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Title details for My Extraordinary Face by Marissa Suchyta - Available

My Extraordinary Face

by Marissa Suchyta
Samir Mardini
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Whether a child is living with a facial difference or struggling with bullying, this heartwarming story explores the ups and downs of growing up with a visible difference. Told through the lens of four children with a spectrum of facial differences, including vitiligo, port wine stain, Treacher Collins Syndrome, and cleft palate, this gentle story guides young listeners to build a healthy relationship with their appearance and better understand the challenges faced by others. Expertly crafted by world-renowned facial surgeon Samir Mardini, MD, and Marissa Suchyta, MD, PhD, My Extraordinary Face is a must-listen for any child struggling with self-acceptance. Filled with practical advice and reflective prompts, as well as impactful back matter, this indispensable tool teaches children to embrace their unique features and celebrates all that makes them who they are. Join along on this journey of self-love and acceptance!

  • Creators

  • Series

    Edge of Medicine

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    May 14, 2024

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781666660234
      • File size: 6471 KB
      • Duration: 00:13:28

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      July 1, 2024

      PreS-Gr 2-The audiobook-thoughtfully, reassuringly read by Johnson-is most effective as a supplement to print. In an example of "a picture is worth a thousand words," Violet Tobacco's vibrant illustrations immediately reveal the "extraordinary" qualities of the faces highlighted here, including a prominent birthmark, cleft lip, and more. The text is full of soothing affirmations, but the aural outcome is considerably more general: "Every face is special. Your face is one of a kind." Indications of potential negative interactions are implied rather than intuitively obvious as seen on the page. Bolstered by their own experiences working with children with facial differences, doctors Suchyta and Mardini offer realistic tools for self-care and self-advocacy in a world where kindness can be too rare. Their detailed caregivers' addendum-with useful, practical tactics (including role-play)-is a valuable bonus. VERDICT Print and audio together present a symbiotically useful pairing.

      Copyright 2024 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

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Languages

  • English

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