“Tell me where the swans go in the winter
I need to know if the mute ones can sing.
Tell me why stars fall from the sky
I need to know if it is luck they bring.
Tell me why feathers land near you
I need to know if you’ve injured your wing.
Now, tell me where you end, my angel
For I no longer know where I begin.”
Kamand Kojouri
This beautiful book is published by Barrington Stoke
They have two more written by Gill Lewis
That Esther and I are going to read
They are Run Wild and Eagle Warrior
Barrington Stoke publish incredibly detailed resources
For schools and libraries
That are fantastic for home education too
For developing discussion around the book and the issues it raises
There are also some lovely creative writing ideas
Esther and I are going to introduce William to the story
And have our own little Book Talk Club
Barrington Stoke publish dyslexia friendly books
Which are proving to be brilliant for engaging and inspiring Esther
Esther is dyslexic and while she finds the physical act of reading difficult
She finds reading tiring
Her understanding of what she reads and especially of what she hears is incredible
She has a high level of intelligence and is very empathetic
What I love about Barrington Stoke
Is that they provide age appropriate accessible books
That make reading easier
But do not shy away from difficult topics, tricky concepts or complicated emotions
These books are going to make a HUGE difference to Esther
Swan Song already has
It is a stunning book that has completely captured our hearts