Author: Jessica Coriat
Illustrator: ?
Publisher: Tellwell Talent
Released: May 27, 2025
Format: Hard Cover, Paperback
Price: $19.76, $12.99
Genre: Children’s Picture Books
Age Range: Author recommends 4-8 years.
ISBN: 978-1779621177
Page Count: 36 pages
Reviewer: Ellwyn Autumn
Rating: 5 Lemon Drops
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Favorite quote from the book:
“Maddy loved the way her hearing aids caught all the sounds swirling in the air around her. She called them her sound catchers.”
Review:
Book Summary:
Twins Maddy and Emmy are similar, yet they differ. What sets them apart? Maddy’s hearing was affected at a young age. Emmy can hear all sounds, but Maddy misses everyday sounds, which impacts how she interacts with the world around her. Maddy’s transition from hearing aids to cochlear implants is then carefully detailed in the story.
Opinion:
Sound Catchers explores the experiences of Maddy, a young girl, as she deals with hearing loss. The story opens with twin girls, Emmy and Maddy, who appear to be alike in every way but quickly shifts when Maddy is diagnosed with hearing loss.
A remarkable juxtaposition highlighting that even though some of us may look identical, we are all unique.
When children read stories with relatable characters, they learn about life. Sound Catchers is a high quality book that does this well.
Along with Maddy’s struggle, young readers will witness how her family and friends support and love her as she finds her place in a world that is not as accessible as it is for her twin.
Sound Catchers exposes young readers to a disability while normalizing the experience. If we’re going to have an inclusive society with empathic citizens, we need books like this.
I give it 5 Lemon Drops!
Educational Influence:
Classroom Connection:
Sound Catchers could be a great contribution to a discussion regarding hearing loss, diversity or the Five Senses.
Age Range: 4-7 years
Targeted Vocabulary:
Hearing aid, cochlear implant, implants, operation, silent
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