Deaf and hard of hearing

Deaf and hard of hearing is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 128 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Deaf and hard of hearing works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Deaf and hard of hearing as 9LS ("Light — Social") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Discrimination, Communication Challenges.

Thematically, Deaf and hard of hearing explores deaf children, friendship, identity & self-discovery, and overcoming challenges — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.