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The Land of the Lullaby

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My young son really enjoys the illustrations in this book, and likes having the story read to him. The information regarding sign language and braille that is included in the book is a great plus.

I am the mother of a child with Down Syndrome and I look for books that put a graceful spin on disabilities to read to all my kids. This was a great book with great characters and the illustrations were adorable. My 8 year old loved it and reads it to her 9 month old brother who has DS. I will even admit to really liking it myself!! Thanks for a wonderful adventure Mr. Smith.

The Barstow School

December 1, 2002

To Whom it May Concern:
When Christopher Smith contacted my office to review The Land of the Lullaby I was delighted to have the opportunity to consider his work. I shared the book with faculty members as well as the Lower School Librarian, Lynn Christopher who has been a faculty member for 9 years. The unanimous opinion shared by all is that The Land of the Lullaby is an innovative, warm and delightful story featuring heroes that can be proud of and it included an important message for children.

Chris came for a visit to the school and spent the afternoon reading his story to Lower School students. Our students clearly enjoyed the story and were charmed by Chris's kind and gentle manner. The students were encouraged by the challenges faced by the characters and reveled in their overcoming of obstacles. The message of cooperation rang through to our students as it will to all who read this wonderful story.

I highly recommend The Land of the Lullaby and feel that the message and style of writing will reach many students, both old and young.


Sincerely,
Lisa Pelofsky
Director of Development

Emory College | faculty of arts and sciences


I take pleasure in endorsing the work of an Emory College graduate. Christopher Smith has collaborated with illustrator Ryan Haralson to spin a delightful and instructive tale in The Land Of the Lullaby. Youngsters will easily identify with the trio of insect-heroes and enjoy their adventure along with Peek-A-Boo Trail. Their story offers valuable insights about teamwork, strengths and talents that compensate for disabilities, and respect for others who are different. But the lessons it imparts do not intrude upon the carefree whimsicality that gives The Land of the Lullaby its charm. I look forward to reading it to my granddaughter.


Peter W. Dowell Professor of English and Senior Associate Dean

KANSAS STATE SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND

December 19, 2002

Dear Mr. Smith
I am delighted that your book, Land of the Lullaby, will soon be published. The creatively conceived and drawn characters of the book will provide children with and without disabilities a positive view of the value of individual differences, with a focus on the power of teamwork. As someone who has worked the field of educational services for children with visual impairments for 25 years, I am confident that Land of the Lullaby will be treasured by children with impaired sight, and that it will draw their sighted peers toward a re-evaluation of what it means to have a disability.

All children will benefit from a book that is attractive, fun to read, and full of positive messaged about what is really important in the make-up of the individual and in the make-up of a goal-focused group. The inclusion of Braille will make it truly special, as much so for sighted kids as for those who are Braille users. Land of the Lullaby is a great little book, and I know that our school library and many others will want to have a copy.


Sincerely,
William Daugherty, Superintendent