ERRNT

by Gin Noon Spaulding, Donna Cowan (Editor), Gaurav Bhatnagar (Illustrator)

Li-Li is on the road again! This time, it's just her and Mama heading to Tullahoma, TN, to visit Mema and Pops. Li-Li loves to read, but when Mema invites her to watch her favorite show, Wheel of MY Fortune, she gives it a try. At first, it's fun—until a sudden, unexpected loud noise ERRNT! It’s the scariest sound Li-Li has ever heard! But why doesn’t it bother Mema?

Now, Li-Li faces a Can she find the right words to explain why she dislikes Wheel of MY Fortune and that awful ERRNT noise? And can she do it without having a Li-Li Letdown?

Kindle Edition

Published August 17, 2025

Reviews

[BookLove · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a thoughtful and relatable story for kids with sound sensitivities. My daughter (age 7) has auditory defensiveness, and she connected right away with Li-Li’s experiences — from vacuums and mowers to unexpected beeps and music. It’s comforting for her to see those challenges reflected in a gentle, child-friendly way.

[Vera · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book on hearing

Wow! It's a great book on the senses of hearing. I think the bookbkind of surpred me, si I am glad I read this book. It's a great information book that teaches kids the are hearing impaired. Need more like this in school classrooms. Good illustrations as qell.

[John Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

ERRNT isn’t just another picture book—it’s an important bridge between understanding and action. By showing Li-Li’s struggles in a relatable way, it helps kids with similar challenges feel seen and helps adults respond with empathy. This is the kind of story that changes the way we listen.

[Bhanu Kaushik · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is praised as heartfelt, accessible, and empowering for children and parents alike, fostering empathy and a deeper understanding of sensory and communication differences within families and schools. Highly recommend it.

[Tamiko Covington · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute, Heartfelt, Children’s Story

Such a cute story told from a child’s point of view. It’s relatable for me as as a mother of an autistic child. I’ve experienced the sensory issues and Li Li showed the sensory challenges many kids face. Loved it!

[Shawn Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet, funny, and educational—ERRNT is a must-read for families and classrooms alike! 💛

[Sheri Watkins · Rating 4 out of 5]

A charming, colorful story that makes sensory awareness fun and relatable. Li-Li will steal your heart!

[Paula Jones · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read

This was a good read that held my daughter attention from the beginning to the end. I’m looking forward to reading more from this author.