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I Have a Sister--My Sister Is Deaf

by Jeanne Whitehouse Peterson · 1977

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A young deaf child who loves to run and jump and play is affectionately described by her older sister. 'Can give young children an understanding of the fact that deaf children . . . share all the interests of children with normal hearing.' 'C. 'A friendly, affirmative look [at the everyday experiences of the two sisters].' 'BL. 1979 Coretta Scott King Award Honor Book

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Children's Books of 1977 (Library of Congress)

Themes
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Setting
1970s1970sMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrenspicture books
Length
short · 32 pages

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