Books About Hearing Loss

The Best Hearing Loss Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about hearing loss? 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.

The Shortlist

Our 4 Favorite Books About Hearing Loss

Mighty Mila
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$1248
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

Mighty Mila

By Katie Petruzziello, Nadja Sarell (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Mighty Mila series

A determined girl tackles big kid challenges alone. Can she prove her might without help?

35 pages· 699 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
4.5 Goodreads · 127 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Mila is on a mission to show her parents she's not a little kid anymore. Armed with creativity and her cochlear implants, she tackles big kid tasks solo. But when a new challenge arises, will Mila's determination be enough, or will she discover the strength in asking for help? Join Mila in this heartwarming tale of perseverance and self-belief, where laughter and learning go hand in hand.
Can Bears Ski?
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$1597
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2020

Can Bears Ski?

By Raymond Antrobus, Polly Dunbar (Illustrator)

Little Bear discovers why he can't hear his friends and faces a new, loud world.

40 pages· 588 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.3 Goodreads · 606 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Little Bear feels vibrations but misses the sounds around him. Confused by his friends' jokes and a mysterious question, he visits an audiologist. Discovering his deafness, he begins wearing hearing aids. As his world becomes loud, Little Bear, with Dad Bear's support, learns to navigate this new reality.
Ludwig Van Beethoven
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$1498
Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2025

Ludwig Van Beethoven

A composer faces silence as his hearing fades, yet music still thrives within him.

32 pages· 512 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.1 Goodreads · 58 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: In Bonn, young Ludwig van Beethoven's musical journey begins, destined to transform classical music. As his talent flourishes, a daunting challenge arises—he starts losing his hearing. Can he overcome this silence? Discover how Beethoven's inner symphony defies the odds, crafting masterpieces that echo through time. This tale of resilience and creativity reveals the power of dreams and the indomitable spirit of a musical genius.
Tap Dance Troubles
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$2152
Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2020

Tap Dance Troubles

A young girl prepares for her dance show while navigating her hearing loss.

32 pages· 634 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.1 Goodreads · 53 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Emma, a determined young dancer, struggles with her tap routine as her cochlear implant misses crucial beats. With her teacher's guidance and her friend Izzie's support, can she overcome the rhythm hurdles and perfect her dance?