Written by: Jenn Welby Gilbert
Real stories. Unique voices. Lessons that bring us together.
Little Listeners is a collection of heartfelt picture books inspired by real children and the experiences that make each of them unique.
Developed in collaboration with children, their families, and professionals connected to their experiences, each story celebrates individuality while exploring the challenges, strengths, and perspectives that shape who we are.
Through relatable characters, thoughtful questions, and meaningful moments, young readers discover that differences are something to understand, kindness begins with curiosity, and everyone deserves a sense of belonging.
Each book includes resources and activities that help families and educators extend the conversation beyond the final page—turning stories into opportunities for empathy, understanding, and connection.
Because every child deserves to feel seen, understood, and heard.
Meet Our Incredible Kids and learn their Stories:
Meet Joey!
Joey’s Little Listeners: A Story About Hearing Aids, Hearing Loss, and Good Questions
In The Little Listeners: A Story About My Hearing Aids, Joey becomes the special teacher for the day and invites her classmates to learn more about the hearing aids she has worn since she was a baby.
With her rainbow purse, purple hearing-aid case, and plenty of confidence, Joey explains how her hearing aids help her catch sounds her ears might otherwise miss. As her friends ask thoughtful questions and share their own experiences, the class discovers that curiosity can build understanding—and that the things that make us different can also bring us closer together.
A warm story about hearing loss, self-advocacy, belonging, and the power of asking questions with kindness.
Meet Jameson “Jack”
Jack and the Case of the Invisible Clues: A Story About Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome
In Jack’s Little Listeners: A Story About Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome, Jack wakes in the night with a feeling he knows all too well. His body is giving him clues that another CVS episode may be beginning.
Jack has learned to notice those clues, trust what his body is telling him, and ask for help. With his family and medical team beside him, he follows the care plan that helps him feel safe—even when it includes hospital visits, monitors, medicines, and tests.
When Jack shares his experience with his classmates, they learn that some illnesses come in cycles and cannot always be seen from the outside. Most importantly, they discover that children can become experts in their own care by listening to their bodies, speaking up, and trusting their team.
A reassuring story about Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome, self-advocacy, medical experiences, and the strength that comes from knowing you are never facing them alone.
