Finding a common language
Thomas Bergman
Finding a common language
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Children Living With Deafness
by Thomas Bergman
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
What if you found yourself in a new school where everyone speaks a different way? Imagine learning to understand a whole new language made with your hands! Can one little girl discover the magic of sign language and make friends in her special school?
Quick Assessment
This gentle fiction follows a six-year-old girl as she navigates her first days at a nursery school for the deaf, introducing young readers to the experience of deafness and sign language. Suitable for early readers aged 5 to 8, it offers an accessible look at inclusion and communication differences without distressing content. Parents can appreciate the positive representation of disability and the focus on friendship and learning.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LS — Light — SocialNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 1555329160
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- Gareth Stevens Pub
- Published
- 1989
- Type
- Fiction