Sound Catchers is about Maddy, a twin girl who experiences hearing loss early in her childhood. Initially, she is fitted with bilateral hearing aids. As her loss progresses, she makes the transition to cochlear implants. The book captures the world in which Maddy lives in a lyrical and loving way. It creates an awareness of children with hearing loss as part of the world around them, enabling the reader a glimpse into that experience through Maddy's journey.
This book contributes to a greater understanding of those who live with hearing loss. It helps the reader to build empathy, and it creates an awareness of differences. As such, it holds a valuable place in the social/emotional curriculum, which is taught in schools nationwide.
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My Review - 5 of 5 stars -
A very informative story for children and adults. This taught about hearing loss, the different degrees as well as the different solutions available. Hearing aids and cochlear implants were explained in an easy to understand manner. I loved the lovingness of Maddy's family as she learned how to hear in different ways and how accepting she was. Also of interest were the real quotes from youth as to how it was for them. Worth the read.
I received a copy through Goddess Fish Promotions, and this is my unsolicited review.
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