An affirming story about dyslexia, creativity, and different ways of learning Beatrice has big ideas and a wonderful imagination, but reading and writing can feel challenging. At school, it isn’t always easy for others to recognize her strengths. When a thoughtful teacher introduces a new way for Beatrice to share her stories, she discovers that learning doesn’t have to look the same for everyone. This warm picture book celebrates creativity, problem-solving, and self-belief, showing children that dyslexia is just one part of who they are. With an encouraging message and a relatable classroom setting, the story supports conversations about learning differences, confidence, and recognizing individual strengths. The book is set in EasyReading, a dyslexia-friendly font, making it more accessible for emerging readers and readers who benefit from accessible text. Key features: Positive Representation of Dyslexia : Portrays a child with dyslexia whose creativity and storytelling are recognized and valued - Strengths-Based Message : Emphasizes self-belief, problem-solving, and honoring different ways of learning - Supportive Learning Environment : Highlights how understanding educators can help children share ideas and succeed in the classroom - Accessible Design : Set in EasyReading, a dyslexia-friendly font that supports readability for emerging readers and readers who benefit from accessible text - Trusted Publisher : From Magination Press, the children’s imprint of the American Psychological Association, dedicated to emotional well-being and healthy development PreS-Gr 3-Dyslexia is hard for children and adults to understand. Do children with dyslexia have trouble reading fluently? Do they reverse their letters? Do they struggle with writing? The answer is "Sometimes." This book succeeds as a story about dyslexia not because the characters spout definitions of dyslexia, but rather because the story opens a window into the mind of one dyslexic child, Bea, and shows readers how adults can make a significant impact on the emotional state, and therefore the education, of children with learning differences. Although she is a great storyteller at home (a "real word slinger"), at school Bea usually feels stuck and finds reading and writing difficult because the words jump around the page. Her school experience is altered forever when her teacher, Ms. Bloom, tells her she has a "brilliant brain" and gives her a tape recorder for her stories. With that device, her imagination soars, the words flow, and she makes friends. The last, tacked-on page shows us that she grows up to be an author. The illustrations are wonderful, with a warm, brown tone throughout, and the characters have simple yet expressive faces. The back matter includes a note that defines dyslexia, provides symptoms to look for, and describes treatment possibilities. VERDICT A heartwarming story that will expand the understanding of dyslexia for children and adults.-Sally James, South Hillsborough Elem. Sch., CAα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. A child with dyslexia gains confidence in herself… Appropriately, said text is set in a readable, sans-serif type to support dyslexic readers who might encounter her story… Affirming and helpful. ― Kirkus Reviews This book succeeds as a story about dyslexia not because the characters spout definitions of dyslexia, but rather because the story opens a window into the mind of one dyslexic child, Bea, and shows readers how adults can make a significant impact on the emotional state, and therefore the education, of children with learning differences… A heartwarming story that will expand the understanding of dyslexia for children and adults. ― School Library Journal The teacher’s supportive actions are wonderful to see, but even better is how the tape recorder helps Bea connect with her classmates. Printed in a dyslexia-friendly font, this affirming story about finding your feet and your voice is a lovely confidence booster for young readers, especially those who may learn differently. ― Booklist A child with dyslexia gains confidence in herself… Appropriately, said text is set in a readable, sans-serif type to support dyslexic readers who might encounter her story… Affirming and helpful. ― Kirkus Reviews This book succeeds as a story about dyslexia not because the characters spout definitions of dyslexia, but rather because the story opens a window into the mind of one dyslexic child, Bea, and shows readers how adults can make a significant impact on the emotional state, and therefore the education, of children with learning differences… A heartwarming story that will expand the understanding of dyslexia for children and adults. ― School Library Journal The teacher’s supportive actions are wonderful to see, but even better is how the tape recorder helps Bea connect with her classmates. Printed in a dyslexia-friendly font