My Beautiful Voice

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Allison Colpoys’ stunning illustrations explode in a riot of colour, perfectly depicting the kind and expansive Miss Flotsam described by Coelho: the kind of teacher everyone would love to have. This visual treat of a book is filled with Coelho’s love for words and the magic of stories and rhyme, all of which have the power to transport us to other places – and the power to give us confidence, if we believe in our own voice.

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As readers we follow the emotional rollercoaster of writing a poem and finding the courage to stand up and read the words to others. We follow the child as they are inspired by the dramatic storytelling, kind words, firm but fair actions, nurturing nature and quiet one to one moments shared with their teacher. Miss Flotsam knows what to say and do to bring out the best in her children and to help them be brave. She knows how to help children find not only their voice but also their song and to have the courage to sing it loud and proud. It's never clear whether the little girl is just very shy or perhaps has selective mutism, but it’s clear that she hasn’t said much for quite a while, and her confidence in speaking is very low. Either way, this is a gentle story that pays homage to the people that sometimes come into our lives to guide us through difficult times, and the power of a fantastic teacher.Anyway, I was excited about this book, because it is *about* poetry and about finding your voice through poetry. Quite literally! A young androgynous child is made fun of because they don't speak. it seems a kind of voluntary mutism. But the new fabulous and vibrant teacher doesn't seem to mind and knows just how to handle this shy child. They are working on poetry, writing their own and the child is swept away. They feel something growing inside them. It's an empowering book. Although the child is anxious and apprehensive and the challenges they face in walking to the front of the class and read their poetry seem like walking in strong headwinds or climbing a mountain, but they persevere and their words ride out "tinkling at the windows, [and] jangling on the desks, whizzing around [their] smiling classmates" and they realize something very important. Follow a child who is so shy she doesn't speak. With the encouragement on an enchanting and magical teacher, she writes a poem. But a poem is meant to be read aloud! She musters all her courage, stands at the front of the class and shows her classmates that she does have a voice. And her voice is BEAUTIFUL! The perfect way to encourage empathy in young children and show shy children how to feel brave. About This Edition ISBN: This book is perfect for encouraging empathy in young children and for showing little ones that they can be brave, that they can be anything that they choose to be with courage and love, with time and support. Learn to hone your “resonators". At the core of beautiful singing is the ability to create resonance, which is when your notes take on a rich, full sound. Listen to any opera singer to hear resonance at its best. Your voice echoes in your chest, mouth, and throat to gain depth. When you are singing with resonance, you feel a slight buzzing or vibrating feeling. To develop resonance, think about your voice's “placement.” Where do you feel the sound coming from? How does it move as you open your lips or move your tongue? Everyone is different, but there are some tips to keep in mind: Move your tongue down towards your bottom teeth, opening up your mouth and making the biggest space you can.

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Mrs Foster was my fourth year junior teacher at St Barbara’s School in Wulfen, Germany. She was wonderful! She encouraged my love of singing and drama. She cast me as Mary in the school Nativity, Only A Baby. A visiting music teacher, Mr Parfitt, led that production but I know that it was Mrs Foster that ensured I play Mary. In assemblies and music sessions Mrs Foster encouraged us all and ‘fostered’ our talents and enthusiasms. Mrs Foster also helped me with my creative writing, praising my stories and poems. Although the love comes shining through, the text often confuses in straining for patterned simplicity. From the creators of If All The World Were, winner of the2019 Independent Book Shop Picture Book Award which has been translated into 13 languages, this beautifully illustrated, powerful and heartwarming text shows children that everyone's voice can be powerful and beautiful, however small. The winners of The Farshore Reading for Pleasure Teacher Awards 2023, highlighting the work schools are doing to encourage a love of reading, have...From the team which brought you the critically acclaimed If All the World Were… we have an inspirational story about finding your voice, both literally and metaphorically. The lyrical text and expressive images capture the intense anxiety of the shy protagonist who never speaks in school and also the transformative power of a good teacher. The illustrations show us the colour, vivacity and joy which Miss Flotsam brings to the classroom and the creativity which she inspires. When a child who never speaks gets a new teacher, Miss Flotsam, she is blown away by her colourful personality, her vivacious stories and her enthusiasm for poetry. Gently, Miss Flotsam encourages the silent girl to write her own poem as part of a school poetry project which will lead to a performance – but will the little girl muster the courage to read her poem aloud?

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Learn exercises to relax your voice. If your voice isn't relaxed, you're going to be speaking from your throat instead of your diaphragm, and your voice will come out tense, harsh, and forced. Follow this method several times a day to relax your voice: [8] X Trustworthy Source HelpGuide Nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free, evidence-based mental health and wellness resources. Go to source Author Luke Palmer introduces his new book, Play (Firefly Press) about four boys growing up together, the challenges, the friendships, and what hap... In My Beautiful Voice a young child is feeling nervous and scared at the thought of having to read aloud a poem to the rest of the class. The child writes enthusiastically but dreads the thought of having to stand up and speak in front of others. So, I had this from Netgalley, but it disappeared and when I went to read it couldn't access it anymore. So, I found it, at all places, at my local library, but I had to put it on hold. It finally came about 3 months later! This bright, uplifting book is full of things that really matter – stories to fire the heart, quiet moments of empathy and perception, the power of poetry to express our feelings and the joy of finding one’s own voice. ‘We all have songs to sing and we will sing them when we choose…’The physical and emotional struggle to get from their seat to the front of the class to read their poem is conveyed by the use of weather and landscape similes. The child's struggle is felt in each complementing picture. The sense of growing resilience is evident in the repetition of 'but I keep going'. Eventually, the orange paint stroke carries the words read from a school notebook, out to all the class. Joyous. This is a special book. Joseph Coelho's narrative poem captures the positive effect that a brilliant, caring teacher can have on each pupil. Miss Flotsam is a force of nature, inspiring her pupils with her stories and poetry. It is written in the first person, describing the experience of a young child, possibly an elective mute, gently encouraged to face their anxiety, become emboldened and find their beautiful voice.