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

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

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Product Description
Lacey's luxurious life as an only child changes the day Mom and Dad bring home a new baby. Although Lacey goes through all the confusion and upset that any child feels when presented with a new sister or brother, she eventually comes to like having Elana around.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• 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.com Sales Rank: #637,772 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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

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

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

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!