section for parents/educators to utilize and expound the story with discussion or written reflection.
In this edition Emma is excited and nervous about attending her best friend Izzie's birthday party. Is she wearing the perfect dress? Will she make any new friends? What about Izzie's present, will it be a hit or a miss??
Emma is a young deaf girl who has a cochlear implant to help her hear. Each of these short stories in the series follows the same simple formula that is perfect for young students to practice their independent reading skills. The afterward has section with some beginner signs that were used in the story, a glossary and a section for parents/educators to utilize and expound the story with discussion or written reflection.
In this edition Emma is excited and nervous about attending her best friend Izzie's birthday party. Is she wearing the perfect dress? Will she make any new friends? What about Izzie's present, will it be a hit or a miss??
March 3, 2021
Party Problems is part of the Emma Every Day series. Emma is deaf, but has a cochlear implant. My great nephew has a cochelar implant and he does not use sign language, he is working on his speech and he talks to his family and friends. Having said that, I think it depends upon your age when you get one and how much it improves your hearing. This story has Emma heading down the street to her friend's birthday party. She is accepted easily by all and makes a new friend. They have some finger spelling in the story and show some signs at the end. This is a simple story that my grandson and I read together. We also talked about his cousin being born deaf and what the cochlear implant does for him. This is a good book to show that people who are deaf can do everything a hearing person can do.
March 11, 2020
I received this ebook from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I have never read a children's book about a deaf character before. As a person with a degree in American Sign Language, I really enjoyed this book and appreciated the fact that the hand shapes for the alphabet and numbers 1-10 were at the beginning of the book, as well as an explanation of Emma being deaf and that she wears a cochlear implant.
I like the fact that some words throughout the book have the hand sign next to them, so you don't have to reference back to the beginning.
I have never read a children's book about a deaf character before. As a person with a degree in American Sign Language, I really enjoyed this book and appreciated the fact that the hand shapes for the alphabet and numbers 1-10 were at the beginning of the book, as well as an explanation of Emma being deaf and that she wears a cochlear implant.
I like the fact that some words throughout the book have the hand sign next to them, so you don't have to reference back to the beginning.
February 10, 2020
Never read any book like this.The combination of ASL and words is nice. In this book the friendship has a good role .
January 28, 2021
I loved this elementary level easy reader in three chapters about a deaf girl headed to a birthday party. Sign language is built into the story which is filled with real emotions.
May 29, 2023
Communication and Play at a Party
This is a very sweet early reader chapter book that features Emma, who is deaf, as she prepares to go to a birthday party at her friend's house. She has some fears at first (will her friend like her gift... will she know any other guests?) but finds the children welcoming, some even signing with her. They play a game and open presents. That's pretty much the gist of the story.
Before the story starts, ASL signs for individual letters and numbers (to 10) are shown in simple drawings. Some were too simple or were shown from the wrong angle because some looked too similar or were hard to see where to put your fingers precisely. I actually did manual signing when I was a child, so I am familiar with these letters. But my memory isn't perfect for all of them, and sometimes the illustrations did not help. Throughout the text, Emma and her friends sometimes will manually spell certain words, shown as the manual symbols next to the word in English. If the symbols were better, this book would have been awesome. At the very end of the book, they give some ASL motions for complete words, although, again, these weren't always clear. I think a child might get frustrated at the difficulty of understanding what movements they are supposed to make for the letters and words. I do like that in the book, however, Emma's friends, at least some of them, know how to sign and use that to communicate with her. Despite the problem with the signing illustrations, this book is actually well suited for both a deaf child and her or his friends who might be interested in learning to communicate with their hearing-impaired friend. Except for the signing illustration issues, I thought this was a decent book that would help give a deaf child more confidence as well as help his or her friends.
I received a free digital copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
This is a very sweet early reader chapter book that features Emma, who is deaf, as she prepares to go to a birthday party at her friend's house. She has some fears at first (will her friend like her gift... will she know any other guests?) but finds the children welcoming, some even signing with her. They play a game and open presents. That's pretty much the gist of the story.
Before the story starts, ASL signs for individual letters and numbers (to 10) are shown in simple drawings. Some were too simple or were shown from the wrong angle because some looked too similar or were hard to see where to put your fingers precisely. I actually did manual signing when I was a child, so I am familiar with these letters. But my memory isn't perfect for all of them, and sometimes the illustrations did not help. Throughout the text, Emma and her friends sometimes will manually spell certain words, shown as the manual symbols next to the word in English. If the symbols were better, this book would have been awesome. At the very end of the book, they give some ASL motions for complete words, although, again, these weren't always clear. I think a child might get frustrated at the difficulty of understanding what movements they are supposed to make for the letters and words. I do like that in the book, however, Emma's friends, at least some of them, know how to sign and use that to communicate with her. Despite the problem with the signing illustrations, this book is actually well suited for both a deaf child and her or his friends who might be interested in learning to communicate with their hearing-impaired friend. Except for the signing illustration issues, I thought this was a decent book that would help give a deaf child more confidence as well as help his or her friends.
I received a free digital copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
April 27, 2020
I’m thrilled to see this series of books and even more thrilled that they are written by a Deaf Blind author. Deaf children are rarely portrayed in literature. I work with deaf children everyday as an interpreter, so this will give me a book series I can recommend to them. They will see characters they can relate to and characters just like them.
It’s wonderful to see the fingerspelling included in the text. And since many Deaf kids have cochlear implants, the inclusion of a character that uses a cochlear implant will be a point many will relate to. The illustrations are bright and fun.
I was a bit disappointed with the lack of depth and character development. The character is portrayed as feeling nervous about going to a party, which is certainly the norm, but I’d like to see the author expound on why it’s difficult for Deaf kids to go to parties. She did briefly mention the noise of the party being a problem, but she didn’t mention how that made the character feel. I’d like to see even more of a glimpse into the internal struggle. I realize it’s a simple kid’s book, but I hope the author explores more of the difficulties Deaf kids experience.
I know many Deaf kids feel alone in the mainstream school setting. I hope the author explores a more authentic Deaf experience where the characters do not have cochlear implants and they rely completely on American Sign Language to communicate, perhaps at a school for the Deaf and/or a using a sign language interpreter to communicate with their peers.
There is so much potential for this becoming an excellent series, covering a wide range of topics that relate to many Deaf experiences. I will definitely be watching to see what they’re release in the future.
I received an ARC copy in exchange for my honest opinion.
It’s wonderful to see the fingerspelling included in the text. And since many Deaf kids have cochlear implants, the inclusion of a character that uses a cochlear implant will be a point many will relate to. The illustrations are bright and fun.
I was a bit disappointed with the lack of depth and character development. The character is portrayed as feeling nervous about going to a party, which is certainly the norm, but I’d like to see the author expound on why it’s difficult for Deaf kids to go to parties. She did briefly mention the noise of the party being a problem, but she didn’t mention how that made the character feel. I’d like to see even more of a glimpse into the internal struggle. I realize it’s a simple kid’s book, but I hope the author explores more of the difficulties Deaf kids experience.
I know many Deaf kids feel alone in the mainstream school setting. I hope the author explores a more authentic Deaf experience where the characters do not have cochlear implants and they rely completely on American Sign Language to communicate, perhaps at a school for the Deaf and/or a using a sign language interpreter to communicate with their peers.
There is so much potential for this becoming an excellent series, covering a wide range of topics that relate to many Deaf experiences. I will definitely be watching to see what they’re release in the future.
I received an ARC copy in exchange for my honest opinion.
February 13, 2020
Emma's best friend Izzie is having a birthday party and Emma is invited to attend. She is a little apprehensive because Emma is deaf, has a Cochlear Implant and uses American Sign Language to communicate with others. She always worries that people won't include her and she wonders if Izzie will be delighted with the gift that she has chosen to give to her. Emma dialogues constantly to her pet fish Ruby whom she loves very much. She asks Ruby questions about her party attire and tells her about her feelings.
This debut book from the Own Voices easy reader series will be a lovely introduction to Emma, her life journey and the American Sign Language that she uses to communicate! The book documents the signed alphabet and some words are accompanied by finger spelled versions. The book highlights friendship, working through anxiety and the feelings of being accepted by others and by Emma herself.
The book is broken down into small chapters and easy vocabulary so early readers will be able to navigate the text no problem. The author has included a glossary and a "learn to sign" portion at the end. "Party Problems - Emma Every Day" is both inspiring and educational and I highly recommend it.
This debut book from the Own Voices easy reader series will be a lovely introduction to Emma, her life journey and the American Sign Language that she uses to communicate! The book documents the signed alphabet and some words are accompanied by finger spelled versions. The book highlights friendship, working through anxiety and the feelings of being accepted by others and by Emma herself.
The book is broken down into small chapters and easy vocabulary so early readers will be able to navigate the text no problem. The author has included a glossary and a "learn to sign" portion at the end. "Party Problems - Emma Every Day" is both inspiring and educational and I highly recommend it.
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November 16, 2020This is a really sweet, simple series of easy readers about a Deaf girl who has a cochlear implant and uses sign language. Written by a deafblind author, I think it does a really nice job of presenting a Deaf girl's experiences in everyday situations like dancing in a show, going on a field trip, etc. Emma often has concerns about whether she will be able to understand what people are saying (for example, at a party where she might not know many of the other kids already). The series shows her having these concerns and then facing what happens, always with a positive outcome. It's not only reassuring to hearing impaired readers, but it normalizes these situations for hearing readers, showing that Emma faces her doubts and makes her way just like any kid would.
The ASL alphabet is printed at the front of the book and throughout the book there are a few words displayed in fingerspelling, which could encourage young readers to try their hand at it. Those unfamiliar with the ASL alphabet may get confused because I found a couple of the letters to look really similar (particularly C and O, as in when you're spelling out C-O-O-L) and a bit unclear. Diagrams of signs for some of the words used in the book are included at the end of each volume.
The ASL alphabet is printed at the front of the book and throughout the book there are a few words displayed in fingerspelling, which could encourage young readers to try their hand at it. Those unfamiliar with the ASL alphabet may get confused because I found a couple of the letters to look really similar (particularly C and O, as in when you're spelling out C-O-O-L) and a bit unclear. Diagrams of signs for some of the words used in the book are included at the end of each volume.
May 17, 2020
This is a great book showing that someone who is deaf has the same feelings as everyone else.
Emma is invited to Izzie’s birthday party. She is worried that her dress is too fancy. She is nervous that she won’t know anyone but Izzy at the party. When she gets to Izzie’s house, Izzy tells Emma she likes her dress. When Izzy doesn’t see anyone, she knows in the crowded room, Emma begins to worry again. Suddenly, a girl runs up and signs to Emma that her name is Sarah. Since Sarah knows sign language, the two can talk.
This was a good story about how kids get nervous about going to a party. It is that much more difficult when a person is deaf. I would have liked to see Emma unable to communicate with the other children to show this difficulty. It does say that she couldn’t understand what others were saying but I feel this could have been enhanced a bit.
Overall, it is a nice book with very cute illustrations. I was happy to see the learn to sign pages at the end.
I received an ARC from Capstone through NetGalley. This in no way affects my opinion or rating of this book. I am voluntarily submitting this review and am under no obligation to do so.
Emma is invited to Izzie’s birthday party. She is worried that her dress is too fancy. She is nervous that she won’t know anyone but Izzy at the party. When she gets to Izzie’s house, Izzy tells Emma she likes her dress. When Izzy doesn’t see anyone, she knows in the crowded room, Emma begins to worry again. Suddenly, a girl runs up and signs to Emma that her name is Sarah. Since Sarah knows sign language, the two can talk.
This was a good story about how kids get nervous about going to a party. It is that much more difficult when a person is deaf. I would have liked to see Emma unable to communicate with the other children to show this difficulty. It does say that she couldn’t understand what others were saying but I feel this could have been enhanced a bit.
Overall, it is a nice book with very cute illustrations. I was happy to see the learn to sign pages at the end.
I received an ARC from Capstone through NetGalley. This in no way affects my opinion or rating of this book. I am voluntarily submitting this review and am under no obligation to do so.
January 29, 2020
I received an ARC of this title from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Emma, a d/Deaf girl who has a Cochlear Implant and uses ASL to communicate, is getting ready for a big day: her best friend Izzie's birthday party! But Emma is worried. Will she know anyone else at the party? Will she be able to communicate with them? And will Izzie like her gift?
An adorable debut for an Own Voices easy reader series, "Party Problems" is a fantastic introduction to Emma, her family, her goldfish Ruby, her best friend Izzie, and American Sign Language! There's a handy (pun intended) guide to the signed alphabet and numbers at the front, and throughout the book several words are accompanied with a fingerspelled version of the word. At the back, there are illustrations with more complicated signs, teaching young readers how to sign "Happy Birthday", "friend", "thank you", and the always important word to know in any language:"Cake". I'm eager to see what other adventures Emma will have, each and every day!
Emma, a d/Deaf girl who has a Cochlear Implant and uses ASL to communicate, is getting ready for a big day: her best friend Izzie's birthday party! But Emma is worried. Will she know anyone else at the party? Will she be able to communicate with them? And will Izzie like her gift?
An adorable debut for an Own Voices easy reader series, "Party Problems" is a fantastic introduction to Emma, her family, her goldfish Ruby, her best friend Izzie, and American Sign Language! There's a handy (pun intended) guide to the signed alphabet and numbers at the front, and throughout the book several words are accompanied with a fingerspelled version of the word. At the back, there are illustrations with more complicated signs, teaching young readers how to sign "Happy Birthday", "friend", "thank you", and the always important word to know in any language:"Cake". I'm eager to see what other adventures Emma will have, each and every day!
November 30, 2020
Emma is an 8 year old girl who uses American Sign Language because she is Deaf. This is a great chance for children to get to learn for the first time about those who cannot hear, deaf people, and those who sign and have their own culture, Deaf people. It sheds light on how Emma has to maneuver at a party. She can't hear what people say. They need to know some signs in order to communicate with her. A new person fingerspells each word in order to do so. C. L. Reid does a fantastic job telling this story. Additionally, there is a fingerspelling of the American alphabet before the story and how to sign words from the story at the end.
I do wish there was some sort of disclaimer that not all deaf people choose to get cochlear implants. That it isn't something they just wear over their ear. There is surgery involved. It also might be nice to add the difference between deaf (can't hear) and Deaf (culture).
I do wish there was some sort of disclaimer that not all deaf people choose to get cochlear implants. That it isn't something they just wear over their ear. There is surgery involved. It also might be nice to add the difference between deaf (can't hear) and Deaf (culture).
February 7, 2022
Buy this series, if you want diversity in communication in your stories. Buy this series if you need easy chapter books for your new readers. The bright illustrations by Elena Aiello and the text by C. l. Reid beautifully support early readers and how friendships can be supported by understanding and accepting we are all different.
Several of my students have learned and now use the signs shared in this series!
I have many times written that representation matters. As a child living with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, I found no one like me in print. It would have been easier if I had. Now there are many books showing children living will illness, injury, or communication differences.
This series includes sign language as Emma is deaf. She is also living with a cochlear implant. My students have been reading the first book of this series over and over again. I am so happy to see how many are now available.
Several of my students have learned and now use the signs shared in this series!
I have many times written that representation matters. As a child living with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, I found no one like me in print. It would have been easier if I had. Now there are many books showing children living will illness, injury, or communication differences.
This series includes sign language as Emma is deaf. She is also living with a cochlear implant. My students have been reading the first book of this series over and over again. I am so happy to see how many are now available.
March 23, 2020
[I received an electronic review copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.]
3.5 stars. Cute, simple story. Not much conflict. Emma experiences some anxiety - will Izzie like her dress? Will the noise of the party make it hard for her to communicate? Will she know anyone else there? All are quickly and easily resolved.
Emma's hearing loss, cochlear implant, and use of sign language are part of who she is, but not the issue around which the story is built, which I enjoyed. I loved the occasional fingerspellings in the text. Fun information in the back matter.
3.5 stars. Cute, simple story. Not much conflict. Emma experiences some anxiety - will Izzie like her dress? Will the noise of the party make it hard for her to communicate? Will she know anyone else there? All are quickly and easily resolved.
Emma's hearing loss, cochlear implant, and use of sign language are part of who she is, but not the issue around which the story is built, which I enjoyed. I loved the occasional fingerspellings in the text. Fun information in the back matter.
May 27, 2020
Thank you, NetGalley, for the eARC of this book.
Great beginning chapter book for novice readers. I love the fact that Emma is a girl who is deaf. Finger spelling and words used in the book are demonstrated with illustrations. Emma is facing a very every day problem. She has her best friend's birthday party. She is nervous about what she is wearing. Will her best friend like her gift? She's worried that she may not know anyone else who is there.
This is a great first chapter books series for beginning readers. I think my daughter will absolutely love Emma. I can't wait to order this for our library!
Great beginning chapter book for novice readers. I love the fact that Emma is a girl who is deaf. Finger spelling and words used in the book are demonstrated with illustrations. Emma is facing a very every day problem. She has her best friend's birthday party. She is nervous about what she is wearing. Will her best friend like her gift? She's worried that she may not know anyone else who is there.
This is a great first chapter books series for beginning readers. I think my daughter will absolutely love Emma. I can't wait to order this for our library!
July 22, 2021
Cute illustrations, great level 2 or 3 reader (longer words that are tricky like laughing) about being nervous to go to a party. I like that Emma’s cochlear implant is prominent and cute in the illustrations. The story is about the party, but the book is inclusive and includes a fingerspelling alphabet (and counting to 10). There is a small glossary and some prompts for kids to talk about and write about some of the ideas in the book (a time you felt nervous, etc.). There is also a photo and bio of the author and the illustrator. It’s great that this book was written by a deaf-blind author, both for the authentic insight into Emma’s experience and for readers to find a real life role model.
August 18, 2022
Emma is deaf and wears a cochlear implant. She is going to her best friend's birthday party and she's worried how it will go. Will she know anyone? Will she understand what people are saying?
The beginning of the book has the hand signs for the alphabet and some words throughout the book are spelled out in sign language as well. It was neat to see that Emma's best friend who is hearing, also knows how to sign and is able to communicate with Emma. In fact, this friend, Izzy, learned how to sign when she met Emma. The other pleasant surprise is when another girl she meets at the birthday party can also sign.
The beginning of the book has the hand signs for the alphabet and some words throughout the book are spelled out in sign language as well. It was neat to see that Emma's best friend who is hearing, also knows how to sign and is able to communicate with Emma. In fact, this friend, Izzy, learned how to sign when she met Emma. The other pleasant surprise is when another girl she meets at the birthday party can also sign.
July 29, 2020
This is a cute early chapter book that will be a big hit with beginning readers. Emma is nervous as she gets ready for her friends' birthday party. Will Izzie like her present? Will Emma know anyone there? Emma is deaf. She uses a cochlear implant to help her hear and she also uses ASL. There is a diagram of the manual alphabet at the beginning of the book and then some words within the story are spelled out using ASL. Though Emma is deaf, the story is not centered around that aspect of her identity. This is a story about worries, being with friends, and having fun.
August 11, 2022
Emma has a cochlear implant that helps her hear some but she has problems hearing in loud areas. She is worried that she might struggle at her friend's birthday party. Will it be fun, or just too hard?
How amazing to have a character with a cochlear implant, and the story is relevant to any reader who worries about having fun at a party. The book also teaches readers alphabet signs in ASL with the text and has some other signs at the end related to the story. Very excited to add this series to our Elementary library.
How amazing to have a character with a cochlear implant, and the story is relevant to any reader who worries about having fun at a party. The book also teaches readers alphabet signs in ASL with the text and has some other signs at the end related to the story. Very excited to add this series to our Elementary library.
February 28, 2020
*received for free from netgalley for honest review*This was a really cute book! I loved it! Great for younger kids and kids learning to read themselves, I love that I shows how to fingerspell and gives the alphabet in ASL, the only thing I wish they would have also used actual signs too rather than just finger spell but this book was still great and I like the fingerspelling for the younger kids too.
April 10, 2020
Emma every day by C.L. Reid.
Emma Carter loves swimming, writing, and biking. In general, Emma loves life. Emma is Deaf and uses a cochlear implant to help her hear. She uses sign language as well. Every day is a new chance to have fun and Emma tries to do just that by conquering daily challenges with a positive attitude and nonstop determination.
A very good read. My girls loved it. They loved the pictures too. 5*.
Emma Carter loves swimming, writing, and biking. In general, Emma loves life. Emma is Deaf and uses a cochlear implant to help her hear. She uses sign language as well. Every day is a new chance to have fun and Emma tries to do just that by conquering daily challenges with a positive attitude and nonstop determination.
A very good read. My girls loved it. They loved the pictures too. 5*.
April 20, 2020
We absolutely loved this book! My daughter is a bit younger, so couldn’t read it herself, but I read it to her and we enjoyed learning the signs together. I have been wanting to teach her signing more, and this was a great way to start and to get her interested. The little illustrations were good and the story was wonderful and a great way to show children that they don’t need to fear fitting in or meeting new people.
July 6, 2020
This title fills a gap in titles available for early readers by featuring a young character who is deaf without it being the focus of the story. While Emma's deafness certainly plays a key role (as it would in any situation in her life), the story remains centered on her anxiety over attending a birthday party and wondering how she will fit in. Not only is this relatable to most kids, but it normalizes her deafness in a gentle way. We need more titles like this for young readers!
July 14, 2020
I requested and received an e-ARC of this book from C.L. Reid and Capstone through NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.
I LOVE THIS BOOK! This book teaches kids the ASL alphabet, how to hand spell, and how to sign a few key words from the book. I love that this book was written by a deaf-blind author that uses ASL to communicate. I think ASL should be taught in school and these books are a great way to introduce ASL to children. I cannot wait to read the three other Emma Every Day books; Going on a Field Trip, Crazy for Apples, and Tap Dance Troubles.
I LOVE THIS BOOK! This book teaches kids the ASL alphabet, how to hand spell, and how to sign a few key words from the book. I love that this book was written by a deaf-blind author that uses ASL to communicate. I think ASL should be taught in school and these books are a great way to introduce ASL to children. I cannot wait to read the three other Emma Every Day books; Going on a Field Trip, Crazy for Apples, and Tap Dance Troubles.
October 9, 2021
Emma is a young deaf girl who loves her family and her friends. Her best friend, Izzie, is having a birthday party! Emma isn’t sure if she’ll know anyone, if She’llbe able to communicate with anyone, and even if Izzie will like her gift. Read to hear that her fears get calmed. Finger spelling is throughout the book, and some ASL signs are pictured in the back.
I love this series! My four year old has enjoyed the stories and learning some signs!
I love this series! My four year old has enjoyed the stories and learning some signs!
February 22, 2020
This was such a fun book to read. Emma, is a sweet girl who is deaf. The books language is important, instead of saying “said” it says “signed” differentiating. I loved that. There were ASL words signed through the book for kids to learn how to properly fingerspell.
Inclusion and representation is important. This was a great story showcasing a beautiful difference in Emma.
Inclusion and representation is important. This was a great story showcasing a beautiful difference in Emma.
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