We picked up a sweet little book at AGBell called "Let's Hear it for Almigal" by Wendy Kupfer.
The story is about Almigal or "Ali," a happy, spunky little girl with a BIG personality who feels unlucky because she can’t hear everything she wants to hear. Written in a similar style to Fancy Nancy and illustrated just as beautifully, Almigal loves to celebrate her friends differences including her own hearing aids. One day, Almigal can't hear as well and must get Cochlear Implants.
When I read this book to Lily, the moment I said Cochlear Implants, her eyes got big and her mouth fell open. I didnt realize just how impactful this type of story could be for her. Seeing a lively little girl who talks non-stop, loves pink and wears cochlear implants was definitely someone she could relate to.
The story continues with Almigal jumping in a pool and getting in trouble because her CIs aren't waterproof. Lily instantly started asking why she didn't wear Neptunes. (My how times change so quickly.) And then Almigal's dog ran off with her CIs. While this is something Lily's dog would have done if given the opportunity, there is no way Lily would allow this to happen. She doesn't take her CIs off.
The story ends with Almigal's parents putting her to bed and now she can hear them saying that they love her. Tears! Great book. Thanks for writing it Wendy.
This makes my heart smile!! Thank you!!!
Posted by: Deb | July 20, 2012 at 12:05 PM