Elana's Ears, or How I Became the Best Big Sister in the World [Paperback]

Gloria Roth Lowell (Author), Karen Stormer Brooks (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Lacey's luxurious life as an "only dog" changes the day Mom and Dad bring home a new baby. While Lacey goes through all of the confusion and upset that any child feels when presented with a new sister or brother, she eventually starts to like having baby Elana around, and even tries to teach her a favorite hobby: barking. But when Elana takes no no tice of all the noise, Lacey realizes that Elana can't hear, and she v ows to become "Elana's ears"y and the best big sister in the world. With wry commentary, Lacey offers children a refreshingly honest and funny glimpse at parents, new babies, and growing toddlers. For parents, a comprehensive afterword by Jane Annunziata, Psy.D. describes childr en's common responses to new siblings and offers extensive how-to recommendations for making the adjustment as easy as possible.

Product Details

• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Magination Press; 1 edition (February 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1557987025
• ISBN-13: 978-1557987020
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,218,048 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #100 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Issues > New Sibling

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST READ FOR KIDS -- AND THEIR PARENTS, February 23, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Elana's Ears, or How I Became the Best Big Sister in the World (Paperback)

A terrific children's book that will satisfy adults too. The story of a dog who feels dislocated by the arrival of a new child in the family and then discovers that the child is hearing impaired, only to become the child's guardian angel and the "best big sister in the world". The author's wry style and the sensitive treatment of the issues of both sibling rivalry and disability are impressive. A great way to read something meaningful to your kids.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Educational and Heartwarming, April 3, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Elana's Ears, or How I Became the Best Big Sister in the World (Hardcover)

My mom, a speech pathology teacher, recommended this book tome. I thought it was very well written and offered a lot of insightinto what it must be like having someone you love be hearing impaired. I would recommed this book and feel it could be used effectively in a classroom setting.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for Teaching!, April 28, 2002

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Ashley Perlman (Allentown, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Elana's Ears, or How I Became the Best Big Sister in the World (Paperback)

I am a 3rd grade teacher. I used this book in my class to introduce the topic of deafness and how helpful pets can be. This is a touching story that is both informative and funny. I loved it and so did the kids!