Someone New by Anne Sibley O’Brien (2018) uses speech bubbles to replace traditional dialogue. It's an alternative for illustrating what people say in social situations. The point of view in this story is first person, but the speaker changes. I haven't seen this in any other book. When we turn the page to a new scene, it's implied that the narrative belongs to the new main character. Furthermore, the text is internal dialogue, what a child is thinking. I found this took extra effort to understand. Someone New is a book about what three children think when welcoming a peer from a different country who do not speak English. Although they feel unsure of how to help, all three find successful ways to make friends with their new classmates.
Exceptionalities has Someone New - Response Tickets.
