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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019
Song for a Whale
By Lynne Kelly
A deaf girl seeks to connect with a whale whose song goes unheard.
304 pages· 56,953 words· Est. 8 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 14,894 ratings
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Books About Deafness · 48 titles considered
The Best Deafness Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about deafness? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.
Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.
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The Shortlist
Our 10 Favorite Books About Deafness
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$1899
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017
Hello, Universe
By Erin Entrada Kelly, Isabel Roxas (Illustrator)
A prank traps a boy in a well, sparking an unexpected rescue and new friendships.
320 pages· 42,553 words· Est. 6 hour read
4.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 26,065 ratings
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$858
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2005
Dad, Jackie, and Me
By Myron Uhlberg, Colin Bootman (Illustrator)
A boy and his deaf father bond over baseball, rooting for Jackie Robinson's historic season.
32 pages· 1,401 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 501 ratings
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$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017
Macy McMillan and the Rainbow Goddess
By Shari Green
Macy's world shifts as she befriends Iris, an elderly neighbor, amidst family upheaval.
240 pages· 19,948 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,015 ratings
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2003
Who Was Helen Keller?
The story of a young girl who overcomes her deafness and blindness to achieve greatness
107 pages· 8,794 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 3,195 ratings
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$1597
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018
The Collectors
By Jacqueline West · Book #1 in the Collectors series
A boy discovers a secret society collecting wishes, but not all wishes are harmless.
376 pages
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 1,114 ratings
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$1597
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016
The William Hoy Story
By Nancy Churnin, Jez Tuya (Illustrator)
A deaf baseball player changes the game with hand signals, overcoming prejudice and adversity.
32 pages· 1,025 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 606 ratings
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$2374
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017
Silent Days, Silent Dreams
By Allen Say
A silent artist defies all odds to leave a lasting legacy.
64 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,002 ratings
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022
Listen
By Shannon Stocker, Devon Holzwarth (Illustrator)
A deaf girl defies odds to become a world-renowned percussionist.
40 pages· 1,330 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
4.5/5 Goodreads · 1,070 ratings
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Deafness Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about deafness for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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$499
My First Book of Sign Language
Ages 4–8 · 1996
Unlock the world of sign language, one letter at a time.
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$1799
The Mitten String
Ages 3–7 · 2014
A girl knits a special gift for a deaf mother and her baby, uncovering unexpected comfort.
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$1799
Dancing Hands
Ages 3–5 · 2020
New neighbors communicate through dancing hands, sparking a friendship beyond words.
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$2265
Party Problems
Ages 5–7 · 2020
Emma faces party jitters and communication challenges.
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$1799
Ninita's Big World
Ages 4–8 · 2019
A deaf pygmy marmoset finds friendship and a forever home.
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$799
I Have a Sister--My Sister Is Deaf
Ages 4–8 · 1977
A sister's world is silent, yet full of vibrant expression and adventure.
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$2265
The Big Bike
Ages 5–7 · 2022
Emma must overcome her fear to ride her new bike again.
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$799
The Special Pumpkin
Ages 5–7 · 2025
A deaf girl prepares for Halloween by picking a unique pumpkin and carving it with a cochlear implant to reflect her identity.
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$2265
Cat Care
Ages 5–7 · 2023
Emma fosters a cat, but unexpected chaos ensues.
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$2265
First Flight
Ages 5–7 · 2023
A young girl faces her first flight with excitement and nerves.
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$2265
The Writing Contest
Ages 5–7 · 2022
A writing contest loss challenges Emma's passion. Will she persevere?
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$1999
Cesaria Feels the Beat
Ages 3–6 · 2024
A deaf girl defies convention to feel music through her feet at Carnival. Will others follow her lead?
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Deafness Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about deafness for developing and independent readers.
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All He Knew
Ages 10–14 · 2020
A deaf boy labeled 'unteachable' finds hope through an unexpected ally during WWII.
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$2999
Wonderstruck
Ages 9–12 · 2011
Two children embark on parallel quests, fifty years apart, to uncover life-changing secrets.
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$1899
Show Me a Sign
Ages 8–12 · 2020
A young girl becomes a live specimen in a scientist's cruel experiment on a deaf island.
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$599
Helen Keller
Ages 7–10 · 1969
Discover how a determined spirit overcame silence and darkness.
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$799
Helen Keller
Ages 8–12 · 1969
A young girl overcomes blindness and deafness to change the world.
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$1799
Miss Spitfire
Ages 10–12 · 2007
A fierce teacher battles to unlock a silent world.
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$1595
Nobody's Perfect
Ages 8–12 · 2006
A deaf girl faces unexpected challenges when a seemingly perfect new classmate arrives.
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$1899
Set Me Free
Ages 9–12 · 2021
A young woman must teach a deaf child to communicate, uncovering dark secrets and facing unexpected dangers.
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$699
Ruby Lu, Empress of Everything
Ages 7–9 · 2006
Ruby navigates a summer of challenges with her deaf cousin and a stray dog. Can she handle it all?
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$799
Charlie and Frog
Ages 9–12 · 2018
A boy and a Deaf girl unravel a mystery after a woman vanishes.
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$1699
Max and the Millions
Ages 8–12 · 2018
A boy discovers a tiny kingdom, sparking chaos and a battle for survival.
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$899
Feathers
Ages 9–12 · 2007
A mysterious new classmate challenges Frannie's understanding of hope and identity during a transformative winter.