Books Like The Printer
Families who loved The Printer by Myron Uhlberg often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved The Printer by Myron Uhlberg often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when you want to help your child see that what others might label a disability can actually be a unique and life-saving strength. It is perfect for children who are beginning to notice physical differences in others or who feel a quiet sense of pride in their own family's unconventional way of life. The story follows a young boy in 1940s New York who admires his father's work in a bustling newspaper pressroom. While the world may see his father as 'silent' because he is deaf, the boy sees a man who communicates with power and precision. When a fire breaks out, the father's mastery of American Sign Language becomes the key to saving his colleagues, transforming a moment of peril into a celebration of specialized skill. It is a beautiful, historically rich choice for kids ages 5 to 10 that fosters deep empathy and respect for the deaf community.
