Emiline

Loved this! Being dyslexic myself I thought I would check this out. I wish books like this had been around when I was growing up! It was delightful, sweet and had a wonderful message. It highlighted a problem some dyslexics face without bogging down the story so it could just as easily be enjoyed by any child. Along with this the artwork was adorable, the character and stead designs so cute! 
Where do I sign up to become a knight?!

Emiline is a short, thoughtful read that has a great message for children of all ages and abilities. Learning how to read can be difficult, especially for those with Dyslexia. The book uses a Dyslexia-friendly font which features inclined letters, heavy bottoms, and larger openings for letters like a and b. The use of this font helps readers distinguish between different letters which can make text easier to read. The book is not about being Dyslexic; however, it is about how to be persistent, even when things get hard. I think it's incredibly valuable for the book to situate the story in this way. So often those with different learning needs are meant to feel different or left out of the group, Emiline never does this. Emiline is always a part of a caring group with a teacher who doesn't leave her behind. She's praised for what she does well and is encouraged to continue to try at that which remains difficult. It's a great, short story with gorgeous illustrations sure to keep kids entertained. The theme of this book encourages kids to help one another develop their strengths and rely on others when they are in a time of need. That's a lesson we could all do with remembering.

Oh my gosh, this was so heartwarming! Now I need a physical copy to hug all night long. So sweet!

This is the story of Emiline, a child training to become a knight who has a hard time reading. While she’s brave and smart, she struggles when she must read books and magical words.

The book is a really uplifting story about overcoming challenges and never giving up. The best part: the book has been designed to be easier to read for children with dislexia!

As a school counselor, I highly recommend this book. I think there are a lot of children out there who really need to read something like this.

This book not only has beautiful  art, it features a little black, dyslexic girl as the protagonist, and uses a dyslexic-friendly font. It is lovely and inclusive, and I recommend it for every child.

Emiline is a beautiful children's book done in a watercolor style that invites the reader in.  Off the bat Emiline features a diverse protagonist in a fantasy setting, something that can be hard to find in younger children's literature.  The book also gives a vibe of embracing the imaginary play of children, involving dragons, knights, and ogres in a very simple story.  

One of the nicest things about this book is the way that it handles learning disabilities, dyslexia in particular.  When you look at the book one of the first things I noticed was the font.  While it can be easier to translate books for older children into dyslexia friendly font via e-readers it is harder to find picture book titles that it can easily be done for,  Emiline solves this problem by making the book in a font that has been shown to be easier for people with dyslexia to read.  This in combination with the struggles of the main character, and the trusted adult who helps her through them, makes it a really touching book.  One of the nicest things about the story is the emphasis on being brave for trying new things and conquering challenges, not to mention asking for help.  So often kids worry about being behind on reading or struggling, so having a book that really emphasizes the positives of asking for help is wonderful.

I think this book is a great addition to any children's collection because it can be enjoyed by all audience's, but does have benefits in particular for those with dyslexia.

A wonderful story that is concise with a clear message for young readers about the power and the privilege of becoming literate.