I am an adult, I bought this book for myself and I absolutely love it. The ability to listen is priceless.

A beautifully illustrated, inspirational book about an incredibly talented, differently-abled (you cannot see her as DISabled) musician – who just happens to be deaf. Evelyn Glennie – with the help of a very perceptive and encouraging music teacher – confounded all expectations of what a deaf person could achieve or should even dream of achieving, to not only learn to play percussion instruments, but to become an internationally renown professional percussionist. The book opens your eyes to new ways of perceiving and appreciating music, and shows you that sometimes, what general society sees as a disability, can be redefined and reworked as a gift – you just need to dream, and believe. “Evelyn remembered the audiologist who thought people could only hear with their ears. He was wrong. “Losing my hearing,” she said, “made me a better listener”.” … Throughout her life, many people told her “No. You can’t” But Evelyn always knew she could. And you can too. If you only … shhhhh … LISTEN” The illustrations are superb – you can SEE the music that Evelyn FEELS. Why does there only have to be one sense to experience music through? I have seen a TV program about Evelyn Glennie and her music, and she is a truly talented and wonderful musician to see and hear. This book introduces her to children, and will hopefully encourage them to expand their horizons way beyond what is deemed appropriate for their ‘ability’. Very. very highly recommended.