PRAISE FOR A WALK IN THE WORDS
* “Talbott does a brilliant job of illuminating the feeling of dyslexia through his watercolor and colored pencil illustrations. . . . Leavened with humor, charm, and a child’s self-empowerment, this is an important book both for struggling readers and for classmates who need to cultivate a dose of empathy.” —SLJ STAR
"Expertly captures the claustrophobic crush of unknown vocabulary, first as a downpour of squiggles from the sky, then as a gnarled, dark forest with words lining the branches. . . . . Talbott excels at evincing concepts visually, and this talent is in evidence here as his protagonist first struggles then gains mastery, surfing confidently down a wave of words. Patience and curiosity (along with some fierce determination) can unlock incredible stories. A striking visual representation of how the label 'bad reader' can feel." —Kirkus
"Seamless interplay between the text and the art . . . amplifies the text. . . . A personal, visually arresting read for those who may find themselves learning at a different pace." —PW
"Expressive. . . . Imaginative illustrations. . . . An encouraging picture book for those who struggle with reading." —Booklist
