She is deaf too and is feeling the music through the vibration of the floor. Mr. Samuels hands each student a balloon to hold in their laps through which they can feel the music themselves. After the concert, the percussionist talks to the students in American Sign Language about being a deaf musician. The story is a wonderfully written inspirational piece, which aims to make the point that deafness is not a disability and that people who are deaf can accomplish anything that hearing people. It is a wonderfully innovative book that integrates children's literature and American Sign Language.
Picture books are great for all ages to read and enjoy.
They are even better when they relate to some sort of message or moral. This concept of accepting and acknowledging the hearing impaired is an important one that is not yet fully experienced by the education world. Through this book the author brings to light to wonders of being hearing impaired and the beauty of music. It is a great way of showing how children who are not deaf and children who are deaf can both experience music. It lets children know that even though there may be differences between them they can all encounter the same experiences.