{"product_id":"sams-neighborhood-how-one-deaf-neighbor-transformed-a-community-includes-more-than-20-asl-signs-isbn-9780063057067","title":"Sam's Neighborhood: How One Deaf Neighbor Transformed a Community – Includes More than 20 ASL Signs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom award-winning author Patricia McCormick, comes a picture book based on the true story of how one little girl inspired everyone on her block to learn American Sign Language (ASL), and how it transformed the whole community in the process. Perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eI Walk with Vanessa\u003c\/i\u003e by Kerascoët, \u003ci\u003eBe Kind \u003c\/i\u003eby Pat Zietlow Miller,\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eas well as readers looking for stories centering deaf protagonists. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSam loves her neighborhood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe recognizes her neighbors and wants to be friends. They want to be friends with her too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut it can be hard for them to understand each other: Sam talks with her hands. Her neighbors talk with their words—though she notices, they rarely talk with each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen one day, something wonderful happens that brings them all together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith 21 ASL signs illustrated within and backmatter that goes into Sam's real childhood story that inspired the book.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003ePraise for THE BICYCLE: \"A reflective story about the isolation of life as a child refugee and about the enduring effects of an act of kindness.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e★ Praise for THE BICYCLE: \"The big impact that a small gift of kindness makes on a child refugee is highlighted in this affecting picture-book memoir. [A]n inspirational push to pedal kindness forward.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for THE BICYCLE: “An important, stirring tale.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for THE BICYCLE: \"[A] hopeful, personal telling.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e★ Praise for SERGEANT RECKLESS: “Vividly brings to life the story of Sergeant Reckless, the only animal to officially hold military rank in the United States. This endearing story of wartime camaraderie won’t soon be forgotten.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e★ Praise for SERGEANT RECKLESS: “A rousing success. An engaging slice of history.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for SERGEANT RECKLESS: “[An] intriguing historical tale of an underdog. A warm human (and horse) interest story that feels fresh off a newsreel.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for SERGEANT RECKLESS: “Excellent. This well-illustrated war story will appeal to many, especially fans of Michael Morpurgo’s \u003cem\u003eWar Horse\u003c\/em\u003e. A strong selection.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for SERGEANT RECKLESS: “Engaging.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for SERGEANT RECKLESS: “A lively look at wartime animal heroism.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48588038537445,"sku":"NP9780063057067","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/sams-neighborhood-how-one-deaf-neighbor-transformed-a-community-includes-more-than-20-asl-signs-isbn-9780063057067","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}