Many school children are diagnosed with dyslexia every year. Parents are often completely lost not knowing how to handle such devastating news.
If you are a parent or teacher looking for a way to talk to a child about dyslexia I highly recommend reading Horatio Humble Beats the Big “D”.
Horatio Humble Beats the Big “D” is a fun rhyming book written by Margot Finke. Margot is a talented author who has a unique ability to write in beautiful rhyme. In this delightful book, the author tackles a very serious subject in a fun and easy to read story.
Dealing and understanding dyslexia is not easy, but Horatio’s story offers hope that plausible solutions are possible. The story details ways that all children with dyslexia can overcome the disability with help from teachers and supportive parents.
The illustrations, masterfully done by Ellen Gurak, capture quite well the emotional up and down Horatio goes through upon learning about his dyslexia.
Lastly, the author provides two pages of reference material included at the back of the book. A parent with a dyslexic child will find the resource very informative. I am sure parents and children will be encouraged to learn that Bill Gates and Albert Einstein overcame dyslexia along with famous actors such as Tom Cruise and Orlando Bloom.
Article comments
1 - Nancy Stewart
I taught elementary school for thirteen years and saw firsthand the debilitating outcomes of some children suffering from Dyslexia. Cudos to Margot for her much needed book and to Nicole for the review.
2 - Nicole Weaver
Hi Nancy,
Thanks so much for stopping by. Appreciate it greatly!
Nicole Weaver
3 - Karen Cioffi
I read Horatio Humble and it's a wonderful and very useful book for teachers, parents, and children.
4 - Nicole Weaver
Hi karen,
You are so right! This book is a real gem!
Nicole Weaver
5 - kathy stemke
Thanks for the great review of Margot Finke's book. Teachers will appreciate this book to open conversation about this important subject. Thanks Margot-you hit this one out of the park.
6 - Nicole Weaver
Hi Kathy,
Margot certainly did hit this one out of the park. Well penned! She is so darn talented. We are all very blessed indeed to know her. Thanks a mil for stopping by!
Kind regards,
Nicole Weaver
Author- Marie and Her Friend the Sea Turtle
7 - Connie Arnold
Great review, Nicole. Margot certainly has quite a talent for writing in rhyme. I'm sure this book is great fun and helpful as well.
8 - Nicole Weaver
Connie,
I confer with you! Margot is extremely talented when it comes to writing in rhyme. Thanks for stopping by, appreciate it greatly!
Nicole Weaver
Children's Author
Marie and her Friend the sea Turtle
9 - Andrew
Its sad to think so many children and adults that are not diagnosed can't full fill their true potential. It sad because most dyslexics have a great imagination and originality in what they do.