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I Talk Like a River

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$5.35 $7.99 In stock

Category: single-card

Yoto Says: What if words got stuck in the back of your mouth when you tried to speak? A powerful and uplifting story about what it’s like to feel isolated.

Through this powerful and ultimately uplifting story, poet Jordan Scott uses his own experiences to reveal what it's like to be a child who feels isolated.

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Customer Reviews (4.4 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Andrew K. ★★★★★

My 7-year-old listened to this story three times in a row on a long car ride, and the gentle narration really helped her follow the emotional arc. The card's sound quality is clear enough that every word comes through, even at low volume.

Aurora ★★★★★

My son, who struggles with a stutter, sat completely still through this whole card—the first time he's ever connected with a story about his own experience. The narration is gentle and the soundscape makes you feel like you're right by that river with him.

David V. ★★★★★

My son struggles with speaking, and this card’s story about getting words “stuck” really clicked for him during our car rides. The audio narration captures the gentle, watery rhythm perfectly, making it a soothing listen before bed.