Readers will be transported to the rugged Himalayas with this story of a deaf Sherpa boy in Nepal, who braves a storm in search of his family’s yaks. He finds the animals herded around a young calf whose leg is wedged between rocks. Unable to rescue the animal alone, Kami whistles for help. When no one comes, he slips and slides down the icy mountain to get his father and brother. He relates the problem through mime. Together the family rescues the calf, and the plucky hero proudly leads the way home.
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Picture Books Featuring Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing Characters
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Action and Adventure, Deafness and Sign Language, Geography and Cultures, People with DisabilityCountry:
Nepal