Review: Silent Words Speak Loudly!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 11, 2013
It has been a privilege to read "Silent Words".  This book will benefit in a multitude of settings.  It could be used for children when they lose a loved one, but could also be used to help them in the trials and long road to recovery when they have been abused in some way.  I could see it be put to use for a bullying situation as well.The way Chantal Fournier was able to capture the delicate innocent mind of a young child in a situation of shock is stunning.  For any parent this is the type of book you will want to reach for if ever your child encounters a situation that emotionally stunts them.I also believe it would help teachers to use this book as a teaching tool to help students at a middle elementary level age to understand how to speak out when they have already been scarred, i.e. in a bullying situation when children have not been taught they should not say cruel things that hurt.  Or can help prepare children for future hurt as they grow up.The many illustrations throughout "Silent Words" depicted Zelda's unspoken thoughts, were outstanding and should be noted.  It is true the story is told well enough to explain itself, however Nicolas Lajeunesse put the story into picture form for children as well.Great book and easy read with many applications!I was given this book in exchange for an honest review.  Review by Donna/BookTiger