Knock Knock

For kids who struggle with physical difficulties or disabilities, a magical tale of a boy with hearing loss impairment helps them and their peers understand, visualize, and preserve one's identity beyond any barrier. The body may fail his hearing, but he does not fail himself; and with the support of his mother and a tiny creature with a huge bag, he just might find a way! , , Shireen Sabanegh, an inclusive teacher and disability activist who champions the need to empower all kids to live their own childhood by establishing least restrictive environments, illustrates her strong belief in the transformative power of a good story through the compassionate story of a little disabled boy. Written in the first person, she invites us all, young and old, to go through his relatable journey, and inspires us to notice the little daily things and appreciate them in a witty, expressive, and magical setting. , , Gulsah Alcin Ozek's sweet illustrations are loud with meaning and sounds that perfectly balance the theme of hearing loss with empathy, beauty, joy, and tenderness.