Kami and the Yaks

Reach for this book when your child feels overlooked or frustrated by a world that does not always understand their way of communicating. It is a powerful choice for children with disabilities, but also for any child learning to navigate feelings of being 'different' or unheard. The story follows Kami, a young deaf Sherpa boy, as he uses his keen senses to find his family's lost yaks during a mountain storm. Through beautiful watercolors and tense atmospheric writing, the book highlights themes of resilience, quiet bravery, and the importance of persistence. While it provides vital representation for the deaf and hard of hearing community, it is ultimately a universal story about a child proving his competence and saving the day. It is ideal for children ages 4 to 8 who are developing empathy and learning that every voice, whether spoken or signed, has value.