{"title":"Samantha Baines","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSamantha Baines\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a unique blend of engaging children's stories and thoughtful explorations of health and wellness. Her books often combine humour and heart, inviting young readers to journey through imaginative worlds while also addressing important real-life topics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the playful adventures found in \u003cem\u003eHarriet Versus The Galaxy\u003c\/em\u003e to the insightful guidance in \u003cem\u003eLiving With Hearing Loss and Deafness\u003c\/em\u003e, Baines’ work encourages empathy and understanding, making complex subjects accessible for both children and adults alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"harriet-versus-the-galaxy-by-samantha-baines-9781913311018","title":"Harriet Versus The Galaxy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hilarious and heartfelt debut from multi-award winning, hearing aid wearing, comedian, actor and author Samantha Baines. The intergalactic adventure starts at home with Harriet, who discovers that her hearing-aid can do more than she ever bargained for when she finds an alien in her room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscovering that her family secretly work for an intergalactic agency, Harriet becomes the Earth's first line of defence as the only one who can understand the invaders. Sure, her hearing aid helps her understand aliens from across the universe, if only she could understand her own feelings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHarriet Versus The Galaxy\u003c\/em\u003e introduces readers to a unique blend of humour and heartfelt moments in an out-of-this-world adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Walker Books Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46687678365932,"sku":"9781913311018","price":16.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5778673482869.jpg?v=1753328020"},{"product_id":"living-with-hearing-loss-and-deafness-by-samantha-baines-9781035401505","title":"Living With Hearing Loss and Deafness","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'Highly informative, told with warmth and humour' - Adam Kay, author of \u003ci\u003eThis is Going to Hurt\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e'Heartfelt and hilarious - deaf awareness beautifully told through Sam's unique voice' - Laura Whitmore\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e'This book is important' - Mark Atkinson, CEO of the Royal National Institute for Deaf People\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e'Samantha is a strong and powerful woman who talks so openly about her life and about being a part of the deaf community. To have someone who wants to help and wants to make a difference is so important and Sam is that person.' - Gaby Roslin\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLiving With Hearing Loss and Deafness\u003c\/i\u003e is an all-you-need-to-know book about hearing loss and deafness, including facts, experiences and words of wisdom from experts at the RNID, audiologists, deaf activists and people who use and teach sign language. Having been on her own deaf journey, Samantha Baines has met wonderful, interesting, courageous people of all ages who also happen to be deaf. In this book, alongside the experts, she weaves together their insights and advice and, importantly, teaches those of us who aren't deaf, what it is like for those who are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlong the way, she looks at:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe first signs of hearing loss\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWhat is tinnitus?\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWhat to expect at a hearing test\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWill I lose my job?\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAm I disabled?\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWhat are hearing aids and why do you need them?\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDeaf dating\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLipreading\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWhat is sign language?\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWhat not to say to someone with hearing loss\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAnd much more...\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e'This is the book I wish I could have bought when the audiologist told me I needed a hearing aid, and I hope it can help you understand this new world you are stepping into. Welcome to the deaf club.' \u003c\/i\u003eSamantha Baines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47383898259692,"sku":"9781035401505","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/17535813482556.jpg?v=1773387172"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/samantha-baines.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}