4 Kids Books Celebrating NOISE!

We live in a noisy world. For some, noise can overwhelm. Others like to bang on a drum or blast a song on the radio. This week, we’re taking a deep dive into sound, hearing loss and the history of music….

Can Bears Ski? by Raymond Antrobus. At first, Little Bear wonders “can bears ski?” Then, with the help of his new hearing aids, he realizes Dad Bear is actually asking "can you hear me?” This book will teach kids of all abilities something new, including how to talk to a hard of hearing person. Recommended for infants.

Wren by Katrina Lehman. Life is LOUD with Wren and his four siblings, especially his new noisy little sister. Will it help if he runs away to the county with his grandparents? Or will he miss his bustling house? Recommended for toddlers.

The Science of Song by Alan Cross. A chronological evolution of music and technology. Each section explores a different topic with playlists and informationa about composers singers and fun facts, like how a CD stores a code that is translated into sound. Recommended for elementary schoolers.

A Song for a Whale by Lynne Kelly. Iris, a deaf 12 year-old-girl, connects with Blue 55, a real whale who is unable to speak to other whales. Readers will cheer as she moves from junkyards to cruise ships to create a song that the whale can hear. Recommended for tweens.