Gramps Is Hard of Hearing
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Guess I was not listening too well when you came in, Caroline. I am hard of hearing and sometimes I only hear some of the sounds people say. Bark, dark, park, quark. Sometimes they all sound the same.”
“Those words rhyme, Gramps.”
“Yes, and sometimes I just hear the rhyming part and think they are all the same. Must sound pretty weird to someone who hears the whole word.”
“I get some words mixed up, too, Gramps. I will try to be more patient when we talk now. You might have to remind me. I get excited!”
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Caroline wants to go to the park with her grandfather, but she needs to ask him several times before he understands what she wants.
He keeps thinking she’s asking something about the “dark” or other words that rhyme with “park,” but he finally gets the gist, and they set out to enjoy the day together.
As Caroline spends quality time with her grandfather, she learns all about hearing deficits, including what a hearing aid looks like, how it operates, and why it sometimes squeals when someone gets too close to it or when it’s adjusted.
Caroline and Gramps even find out they know some basic sign language that they can teach each other.
Filled with wonderful illustrations to help children understand concepts, this story celebrates family values and is a must-have for anyone hard of hearing who wants to develop a deeper understanding and a stronger bond with loved ones.
About the Author
Neil Soslow earned a doctorate in business management. He has extensive experience in domestic and international consulting, has taught at the university level, and has coached chief executive officers in groups and private settings.
Jane Soslow earned a master’s degree in education and has experience from early childhood to college level instruction. She’s also the author of The Legend of the Little Blue Love Puff and teacher materials on storytelling. She teaches developmental reading at a local community college.