Gets a Talker

Gets a Talker Curious George character & concept by Margret & H.A. Rey Curious George art by various artists affiliated with Curious George books & show Story and talker “art” by: Dana Nieder This book is for AAC users, their families, and the people who support them. Original (grade 5 reading level) available as a free pdf download at: http://niederfamily.blogspot.com/2016/08/curious-george-gets-talker.html Grade 1 reading level version adapted by Jane Farrall, available from http://www.janefarrall.com/curious-george-gets-a-talker-more-versions

This is George. He is clever. 1

George does not talk. George is sad. He wants to talk to his friends. 2

George went fishing. He told his friend he was cold George went fishing. He told his friend he was cold. But his friend did not understand. 4

His friend has an idea. He shows George a talker. 7

George is very excited about the talker. He wants to know how to use it. He wants to know how he will learn to use it. 8

George learns in the best way. His family and friends help George learns in the best way. His family and friends help. They use the talker to talk to George. 9

His friends and family use the talker every day His friends and family use the talker every day. This helps George learn where to find words. It also helps George learn how to use words. 12

George takes his talker to school. His teacher uses the talker George takes his talker to school. His teacher uses the talker. She helps him to learn new words. His friends love his talker. His talker helps everyone. He uses it for all the clever things he has to say. He uses it for all the silly things he has to say. 19

George learns more words each day. Now he can say lots of words George learns more words each day. Now he can say lots of words. George is so happy. 20