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"Improve your child's speech and language skills with this interactive educational story! Just as a bunny can communicate without making sound, we can get our point across without using our voice. Join Simon the bunny's adventure as he travels through New York City using nonverbal communication. Written by a Speech-Language Pathologist, Listening Ears includes 30 functional actions such as pointing, waving, and smiling. Readers use their ""listening ears"" while learning to imitate gestures and facial expressions, an important foundational skill for early language development and successful communication. Beautiful illustrations for visual prompting Images of iconic New York City landmarks and neighborhoods Context-based learning approach Practical actions used in everyday communication Purposely designed based on early language milestones Listening Ears is a perfect gift for a parent, teacher, occupational therapists, and speech therapists as a way to improve communication skills for young learners. It can be used for both the special education population, as well as for typically developing children to facilitate language development. Instead of using flashcards or worksheets, this book specifically targets early language development using a story-based approach, an evidence-based strategy shown to enhance learning. Enjoy helping your reader follow Simon the bunny's adventure while having fun and incorporating movement."

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"""Listening Ears by Laura Lachance is a book that children and parents will love! As a Speech-Language Therapist, I appreciate the acknowledgement of the importance of nonverbal communication throughout the book. Not all children or adults communicate with spoken words, and Lachance's book recognizes and celebrates the ability to express yourself through actions. Following Simon the Bunny around New York City while imitating his movements is educational and entertaining! In addition, the fabulous illustrations by Megan Casillas Irving add to the charm of this book. The pictures are the perfect combination of realistic and storybook fantasy. Outstanding first children's book by Lachance and I look forward to more of her work."" - Jennifer Murphy, M.S., CCC-SLP"

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Laura Lachance is a nationally accredited Speech-Language Pathologist working for the New York City Department of Education in Brooklyn. She also provides speech and communication services for clients of all ages at her private practice, The Talk Shop.

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