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Picture books about deafness or hearing loss

A wonderful selection to share during the International Week of Deaf People, Deaf Awareness Week or anytime, these thoughtfully written picture books feature Deaf characters or those learning to manage hearing loss.

3+years

Can Bears Ski?

Author: Raymond AntrobusIllustrator: Polly Dunbar

Little Bear can feel sounds. However, he’s not sure he can hear them the way his family and classmates can.

Own Voice
Disabled representation

The Visible Sounds

Author: Yin JianlingIllustrator: Yu Rong

A vibrant story where colour is cleverly used to show MiLi’s life journey after she experiences hearing loss.

Own Voice
East and Southeast Asian representation
Disabled representation
Female lead

Listening to the Quiet

Author: Cassie SilvaIllustrator: Frances Ives

A heartfelt story about communication, hearing loss and a mother-daughter relationship.

Under-represented voice
Black/brown representation
Disabled representation
Diverse cast
Single parent

Fabia Turner

Rumena Aktar

Kristel Buckley

Sumana Seeboruth

Karen George

Zanib Mian

Sophie Hostick-Boakye

Farrah Serroukh

Jessica Kellgren-Fozard

Jeffrey Boakye

Picture books about deafness or hearing loss

Can Bears Ski?

The Visible Sounds

Listening to the Quiet