Author: Jessica Coriat

Illustrator: ?

Publisher: Tellwell Talent

Released: May 27, 2025

Format: Hard Cover, Paperback

Price: $19.76, $12.99

Genre: Children’s Picture Books

Age Range: Author recommends 4-8 years.

ISBN: 978-1779621177

Page Count: 36 pages

Reviewer: Ellwyn Autumn

Rating: 5 Lemon Drops

Available on Amazon

A little positivity goes a long way!

I received a complimentary copy of the book from the author and agreed to give an honest review.

Favorite quote from the book:

“Maddy loved the way her hearing aids caught all the sounds swirling in the air around her. She called them her sound catchers.”

Review:Book Summary:Twins Maddy and Emmy are similar, yet they differ. What sets them apart? Maddy’s hearing was affected at a young age. Emmy can hear all sounds, but Maddy misses everyday sounds, which impacts how she interacts with the world around her. Maddy’s transition from hearing aids to cochlear implants is then carefully detailed in the story.



Opinion:

Sound Catchers explores the experiences of Maddy, a young girl, as she deals with hearing loss. The story opens with twin girls, Emmy and Maddy, who appear to be alike in every way but quickly shifts when Maddy is diagnosed with hearing loss.

A remarkable juxtaposition highlighting that even though some of us may look identical, we are all unique.

When children read stories with relatable characters, they learn about life. Sound Catchers is a high quality book that does this well.

Along with Maddy’s struggle, young readers will witness how her family and friends support and love her as she finds her place in a world that is not as accessible as it is for her twin.

Sound Catchers exposes young readers to a disability while normalizing the experience. If we’re going to have an inclusive society with empathic citizens, we need books like this.

I give it 5 Lemon Drops!

Educational Influence:Classroom Connection:

Sound Catchers could be a great contribution to a discussion regarding hearing loss, diversity or the Five Senses. 

Age Range:  4-7 years
Targeted Vocabulary:Hearing aid, cochlear implant, implants, operation, silent Resources: Click the image to access the Pinterest Board with the resources.

About The Author:



Jessica Coriat completed her bachelor of science in Special Education/Elementary Education and went on to earn two master's degrees, one in Deaf Education and the other in Creative Writing for Children.
With over twenty years of experience as a teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing, Jessica continues to teach her students alongside their typical hearing peers.  

As a full-time working mother of three teenagers, Jessica has plenty of free time on her hands. She enjoys spending it in her home in New Jersey, with her son, her twin girls and their cavapoo, Bailey. Jessica is also passionate about living a healthy lifestyle.
She is thrilled to have written this book and continues to make time to write each day. 

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