Padapillo
Little Bridget is acting strangely and no one seems to notice-except her older sister. She notices everything. When the rest of her family finally realize that Bridget has been ignoring the world around her and inventing weird words, it leads to a startling diagnosis no one saw coming. In this touching story, narrated by the attentive, yet incredulous, older sister, we are led through a mystery and into the real-life emotional process family members often experience when a young child is unexpectedly diagnosed with hearing loss.
Author
Valerie Abbott
Illustrated by Gina Wojtysiak
Designed by Crystal Cregge
Additional Information
FROM 2022:
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Parent Perspective: Supporting the Parent’s Social and Emotional State (Virginia Early Intervention Professional Development Video, March 31, 2022)
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Op-Ed: Raising Awareness of Childhood Hearing Loss Crisis (Virginian-Pilot & Daily Break, May 3, 2022)
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Op-Ed: Leading the Way to Help Children with Hearing Loss (Richmond Times Dispatch, May 13, 2022)
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Parent Perspective: What I Wish I Knew (Virginia Early Intervention Professional Development Video, May 24, 2022)
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Parent Perspective: Don’t Worry About the Mess (Virginia Early Intervention Professional Development Video, June 9, 2022)
FROM 2021:
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Author Spotlight: Valerie James Abbott (Write Publish Sell, April 21, 2021)
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Sharing the Journey: A local author draws on her family’s experience in a new book about childhood hearing loss (Richmond Magazine, May 2, 2021)
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All About Audiology - “Padapillo” Facebook Live (All About Audiology podcast, May 3, 2021)
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Late Onset Hearing Loss Awareness Week Facebook Live Kickoff Interview (Center for Family Involvement at VCU, May 4, 2021)
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“Padapillo,” A children’s book about late onset hearing loss (HearingLikeMe.com, May 5, 2021)
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Hollins Alumna’s Debut Book Gives Hope, Resources to Children with Hearing Loss (Hollins University, May 11, 2021)
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Valerie James Abbott on her New Book Padapillo (WTVR - CBS 6, May 19, 2021)
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You Should Add This Book to Your Children’s Reading List (WLSL - NBC 10, May 24, 2021)
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Interview with author Valerie James Abbott and daughters Mary Clare and Bridget/Bridie (The Listening Brain podcast, May 27, 2021)
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Storytime: Valerie James Abbott - author narration (Confetti Park podcast, May 28, 2021)
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Valerie James Abbott on the shocking realization that her 2 year old had hearing loss (Confetti Park podcast, June 13, 2021)
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The TufFish Show Welcomes Valerie James Abbott (TufFish Show podcast with Jennifer Milius, June 15, 2021)
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Hearing Loss in Children (Hearing Tracker podcast, June 30, 2021)
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The Chapters Rap - Special Edition (video begins 28:25) (Chapters Rap @ Sounds of the Night Gala Video, July 15, 2021)
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Author Returns to Garden City with Children’s Book About Hope and Hearing Loss (Garden City News, July 22, 2021)
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Local Mom Writes Book to Explore Life with Hearing Loss for Families (Richmond Family Magazine, September 22, 2021)
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