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Ben and Emma's Big Hit
Description
Ben and Emma's Big Hit is a heartwarming story about two siblings who work together to achieve their dreams. With determination and teamwork, they overcome obstacles and find success in their passion for music. This uplifting tale teaches valuable lessons about perseverance and the power of family support. From California Governor Gavin Newsom comes an empowering picture book about a young boy with dyslexia who discovers a new way to look at reading. Ben loves baseball and the lines of the diamond-shaped field and the dome of the pitcher's mound. However, he struggles with reading due to dyslexia, where letters and sounds get jumbled up in his brain. Inspired by his love for baseball, Ben starts looking at reading in a similar way and realizes that with persistence, he can overcome any obstacle. This story, inspired by Newsom's own childhood diagnosis of dyslexia, encourages readers to keep trying and that determination can lead to accomplishing big things. The book is set in a font specifically designed to be easier for people with dyslexia to read.