EPISODE · Nov 28, 2023 · 5 MIN
Episode 22: ”Song for a Whale” by: Lynne Kelly
from Book Tastings- hook, chapter 1 reading, read aloud, circle time, picture books, YA Fiction, YA Books, classic books, relevant books · host Anne Herold- Read aloud, Teacher, Homeschooling mom, Books
Hey there teachers, in the classroom and those at home, need someone to help you get the kids into reading? Join me in this week's episode while I read aloud the first chapter of "Song for a Whale" by: Lynne Kelly. From fixing the class computer to repairing old radios, twelve-year-old Iris is a tech genius. But she's the only deaf person in her school, so people often treat her like she's not very smart. If you've ever felt like no one was listening to you, then you know how hard that can be. When she learns about Blue 55, a real whale who is unable to speak to other whales, Iris understands how he must feel. Then she has an idea: she should invent a way to "sing" to him! But he's three thousand miles away. How will she play her song for him? If you enjoyed this first chapter please screenshot today's episode and share it on your IG stories and tag me @booktastingspodcast. Want to keep reading?? Here is a click to buy the book: Song for a Whale. Loved this book and interested in seeing what else this author has written be sure to check out Lynne Kelly. Enjoy, Anne Disclaimer: Some of the following links contain affiliate links in which I receive small commission.
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Hey there teachers, in the classroom and those at home, need someone to help you get the kids into reading? Join me in this week's episode while I read aloud the first chapter of "Song for a Whale" by: Lynne Kelly. From fixing the class computer to repairing old radios, twelve-year-old Iris is a tech genius. But she's the only deaf person in her school, so people often treat her like she's not very smart. If you've ever felt like no one was listening to you, then you know how hard that can be.When she learns about Blue 55, a real whale who is unable to speak to other whales, Iris understands how he must feel. Then she has an idea: she should invent a way to "sing" to him! But he's three thousand miles away. How will she play her song for him? If you enjoyed this first chapter please screenshot today's episode and share it on your IG stories and tag me @booktastingspodcast. Want to keep reading?? Here is a click to buy the book: Song for a Whale. Loved this book and interested in seeing what else this author has written be sure to check out Lynne Kelly. Enjoy, Anne Disclaimer: Some of the following links contain affiliate links in which I receive small commission.
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