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Charlie Who Couldn't Say His Name

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Charlie Who Couldn't Say His Name by ASHA certified speech therapist Davene Fahy is the story of a little five year old boy whose inability to pronounce his name is a source of constant frustration. When playground bullies tease Charlie, he bursts into tears. But then, with help from a speech therapy program at school, Charlie learns to speak clearly. A "must" addition for school and community library collections, and quite appropriately illustrated by Carol Inouye, Charlie Who Couldn't Say His Name is the perfect picture book choice for children ages 4 to 8, especially those who, like Charlie, are involved in speech therapy too.

"Charlie is written with sensitivity, charmingly illustrated and the gentle mood of its content is certain to be meaningful to all young children and especially the child with a speech impairment," said Marti Reed of the Personal Book Store in Thomaston.

This is a wonderful book to read with children, particularly any child experiencing speech difficulties. The illustrations are lovely and it has a simple story that will resonate for all children. I would recommend this book to both parents and professionals.

Charlie cuts across all lines - socioeconomic, ethnic, whatever - because any kid can have a speech problem and many kids encounter the pain of being made fun of by their peers. This book reassures kids that they can overcome their problems and survive the jeers and taunts and along the way, provides an object lesson for children who might do the taunting. The beautifully illustrated book keeps it all simple in the process and provides parents, teachers and other adults who read to children with a book that will engage kids and provide an important lesson, but not in a heavy-handed way. Charlie is a must for young children.

In this uplifting tale, Charlie is a boy with a speech problem who gets taunted on the playground. He is devastated when schoolyard bullies make fun of the way he says his name. But with the help of his Speech Therapist, he becomes a winner in the end.- Lynn Ascrizzi- Kennebec Journal

"This gentle book about a 5 -year old with speech problems will speak to all kids and also to teachers, parents and speech therapists." Stevie Kumble, Camden Herald

"Charlie grips my heart and soul causing me to think of the many children I have known with similar fears and pain. In his few words, Charlie helps us understand the feelings of being different. May all our children learn to shout out their names with great celebration." Candice Bray-Learning Disabilities Specialist."

Any parent, teacher or friend of a child with a speech difficulty, as well as the child himself, will find this book helpful and hopeful. With a gentle, straightforward story and charming watercolor illustrations "Charlie" describes the frustration and embarrassment associated with speech problems. Poor Charlie can't say his own name. Fortunately for Charlie his articulation problem is identified by his sympathetic teacher who sends him to a speech therapist. The enthusiastic and friendly therapist works with Charlie until he can say his name "just fine".