book by Michelle Wagner

Author Interview and Book Review

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Book Detail

Book Title:  Mickey on the Move by Michelle Wagner
Category:  Children’s Non-Fiction (Ages 3-7),  38 pages
Genre:  Children’s Picture Book
Publisher:  Mascot Books
Release date:   Jan, 2021
Content Rating:  G for everyone.

Book Description

In this bighearted book, the real story of a young boy with deafness in his ears is aided by his mother and teachers in navigating new school experiences. Mickey is just like everyone else, except he wears cochlear implants and has to do things just a little differently than most. This charming tale reminds us that we can all find happiness if we lean on and support each other.

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My Thoughts

Picture book about being deaf

 
Mickey is a sixth grader who is once again starting at a new school. While other children in the neighborhood are excited and nervous, Mickey is completely used to starting school. He and his mother just take notes to make sure he has what he needs.
 
We quickly learn that Mikey  is used to new schools because he has different needs than his friends. 
 
The story covers what Mikey’s day is like with the different challenges that he is faced since he was born profoundly deaf. After many visits to doctors they decided on bilateral cochlear implants, though there are still many hurdles for them to get over in order to get to a better place. Mickey can now hear, but that doesn’t mean normally. 
 
The story is about Mickey’s first day of school and what he still needs to be successful. 
 
 

Concerns

I had a small concerns

  • I would have felt more comfortable if it had just focused on the first day of school rather than the fact that Mickey moves around, which really wasn’t addressed and thus made the title a bit confusing.

Conclusion

Regardless of my concerns, which I mentioned are small, I definitely recommend this story book. Anything that teaches and brings new understanding to disabilities is very important.  Though I hate to use that word, since many with this classification are less disabled than those classified as normal. And that’s a positive statement in their behalf, since I truly admire their attitude and fortitude. 

I’m wondering if this wouldn’t be good to address in a chapter book, since I know there is much more to Mickey and Michelle’s story.

I recommend this for classrooms and libraries, and of course individuals.
 
My thanks to iRead Book Tours and the author for a copy of this book. My review is my opinion and not influenced by the review book.

Rating: ☆☆☆☆

 
 

Meet the Author

Born and raised in Chicago, Michelle Wagner was always a very positive and outgoing woman. Her energetic love for children and zest for life was admired by everyone who knew her. Michelle is a realtor whose career background involved restaurants and always helping other people. She has dedicated time and support to charities and events to help other children with hearing loss and assist families as they work through the different approaches to raising a special needs child in a typical environment.

connect with author: website ~ instagram

 
Tour Schedule:
Feb 1 – Cover Lover Book Reviewer – book review / author interview / giveaway
Feb 1 – Working Mommy Journal – book review / giveaway
Feb 3 – michellemengsbookblog3 – book review / author interview / giveaway
Feb 4 – Sefina Hawke’s Books – book spotlight
Feb 5 – Bound 4 Escape – book review / giveaway
Feb 8 – The Adventures Of A Travelers Wife – book review / author interview / giveaway
Feb 9 – She Just Loves Books – book review / giveaway
Feb 10 – Because I said so — and other adventures in Parenting – book review / giveaway
Feb 11 – A Mama’s Corner of the World – book review / giveaway
Feb 11 – Sandra’s Book Club – book spotlight / guest post
Feb 11 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review / author interview / giveaway
Feb 12 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book review / author interview / giveaway
Feb 15 – Rockin’ Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway
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Feb 17 – The Momma Spot – book review / giveaway
Feb 18 – Westveil Publishing – book review / guest post / giveaway
Feb 19 – Books for Books – book spotlight
Feb 22 – Library of Clean Reads – book review / giveaway
Feb 23 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway
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