Common Sense Media Review
By Carrie Kingsley
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Engaging rhymes and fun images center on kid with dyslexia.
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What's the Story?
Different learning challenges are front and center in AARON SLATER, ILLUSTRATOR, as young Aaron faces another year of school where letters and words are a jumbled mess. He works hard and stays up late to write a story for his class assignment, and Aaron thinks telling stories is a magical and fascinating thing. But when it's time to share, his page is empty. Instead, he tells his story from memory, and fills the space with amazing images in this Questioneers picture book.
Is It Any Good?
Emerging readers with dyslexia will feel Aaron's anguish deeply, as he thinks he's failed to tell his story. But in Aaron Slater, Illustrator, the teacher's reaction to his storytelling is a beautiful way to bring out the very best in a child. She thanks him, and gives him the space to tell his stories with drawings and to learn to read on a different timeline. The focus on diversity of backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles allows readers to see themselves on the pages, and the extensive amount of information about dyslexia and other learning challenges is great background for kids and adults alike.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the teacher's response to Aaron's story in Aaron Slater, Illustrator. How is her response better than what Aaron was expecting?
Have you ever felt like you learn something at a different pace than your friends and classmates? How does that affect your school day?
Have you read other books in the Questioneers picture book series? Which ones are your favorites?
Book Details
- Author :
- Illustrator : David Roberts
- Genre : Picture Book
- Topics : Friendship
- Book type : Fiction
- Publisher : Abrams Books for Young Readers
- Publication date : November 2, 2021
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 5 - 7
- Number of pages : 40
- Available on : Audiobook (unabridged), Hardback, Apple Books, Kindle
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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