Return to Search
I Deaf-Initely Can
Karlie Waldrip
9798894435107
English
Deaf Culture and Identity
DHH Character Book
Description
table {mso-displayed-decimal-separator:"\."; mso-displayed-thousand-separator:"\,";} tr {mso-height-source:auto;} col {mso-width-source:auto;} td {padding-top:1px; padding-right:1px; padding-left:1px; mso-ignore:padding; color:black; font-size:11.0pt; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; text-decoration:none; font-family:Calibri, sans-serif; mso-font-charset:0; text-align:general; vertical-align:bottom; border:none; white-space:nowrap; mso-rotate:0;} .font46 {color:#0F1111; font-size:11.0pt; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; text-decoration:none; font-family:Calibri; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-charset:0;} .font47 {color:#0F1111; font-size:11.0pt; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; text-decoration:none; font-family:Calibri; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-charset:0;} .xl234 {color:#0F1111; font-family:Calibri; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-charset:0; vertical-align:top; border:.5pt solid #BFBFBF; background:#D9E1F2; mso-pattern:black none; white-space:normal;}

 """I Deaf-initely Can, Rhett the Heeler"" is a children's book that follows the story of Rhett, a deaf Australian Cattle Dog. Written from his perspective, learn about his experience at the shelter where he meets a deaf girl, Karlie (the author), who adopts him and teaches him sign language. The book highlights Rhett's journey as he overcomes obstacles, learns new skills, and forms meaningful connections with his deaf owner and other animals; showing the world that deaf dogs and people are able. Through Rhett's experiences, the book promotes themes of inclusion, acceptance, and the idea that differences should be celebrated. Rhett's story encourages readers to embrace their own unique qualities and capabilities.

Despite his deafness, Rhett learns to navigate the world with determination and resilience.

Category: Picture Book
Themes: American Sign Language, pet adoption, acceptance
Interest Level: Elementary (Grades K-4)"

 

 
Request This Item
You must be logged in as an in-state user to request this item.