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Trampoline Boy
Trampoline Boy | Nan Forler
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A lyrical picture book about the joy of jumping -- and a springboard for discussion about unique perspectives. Through the eyes of a character we only know as Trampoline Boy, we are invited to understand how he sees the world. His favorite thing to do is jump up and down, up and down on his trampoline. Kids walk by and tease him, but he remains steadfast and calm. One day, a quietly exuberant girl, Peaches, is fascinated by his jumping. Trampoline Boy wordlessly invites her to jump with him, and by spending this time with him, Peaches and readers get to see how important and valuable different perspectives are.
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ShawnPCooke
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I received this book as part of the Library Thing Early Reviewers program. It was great! I particularly liked the fact that the book was extra tall, which fit with the theme of jumping high. I was left with the sense that the lead character might be autistic, especially with his single-minded dedication and uncommunicativeness. If nothing else, it told a message of love and patience and tolerance, and the rewards of all of these.

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LibrarianRyan
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4⭐️ This could be a fun time at Story Time. I could see the movement every time we singsonged Boing…. This is a simple story of a boy who loves to bounce on a trampoline. From his bounce he can see things no one else can, until the day, a girl asks to see what he sees. This is a fun book, I enjoyed reading it, and I will enjoy sharing it.

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