Bessie Needs Hearing Aids

By Jenna Harmke

Did you child just get hearing aids? Is your child feeling self-conscience about their hearing loss? "Bessie Needs Hearing Aids" is a children's book that will help children with hearing loss understand the process, and that they are not alone. The author went through the through this process of getting hearing aids and bases the book on this, so it will resonate with children just learning of hearing issues, or coping with wearing hearing aids. The book received numerous accolades so it was decided to make it available to all, in order to possibly help other children with hearing loss. When a child goes through the process of getting hearing aids, it is scary for them and difficult for a parent to explain. This is a story of Bessie the bunny, who was so excited to start school only to have the kids get frustrated when she was not hearing them properly. Bessie visits the audiologist and learns about hearing aids and how they can help with her hearing loss. Illustrated by Toby Mikle, who has received many accolades himself in children's book illustrating.

Recommended by top online hearing aid resources as follows:

Hearing Like Me
https: //www.hearinglikeme.com/6-hearing-loss-related-books-and-others-my-deaf-child-loves/
"Bessie Needs Hearing Aids, is a story that a teenager wrote about her experiences with hearing loss. She wanted to help other deaf children by sharing her experiences with them. This book goes through the process of getting hearing aids as a child. It also encourages children to be proud and excited about their hearing technology."

Healthy Hearing
https: //www.healthyhearing.com/report/52677-Healthy-hearing-s-favorite-kids-books-about-hearing-loss
"17-year-old Jenna Harmke wrote this book based on her own experiences. Bessie the bunny is excited to start her first day of preschool, only to come home deflated after realizing she can't hear hew new schoolmates. After a trip to the audiologist, Bessie gets hearing aids and preschool becomes the fun place it's meant to be. A great read for younger kids with hearing loss."

Listen with Lindsay
https: //listenwithlindsay.com/books/
"Bessie Needs Hearing Aids is a children's book that will help children with hearing loss understand the process, and that they are not alone."

Miracle Ear
https: //www.miracle-ear.com/blog-news/childrens-books-about-hearing-loss
"Bessie the Bunny is so excited to start her first day of preschool, only to come home disappointed that she can't hear her new classmates. Bessie's parents bring her to the audiologist, who tests her hearing and explains how hearing aids can help her hearing. Once she is fitted with her own devices, Bessie can enjoy all the fun of preschool.

Author Jenna Harmke based "Bessie Needs Hearing Aids" on her own experiences as a child getting hearing aids. Her goal was to help other kids with hearing loss better understand the process and know that they are not alone in their hearing journey. This preschool book about hearing is recommended for children who are getting hearing aids themselves or kids who are just starting to learn about hearing issues."

Also, reviews from verified purchases:
"My 4 year old daughter has moderate hearing loss in her right ear, so I bought her this book to get her used to the idea of hearing aids. It helped tremendously and she says she's just like Bessie!! "

"I wish this book was around when I was going through the process of needing hearing aids as a young girl! It is thoughtful, well-written, and lets any person (young or old) know they are not alone. This book is a wonderful addition to my personal library and I love it when I can truly connect to a book. Highly recommend! "

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B088N7WXKJ
• ISBN13: 9798645918668
• Release Date: May 2020
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.0" x 10.0"