About This Book
Reach for this book when your child feels misunderstood or is struggling to explain their unique sensory needs to others. It is an essential choice for families navigating a new disability diagnosis or for children who simply march to the beat of their own drum. Through the vibrant lens of a seaside Carnival, the story follows Cesaria, a young deaf girl who must advocate for herself when a teacher insists she wear shoes that block her ability to feel the music. It is a beautiful celebration of self-advocacy and sensory intelligence. Appropriate for children ages 4 to 8, this book moves beyond a simple lesson on inclusion to show how one child's perspective can enrich an entire community. Parents will appreciate the way it models gentle but firm boundary-setting. It teaches children that their way of experiencing the world is not just valid, but can be a gift to those around them when shared with confidence.
