How Come You Can*t Spell Mississipp

This upbeat picture book offers an encouraging insight into the struggles and triumphs of someone with dyslexia. The perfect dyslexia resource for parents and teachers!


Katie always thought her dad was smart-he is one of the busiest attorneys in town! People are always asking him for advice. She has been a bit confused ever since asking him for help with her weekly spelling list. How can her very smart dad struggle with one of her spelling words? This definitely didn't make sense. The word Mississippi has changed everything...
This growth mindset picture book employs a frank and thoughtful approach to dyslexia so that readers can explore the various ways people learn and recognize that some difficulties do not have to be restrictions on what a person can achieve.