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

By Dr. Bill Bauer

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 CategoriesJUV039120 - Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Special NeedsJUV039060 - Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Self-Esteem & Self-RelianceJUV015000 - Juvenile Fiction / Health & Daily LivingAmazon Search Keywordshearing loss for childrenchildren's books about hearing aidsdeaf and hard of hearing kidsaudiology books for childrenspeech therapy picture bookinclusion books for elementary schoolSEL books about disabilitiesTrim Size: 8.5" 8.5"

Author Bio

Dr. 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H7JMF6VX
• ISBN13: 9798185374429
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 34 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"