Tanya Saunders LING LING BIRD Seen & Heard: a joyous tale of friendship

Largerthanlife Ling Ling Bird forms an unlikely bond with tiny wee Chickadee in this uplifting tale of discovery, friendship and acceptance. While Chickadee gains a fascinating insight into the world of her dazzling new buddy who is deaf, Ling Ling Bird learns that being different does not prevent him forming special friendships. Amazing things are possible with a cando attitude! This 32page picture book with full color illustrations throughout is written for slightly older children and early readers (68 years). In the authors personal experience, this is the age when deaf children and their school friends really start to show an interest in the workings of their cochlear implants / hearing aids. This story encourages deaf children to aim for the stars, while acknowledging the hard work it takes to learn to listen and speak. The book uses ambitious language, which makes it ideal for family reading and for younger listeners to learn some of the terminology associated with hearing loss and hearing technology. Answering many questions about life with cochlear implants (magic ears), highlighting both challenges and opportunities, this informative and entertaining book will help friends, families and teachers of deaf children to better support and understand their tough but rewarding journey into the hearing, speaking world. By championing Ling Ling Bird a fun, optimistic character with profound hearing loss it is hoped this delightful tale will help deaf children around the... | Tanya Saunders LING LING BIRD Seen & Heard: a joyous tale of friendship