I Belong Here

<p><strong>Duke the Deaf Dog learns that sometimes fitting in can be tough.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Meet Duke a fun-loving second grader who loves to draw play baseball and explore the world around him. With his hearing aid and American Sign Language Duke communicates in his own special way. But sometimes fitting in can be tough.</p><p><br></p><p>In this heartwarming chapter book Duke navigates school friendships and fun showing that everyone has their unique way to learn and play. Young readers will relate to Duke's struggles and triumphs as he finds his place in both the hearing and deaf worlds. Perfect for ages 6-10 this story celebrates accessibility inclusion and the challenges of self-discovery.</p><p><br></p><p>With easy-to-read text and engaging illustrations this book is ideal for emerging readers eager to explore new perspectives learn a bit of sign language and discover that being unique is what makes us special. </p><p><br></p><p>Emerging readers will love this engaging chapter book:</p><ol><li data-list=bullet><span class=ql-ui contenteditable=false></span>Insightful lessons on Deaf culture and ASL: Encourage understanding and empathy among young readers. </li><li data-list=bullet><span class=ql-ui contenteditable=false></span>Relatable school experiences: Address common classroom and social challenges faced by children. </li><li data-list=bullet><span class=ql-ui contenteditable=false></span>Fun and educational adventures: Inspire a love of learning and diversity.</li><li data-list=bullet><span class=ql-ui contenteditable=false></span>Plus join Slink the caterpillar in Slink's Question Crawl at the end of each chapter where our curious friend helps readers think about Duke's adventures and discover more about the story!</li></ol>