This is How We Talk by Jessica Slice and Caroline Cupp and Kayla Harren - OPTIONAL

This is How We Talk: a celebration of disability and connection by Jessica Slice and Caroline Cupp, illustrated by Kayla Harren. PICTURE BOOK. Penguin, 2025. $19. 9780593529935

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3), EL - OPTIONAL

APPEALS TO: SOME

Slice, Cupp, and Harren bring us another look at different abilities and the many ways they use to communicate many types of feelings. 

The back matter contains helpful information on the different abilities and communications in the book.  I also like the info on talking to kids about differing abilities. The tone of the book is still as “telling” as the first in the series, and the text is rhyming couplets, a little stilted.  I do believe that the sentiment and teaching are important.

Cindy, Middle School Librarian, MLS