Comics, books and stories with deaf characters
Explore our books and comics, plus reviews by deaf young people of stories that feature deaf characters, culture and history.
Our free comics and resources for deaf children
We've created a number of comics for children to help them understand experiences such as going to the hearing clinic and getting grommets, hearing aids and cochlear implants.
See our full list of resources for children and young people
Our storybooks
We've collaborated with lots of amazing authors and illustrators to produce several books featuring deaf characters. All money raised through the sale of these books helps to fund our work with deaf children and their families.
'The Quest for the Cockle Implant'
'The Quest for the Cockle Implant' is the result of a storytelling competition run by the National Deaf Children’s Society. The competition was judged by Julia Donaldson CBE and won by 9-year-old Maya Wasserman. Maya worked with a team of writers to transform her winning story into a children’s storybook, illustrated by young deaf illustrator Lucy Rogers.
Order 'The Quest for the Cockle Implant'
Get your free copy of a fun-filled activity pack based on 'The Quest for the Cockle Implant'
'Elephant and the Lost Blanket'
'Elephant and the Lost Blanket' stars Elephant, who wears hearing aids, and Tiger, who wears cochlear implants. The book features deaf awareness tips and advice on reading with a deaf child provided by the National Literacy Trust. A video of key vocabulary from the book in British Sign Language (BSL) is available on our YouTube page, where you can also find our collection of deaf-friendly communication tips for hearing peers in the early years.
'Jake and Jasmine to the Rescue'
'Jake and Jasmine to the Rescue' stars Jake, who is deaf and wears a cochlear implant. The book includes deaf awareness tips and advice on reading with a deaf child provided by the National Literacy Trust.
'Daisy and Ted's Awesome Adventures'
'Daisy and Ted's Awesome Adventures' stars Daisy, who is deaf and wears a hearing aid. The book features deaf awareness tips and advice on reading with a deaf child provided by the National Literacy Trust.
Book reviews
We asked families to review books with a deaf character or focus. You can check out all of their reviews below.
The Silent Garden: A Parent's Guide to Raising a Deaf Child
Read one parent's review of the book 'The Silent Garden - A Parent's Guide to Raising a Deaf Child' written by Paul Ogden and David Smith.
Dark Pines
Read one deaf young person's review of the book 'Dark Pines' by Will Dean.
There Will Be Lies
Read one deaf young person's review of 'There Will Be Lies' by Nick Lake.
A Quiet Kind of Thunder
Read one deaf young person's review of 'A Quiet Kind of Thunder' by Sara Barnard.
The Salt-Stained Book
Read one deaf young person's review of 'The Salt-Stained Book', written by Julia Jones and illustrated by Claudia Myatt.
Future Girl
Read one deaf young person's review of 'Future Girl' by Asphyxia.
Deeplight
Read one deaf young person's review of 'Deeplight' by Frances Hardinge (plus a special note from the author!).
Unravel
Read one deaf young person's review of 'Unravel' by Amelia Loken.
Echo Come Home
Read one parent's review of 'Echo Come Home' by Megan Rix.
Do you have a review to share?
We’re always on the lookout for books, stories, TV shows or films that feature deaf characters – especially ones that really connect with deaf children and young people.
If you or your child has a favourite, we’d love to hear about it. Your reviews can help other families discover relatable, empowering stories to enjoy together.