Also available in Overdrive and Hoopla. Little Bear feels the world around him. He feels the floor shake when someone stomps to get his attention - but something is missing. Little Bear is not sure what is happening. All around him he hears the familiar refrain: "Can bears ski?" Then Dad Bear takes him to see an audiologist and they learn that Little Bear has been experiencing deafness. With new hearing aids, he discovers that "Can bears ski?" is actually "Can you hear me?" His new world is loud and will take some getting used to, but with the love and support of Dad Bear, Little Bear will find his way.

Also available in Overdrive. Having lost his mother and his hearing in a short time, twelve-year-old Ben leaves his Minnesota home in 1977 to seek the father he never knew in New York City, and meets there Rose, who is also longing for something missing from her life. Ben's story is told in words; Rose's in pictures.

"When the surf's up, she pops out her hearing aid, hops on her board and paddles out to the lineup. Joss is stoked to enter a surfing video contest with her friend Sofia and Murph, the surfing bulldog. If she can master a killer aerial like the frontside air and get her brother Dylan to catch it on video, maybe she'd even have a shot at winning. But Dylan throws her a curve: he dares her to try out for the cheer team. No way--Joss can't see herself as a cheerleader ... She's 100% surfer girl, and Dylan knows it! Still, if she takes him up on his dare, then maybe he'll help her with the video. It's worth a try, right?"--

Kasey's First Day of Basketball Practice shows the importance of being yourself! Fearing what others will think about him on the first day of basketball practice, Kasey decides not to wear his hearing aid. He quickly discovers that this might not have been such a good idea after all. Kasey's First Day of Basketball Practice shows the importance of being yourself while teaching children who love basketball about the game. They learn little-known basketball facts and can access a comprehensive glossary of terms that every child who wants to play basketball should know. A full-page diagram illustrates key spots on a basketball court. In the question-and-answer section, readers can list their favorite NBA players, teams, MVP and championship prospects. A special element of the story is that it teaches 10 signs in American Sign Language (ASL), which broadens the reach and purpose of the book for all children.

Is your baby hungry or tired? Does she have a tummy ache or does he just need a diaper change? It’s easy to know when you and your baby learn to sign together. Studies show that babies who sign develop increased vocabularies, experience less frustration, and begin to speak earlier. These short stories, playful pictures, and clear instructions are practical for parents and fun for older

The All Kinds of Friends series (6 titles) does an excellent job of educating readers about differently abled individuals while presenting them as perfectly normal. This book, aimed at beginning readers, showcases how deaf children can communicate (through sign language and speech therapy) and tools or skills they might use to understand others (lip reading, television captions, hearing aids). Simply laid out spreads depict common scenarios, like children watching TV or drawing together, through large color photos and short, descriptive sentences. The illustrations blend diversity with shared experiences, making for a positive portrayal of deafness, which is further supported by the text's upbeat tone. For instance, a hearing child learns a sign from a deaf friend, which is declared Neat! An ASL alphabet chart concludes this affirming title.--Julia Smith Copyright 2010 Booklist

Also available in Hoopla. "Some people are deaf. What does that mean? Using simple, engaging text and full-color photos, readers learn what deafness is, how it can be caused, and what daily life is like for someone who can't hear. This book includes a video, which launches via a 4D app."--Publisher.

Many people are born with or develop hearing problems, which leads them to wear hearing aids. Readers learn about how these devices help those with hearing problems through accessible text and fact boxes that focus on science, technology, and guidance. The sensitive tone promotes self-acceptance for those who wear hearing aids, provides answers for those who may need them, and fosters a sense of empathy among readers who may know people with hearing problems. The imaginative illustrations, including colorful characters, make this an educational and entertaining learning experience for young readers.

Sign to Learn is the first complete introduction to appropriate sign language curriculum for hearing preschoolers. This unique, research-based resource gives you the tools you need to learn how to integrate American Sign Language (ASL) into your classroom in order to enhance the academic, social, and emotional development of children and to respectfully introduce children to Deaf culture.Containing captivating activities and lesson plans grouped by themes, including feelings, food, seasons, animals, songs, and families, Sign to Learn also offers strategies for using sign language with children with special needs and in multilingual classrooms, and describes how ASL can assist you in developing a literacy program and in managing your classroom.With information-rich appendices containing a thorough ASL illustration index, sample letters to families, and resources for further reading, Sign to Learn has everything you need to make signing a valuable part of any early childhood classroom. Book jacket.

Not only does learning to sign help babies ask for what they need, but music and repetition are also among the best ways to build language skills. Now it's easy and enjoyable to teach signs during your child's daily routines. Developed as a popular workshop series by an award-winning music therapist, Baby Sing and Sign is the original book-and-CD guide to feature upbeat songs for learning

Written for teachers of hearing children from birth to age six, Simple Signing with Young Children is the perfect introduction to American Sign Language. Organized by age, there are chapters for infants, toddlers, and preschool children, with age-appropriate signs. The chapter written for teachers of infants focuses on using beginning signs as a bridge to language, while the toddler chapter

Childhood hearing loss is more common than most people assume, and yet this invisible condition can rob a child of the ability to develop close emotional relationships with family and friends. This book demystifies this condition and offers approaches to caring for the child and the whole family. It is written from the perspective of a pediatric audiologist who has diagnosed hearing loss in hundreds of newborns and young children, and who has shaped clinical best-practices during his career. Hearing loss is not an all or nothing condition, but a range from very subtle, slight challenges, to very little ability to hear. The impact that hearing loss can have on a child's language, intellectual, social, and emotional development is enormous. But when the team of healthcare providers, developmental specialists, and parents are all working together, the hearing loss can become just another trait of this child, rather than the single condition that defines the child and the family's experience raising that child. This book offers an explanation of what is hearing loss for parents, describes who is on the team working with the child (and team members roles), and practical guidance for navigating what can be an uncertain path for families.

Meet Danton! He loves his dogs and playing football. He's also deaf. Danton is real and so are his experiences. Learn about his life in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students. Kids are naturally curious about differences and disabilities. Danton sheds light on his life, with the help of experienced children's author Mari Schuh. He's not defined by his deafness, but he does some things differently than people who can hear. Beautiful illustrations and a dyslexic-friendly font promote accessibility. Includes tips for kids about interacting with someone who is deaf.