Amelia Lends a Hand

Amelia's Notebooks #12

by Marissa Moss

Amelia had expected to have a quiet summer, but instead she makes friends with a deaf boy who moves in next door, deals with her grouchy older sister, has an asthma attack, and goes to a family reunion. Features hand-printed text and drawings and thirty-two sign language flash cards.Amelia has a busy summer as she makes friends with a deaf boy, deals with her grouchy older sister, has an asthma attack, and goes to a family reunion.

Genres: Childrens, Middle Grade, School, Fiction

32 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2002

About the author

Marissa Moss has written more than seventy books, from picture books to middle-grade and young adult novels. Best known for the Amelia's Notebook series, her books are popular with teachers and children alike. Her picture book Barbed Wire Baseball won the California Book Award gold medal. Moss is also the founder of Creston Books, an independent children's publishing house.

Reviews

[katyjanereads · Rating 5 out of 5]

1. I read these books when I was a kid and was obsessed with them.
2. I remember having a fascination with sign language when I was young and still remember the alphabet.
3. It's funny how different Cleo and Amelia are. Or that just may be Amelia's perspective.
4. I'm an English teacher and I have my kids draw and write in a notebook.
5. Perfect for elementary ages kids and reluctant readers.

[Shan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great for kids.

[Pete · Rating 3 out of 5]

Inclusivity!

[Elise · Rating 4 out of 5]

In this "journal," Amelia learns that her new neighbor loves rocket ships- just like her! The only problem is, he doesn't answer her when she calls over to him. Feeling hurt, she vows to get his attention somehow. However, she later finds out that his name is Enzo and he is deaf.

Amelia faces this new challenge head on- learning as much sign language she can with the help of her patient new friend, Enzo, and his brother, who translates for her. Along the way, Amelia learns a thing or two about how Enzo experiences the world and forms relationships.

This book is a great way to approach physical differences among kids!