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Eddie the Elephant’s Magical Ear: a tale of hearing loss, friendship + hope Kindle Edition

by Suzanne Picerno (Author, Illustrator), M. Waseem (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.8 out of 5 stars (59)

Oh No! Where did it go?

Eddie the Elephant has lost his ear.

Why, oh why, can he not hear?

Eddie is an endearing and adventurous elephant whose day is turned upside down when he breaks and loses his ear and discovers he can no longer hear! With the help of an itsy-bitsy spider and a magical hearing aid, Eddie goes on an unexpected journey to get his ear (and hearing) back.

Eddie the Elephant’s Magical Ear is a delightful and imaginative book for both children and adults with hearing loss, and for those who recently got or are curious about others with hearing aids. When Eddie tells of his adventure, there is nothing but delight associated with his magical hearing aid and the importance of hearing. Everyone loves an elephant, and an elephant with a magical bright blue hearing aid makes anyone who has one magical too!

Written by a licensed hearing aid specialist who has bilateral cochlear implants, Eddie the Elephant’s Magical Ear will be a beloved resource for parents, audiologists, and children alike.
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  1. Part of series
    Eddie the Elephant
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    English
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  4. Publication date
    July 5, 2022
  5. Reading age
    Baby - 18 years
  6. File size
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"Some books are meant to be read on the beach and then discarded, while some are read and then placed into your professional library. Others, like Eddie the Elephant's Magical Ear, are meant to be purchased in bulk, and when necessary, given to children and their families as vessels for learning and empathy.
"Written and illustrated by Suzanne Picerno, a hearing instrument specialist who also happens to have bilateral cochlear implants, Eddie the Elephant's Magical Ear creatively describes the hurt, anguish and isolation associated with hearing loss. Thanks to the kindness of a spider, however, Eddie overcomes these feelings and gets the help and emotional support he needs to hear again.
"This children's book helps kids and their families understand the feelings associated with hearing loss and how they can be addressed through kindness, compassion, and respect.
"It's a highly recommended little book that should be on your shelf and handed out to school-age children who have hearing loss or know someone dealing with that condition."
—Brian Taylor, AuD, Editor-at-Large, Hearing Health & Technology Matters

"If you have it, hearing is precious and worth keeping! Eddie the Elephant has a wonderful, vibrant message for children about the joy of hearing."
—Gael Hannan, advocate, author, The Way I Hear It: A Life with Hearing Loss and Hear & Beyond: Live Skillfully with Hearing Loss (with Shari Eberts)

"Eddie's story is endearing, delightful, and adventurous. It's true: it's ok to be different, hearing is a gift."
—Jackie Melvin, author, The Bartholomew Bear series

"Fun for children; a reminder for adults. Help comes in surprising ways. The biggest or strongest can need help! For Eddie, it's a helping ear."
—Joanne Haase, hearing aid wearer

"With 20+ years in education, it's exciting to find a children's book on hearing loss. Eddie is whimsical and kind; he will capture the hearts of young readers. This book belongs in every classroom."
—Teresa Calle, primary school teacher

"My class loved this book—especially since we have a student in class with a cochlear implant. They said it really helped them understand what she goes through."
—Heidi Foyer, second-grade teacher

"My favorite part was when the spider gave Eddie the magical hearing aid, and the moral of the story is that you can do anything if you have a little bit of help."
—Cameron Whitehead, student

From the Author

The Stigma of Wearing Hearing Aids
Nothing can adequately describe the pain and isolation of not being able to hear. Children, especially, may find it difficult to deal with the challenges and potential stigma that may come with hearing loss or wearing of hearing aids. Suzanne Picerno wrote Eddie the Elephant's Magical Ear to help children (and adults) understand the importance of hearing, and how it connects us to our environment and others. Without the ability to hear, a void occurs that is physical, emotional, and cognitive. Eddie is aware that he is missing sounds that he once cherished. It makes him sad because he "hadn't realized his ear was broken all that bad." The same is true for children and adults with hearing loss who have become used to how they hear, and thus do not realize they are missing parts of words or sentences.
When one "hears, but does not understand," communication is lost. The brain tries to fill in the gaps, but because it is playing catch-up, it is often inaccurate, resulting in the individual being left out of the conversation, or "pretending" to have heard, which can lead to frustration and embarrassment.
The Creation of Eddie the Elephant
While she was writing a more technical book, Eddie the Elephant poked his trunk insistently at Picerno's brain until she created his character and what eventually became Eddie the Elephant's Magical Ear. Like many people, Eddie didn't realize he had hearing loss or that he needed help. With the help of the itsy-bitsy spider and a hearing aid, Eddie regains his ability to hear. He is amazed by how clearly he can hear using his magical hearing aid. He is proud to wear it. There is no stigma, only the joy of sound. Eddie's message is one of hope: hope that people will recognize the symptoms of hearing loss and share Eddie's amazement when he reenters the world of sound.
A series of Eddie the Elephant books is planned.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09ZLSVCCH
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pen & Publish, LLC
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 5, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 6.1 MB
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1956897135
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  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ Eddie the Elephant
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ Baby - 18 years
  • Best Sellers Rank: #1,487,831 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 out of 5 stars (59)

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Suzanne Picerno is a former corporate professional, who lost her hearing over a 30-year period of time. From hearing aid wearer to becoming functionally deaf, she is an example of what can be achieved despite the appearance of obstacles. Today, Suzanne has bilateral cochlear implants and is a passionate advocate for creating hearing awareness.

She has an MA in clinical psychology, an MBA, and is a licensed hearing aid specialist.

This is her first published book, as well as the first of the Eddie the Elephant series.

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4.8 out of 5 stars
59 global ratings

Customers say

Customers find this book helpful for children with hearing loss, as it explains the magic of hearing aids and helps classmates understand their condition. The story receives positive feedback, with one customer noting it's a fictional tale about an elephant with hearing loss. Customers love the illustrations, with one describing them as bright and child-friendly.
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22 customers mention content, 22 positive, 0 negative
Customers praise the book's content, noting it is great for hearing children and helps them understand their condition, while also educating classmates about hearing loss. One customer mentions it serves as an effective teaching tool, and another notes how it opens dialogue between parents and children.
This wonderful book helps children to understand their hearing loss and their peers to be more empathetic.Read more
...of hearing aids, and maybe possibly not feel like outsiders Yes a great book, a small step to bringing hearing impairment out of the dark ages Thank...Read more
...The pages are bright and colorful. I purchased two copies, one for myself and one to give to our local Ronald McDonald House. Highly recommend.Read more
...Reading this sweet book about the journey to fix her hearing loss was very inspiring....Read more
9 customers mention story, 9 positive, 0 negative
Customers enjoy the story of Eddie the Elephant, describing it as a nice children's tale, with one customer noting it's a fictional story about an elephant with hearing loss.
...You will be laughing while reading. I love the storyline. My niece just loved Eddie.Read more
...It is bright and colorful and has a great story line....Read more
...They love the story and think the pictures are very funny. Thanks Suzanne for writing Eddie! Mary Jane - Phoenix, AZRead more
...I think it is a great little story regardless of if you are hearing impaired, know someone who is, or neither of those.Read more
8 customers mention illustrations, 8 positive, 0 negative
Customers love the illustrations in this children's book, with one customer noting they are bright and child-friendly, while another mentions enjoying the pictures while reading the story.
...The illustrations are excellent. Kudos to the author for writing this important book.Read more
...Love the illustrations! This book should be in all Audiologist's offices.Read more
...The book is done in vibrant colors with beautiful and fun graphics. Even the paper is a nice texture....Read more
Handsomely illustrated book that helps hearing impaired youth to understand their condition and potential solutions....Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Dragonfly Dream Reviews
    5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent way to support those with hearing loss
    Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2022
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    After reading Eddie the Elephant’s Magical Ear, I can highly recommend it to parents, teachers, and children. Thirty-two million children worldwide are affected by hearing loss. That loss can range from a relatively minor to a total loss. And any hearing loss can negatively impact a child’s development and learning, both at home and school. Children often find it difficult to cope with the practical, social, and emotional effects of hearing loss. In my 30 years as a school psychologist, I’ve worked with numerous children who had to cope with feelings about their hearing loss. Suzanne Picerno has used her own hearing loss (she has bilateral cochlear implants) as the impetus for creating increased awareness and compassion through an engaging, well- written and brightly illustrated child-friendly book that uses the character, Eddie the Elephant to help children understand their personal hearing loss. The book will also help children and adults with unimpaired hearing learn how to support persons with hearing loss. Whether read to children at home, read to a class to prompt discussion and support for a classmate with hearing loss, or used as part of student disability awareness training, this book will be particularly beneficial in delivering concise, affordable, and user-friendly material that children will enjoy.
    Richard J. Jackle, Ph.D.
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  • Heidi Winn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Destigmatizing wearing hearing aids
    Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2023
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    Heminway once said that it takes two years to learn how to talk but half a century to learn how to listen, if ever. But what if the vessel we use to listen is compromised?
    Eddie The Elephant’s Magical Ear is a very special book. This tender story is about a little elephant who lost his ear and is guided by a spider to find a hearing aid helps to destigmatize hearing loss and demonstrates the value of being supported by restoring hearing capacity with the use of hearing aids.
    One person found this helpful
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  • Lance D. Plezia
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2022
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    I just received my two books that I had ordered as gifts for my young Grand Nieces... I love buying them books for birthdays, holidays, etc.

    This book was written by a high school friend of my wife. My wife was not aware that
    her friend started losing her hearing after they parted ways and headed off to college. Reading this sweet book about the journey to fix her hearing loss was very inspiring.

    I know that this book will encourage others facing this situation to keep moving forward and seek out the people who can love and support them.

    Their journey is not to be traveled alone. This book helps to educate and help break the silence of hearing loss.
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  • Linda Bohannon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Such a thoughtful book!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2022
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    There are so many things I love about this book! The message is so important and done in a way that is uplifting, clear, and hopeful. The book is done in vibrant colors with beautiful and fun graphics. Even the paper is a nice texture. I bought a copy for each of my music teacher children - for their classes. I think it is a great little story regardless of if you are hearing impaired, know someone who is, or neither of those.
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  • Julianna Dawson
    5.0 out of 5 stars A tool to help children who have lost their hearing
    Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2022
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Do you have a little one in your life who may have lost their hearing? Or maybe you know a little one who is facing hearing loss? If so, Eddie the Elephant's Magical Ear is a children's book that tells the story of a young elephant who loses his ear and can't hear.

    This book may be used as a tool to help children who have lost their hearing communicate with those around them, and in the process feel understood, comfortable seeking help and experiencing utilizing hearing aids. It also helps those close to them better understand the challenges of hearing loss and how they may help. This book is a wonderful tool for kids, parents, teachers, entire classrooms, audiologist and others working with hearing aids for kids.
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  • Shelley Clelland Meek
    5.0 out of 5 stars Eddie the Elephant' Magical Ear.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2022
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    I have known Suzanne since we were in high-school together. I was not aware until recently about this book. I read it to my 5 and 6 year old grandchildren to help illustrate how important good hearing (listening) is everyday. They loved me reading aloud to them about Eddie and they enjoyed the fun illustrations that I showed them while reading the book. Congratulations Suzanne! My grandchildren loved the book and they now have a better awareness of the importance of good hearing and listening as well!
    Keep up the great work!
    Rich Meek, Phoenix Arizona.
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  • Jan P
    5.0 out of 5 stars Book for all Children
    Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2022
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    Eddie the Elephant’s Magical Ear is a cute book with a message for children regarding hearing loss. The story tells us that sometimes we are different and that is okay. It lets children know that obstacles, such as a broken ear, can be overcome. It also shows that sometimes during the journey of being “fixed” there can be rewards such as new friendships. Its colorful pages help highlight the story.
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  • Sharon Moore
    5.0 out of 5 stars Checks All The Boxes
    Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2023
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    This book checks all the boxes for children's literature. It is an enjoyable read due to the poetic, rhyming phrasing. It teaches empathy for what Eddie is experiencing and I especially love how his friend helps to ease his fears and work out a solution. Plus, the illustrations make the characters come alive with every emotion that they experience. This book teaches a lot of great character attributes, that is great to have in your home, school or library.
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  • Jyotii
    4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
    Reviewed in India on June 6, 2023
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    It is a well structured story written in the tone of a poem, which especially children would love. This book can help parents to teach their child empathy for the specially abled children.
    Although the design is good, but it could have been made interesting by adding more illustrations. Overall it's a good story book for kindergarten and can be recited as a bed time story.
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