Join Ren as he meets his new neighbors, Luis and Rosa. Follow along as Rosa explains how deaf people can communicate with others through sign language and lip reading and learn alongside Ren as Luis teaches him some basic signs. With a focus on social and emotional learning (SEL), tightly controlled vocabulary, and bright, fun illustrations to match the storyline and enhance empathy, children will learn about inclusion in a supportive educational fiction reading experience.

Children can learn more about hearing loss using Fact Surfer, our safe online search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. This book also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a glossary, an index, and a table of contents.

Grasshopper Books offers simple, fun fiction for emerging readers. Cookie Friends is part of Jump!'s Celebrating All Friends series.