I recieved a great childrens book to review. Dudley’s solo. The book was very fun and my daughter took to it immediatly. she wanted to read it over and over.  so after a couple times, she had to read on her own(try at least she’s only 4).

dudley is deaf, but that doesn’t stop him from being just like the other kids in children’s band.  Even though he can’t hear or speak he manages to amaze everyone and fit in with his own solo at the choir concert.

I really like this book, it has a great message. Just because someone is different doesn’t mean they can’t fit in. i tried to explain that to my daughter and tell her not to treat people different either.

i would recommend reading this to your child it is a great book

The Author:

Tiffany Alexander resides in Atlanta, Ga., and works as an editor for CNN. She is a member of the Independent Books Publishers Association, The National Association of Black Journalists, Hampton University Alumni Association and the African-American Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. She is currently working on the next book in the Children’s Band series called “Ebenezer Opens a Savings Account.” For more information, please visit www.ChildrensBand.com.

Tiffany Alexander believes it is possible to teach children to embrace the qualities that make them different. In her new children’s book, “Dudley’s Solo” (Alexander Vision LLC, March 2009), Alexander reveals how positive attitudes can change the way we tackle obstacles in our lives. She speaks to kids and parents alike on embracing our differences, being thankful for our God-given talents and realizing the importance of helping others.

“Growing up visually impaired had a tremendous impact on my life,” says Alexander, who was legally blind until middle school. “I could do what most of the kids could do, but I always had limitations. As hard as it was to be different, I gained inner-strength and the desire to persevere no matter what.”

“Children’s band was instrumental in my spiritual and social growth. Like Dudley, this is where I received my earliest encouragement,” Alexander says. “The other kids and I learned the importance of volunteering, being a good citizen, and mostly importantly, I learned that I could do anything if I put my mind to it.”

“Dudley’s Solo” encourages kids to

have self-confidence and to believe in themselves

embrace their differences

never give up on something you really want and

find the positive lesson in every challenge they are handed.