Super Kena is a children’s book, written by Becky Cymbaluk and illustrated by Zuzana Svobodová, which tells the story of a little girl with a hearing loss. After Kena has a bad day at school when the other children tease her for her hearing aids, her mother explains to her that they tease her because they […]
“As an elementary school teacher, I am always on the look-out for books that are mirrors and windows for my students. Students need to see themselves in books – books read to them or read by them – to empower themselves. They also need to be able to look out in the world, beyond themselves,
“Whether you’re trying to teach your child empathy for other people’s differences, or have a child who is differently-abled who needs to know they aren’t alone, Super Kena is here to save the day! With a relatable story and charming illustrations, Super Kena is a fantastic story for children and families to enjoy over and
“Finally! A perfect book is released that addresses all ABILITIES and teaches kids that they are all more alike than different. Super Kena is the new age Super Hero for all kids. The author has taken a sensitive subject and made all of her readers feel like Super Heroes! I love this book and it
A delightfully entertaining picture book for children ages 4-8, “Super Kena – A Girl Made Fierce With Hearing Aids” is unreservedly recommended for families, daycare centers, preschools, elementary schools, and community library picture book collections in general, and Children’s Special Needs Books in particular. Midwest Book Review Reviewer’s Choice
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