Lúa la Cacatúa – Ver, oír… y hablar

Description

A giant cockatoo forms an unexpected bond with a little chick in this rewarding story of discovery, friendship and acceptance. As the chick enters the fascinating world of his new deaf friend, Lua the Cockatoo learns that being different doesn’t stop him from making great friends. With a positive attitude, anything is possible!

Answering many questions about life with cochlear implants (magic ears), highlighting both the challenges and opportunities, this inspiring book will help friends, family and teachers of deaf children better support and understand their tough but rewarding journey into the world of hearing and speech.

The story encourages children with hearing difficulties to aim for the stars, while acknowledging the hard work involved in learning to listen and speak. The book uses ambitious language, making it ideal for family reading and for younger listeners to learn some of the terminology associated with hearing loss and hearing technology.

Text in Spanish.