Listen to the Raindrops opens the door to noise awareness, the joy of sounds, and the need to protect our precious hearing. This charming poem and family of mice present an opportunity to giggle, share, and learn about good sounds and harmful sounds. 28 million people in the United States have a hearing loss. Noise is one of the leading causes of hearing loss, especially in young people. Noise negatively affects learning and behavior.
Studies show that children's learning is negatively affected by noise in the classroom.
For the infant or child whose arms are shorter than those of an adult and most typically listens to these toys close to the small, sensitive ear, the risk is even greater. Noise-induced hearing loss is preventable. A respected researcher, consultant, advisor, and lecturer in the area of noise pollution, Dr. Bronzaft is frequently interviewed and quoted in the media. She has written extensively on the adverse effects of noise to our health, hearing, and ability to learn. She has been involved in educating people, especially parents, about the dangers of noise for over 25 years.