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Bea and Min are two sisters who couldn't be more different. Bea loves everything to be organized and in order and her favorite activity is reading. Min thrives in a messy environment and prefers to tell her own stories than to read them. They grew up in the same house for so long, but one day, a new development changes everything. Min loses her ability to talk. It's like the words get stuck and a monster placed a curse on her. Instead of trying to get help, Min hides her stammer out of embarrassment, unsure what's going on with her. Eventually, it's Bea who shows her the light and helps her out of the dark place she stumbles into. Because unfortunately, the stammer is here to stay.

WHEN THE STAMMER CAME TO STAY is a children's book that's full of sibling love and brings awareness to disabilities, such as stammers. It addresses self-esteem and highlights the impact disabilities can place on children. The illustrations are gorgeous with the attention to detail and I love the vertical spread of the house they live in. My favorite part of the illustrations is the emphasis on the stammer and how the illustrator makes it come to life like it's a tangible thing. Because that's how Min sees it since it's the only thing that makes sense to her. I love how Bea is supportive of Min and gets right to the grind of reading to find any way to help her overcome the stammer.



Final Verdict: I would recommend this to children aged six and older who are in school settings. It's a great resource for those who may struggle with a disability because it's a way to see they aren't alone. It's also a great way to bring awareness to other children.