Listening My Way: I Have Hearing Loss — And It's Okay!

What if the world sounded just a little different?Billy sometimes hears words in funny ways. He sits close to the television, misunderstands conversations, and wonders why listening seems easier for everyone else. After visiting a hearing specialist, Billy discovers he has hearing loss-and that with hearing aids, caring teachers, supportive friends, and a loving family, he can thrive.Based on the childhood experiences of Dr. Bill Bauer, this reassuring picture book helps children understand hearing loss while celebrating kindness, resilience, and self-confidence.Perfect for families, classrooms, counselors, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and elementary educators.Children will discover that: - Everyone communicates in their own unique way.- Asking questions is a sign of confidence.- Hearing aids help many people hear more clearly.- Differences never define a person's dreams.- Kindness and understanding make everyone stronger.Because every child deserves to know: "I listen my way-and it's okay." Age Range: 4-10 years Grade Range: Preschool-4 BISAC Categories - JUV039120 - Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Special Needs- JUV039060 - Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance- JUV015000 - Juvenile Fiction / Health & Daily Living Amazon Search Keywords - hearing loss for children- children's books about hearing aids- deaf and hard of hearing kids- audiology books for children- speech therapy picture book- inclusion books for elementary school- SEL books about disabilities Trim Size: 8.5" × 8.5" Author BioDr. Bill Bauer is an educator, counselor, and children's author dedicated to helping young readers understand differences with compassion and confidence. Drawing on his own childhood experiences with hearing loss, he writes stories that encourage empathy, resilience, and inclusion. His Free to Be Me(TM) - And It's Okay! series helps children celebrate what makes each person unique.