Maude’sMagical Ear TrumpetA warm, playful story about listening, understanding, and a little bit of magic — by children’s author Chris Husband.Maude’sMagical Ear TrumpetA warm, playful story about listening, understanding, and a little bit of magic — by children’s author Chris Husband.
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The Story
Maude is curious, thoughtful, and just a little bit different. When she discovers a magical ear trumpet, her world opens up in surprising ways.
As Maude listens more closely, she learns that everyone has a story to tell — and that understanding others can be the greatest magic of all.
- Perfect for ages 4–8
- Ideal for home, classroom, and library reading
- Encourages empathy and communication
Meet the Author
Chris Husband is a children’s author who loves creating stories that spark imagination, encourage kindness, and invite young readers to see magic in everyday life.
Inspired by classic storybook authors and a lifelong love of children’s literature, Chris writes stories designed to be enjoyed together by children and adults alike.
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GOODREAD REVIEWERS LOVE THE BOOK
Kate Williams
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Reviews from young readers
A beautifully gentle story that celebrates curiosity, empathy, and the quiet magic of truly listening. Maude’s journey is enchanting and deeply human, reminding readers that every voice matters and every story deserves to be heard.
Kate Williams
Book Reader
Reviews from young readers
A beautifully gentle story that celebrates curiosity, empathy, and the quiet magic of truly listening. Maude’s journey is enchanting and deeply human, reminding readers that every voice matters and every story deserves to be heard.
Kate Williams
Book Reader
Reviews from young readers
A beautifully gentle story that celebrates curiosity, empathy, and the quiet magic of truly listening. Maude’s journey is enchanting and deeply human, reminding readers that every voice matters and every story deserves to be heard.
Kate Williams
Book Reader
Reviews from young readers
A beautifully gentle story that celebrates curiosity, empathy, and the quiet magic of truly listening. Maude’s journey is enchanting and deeply human, reminding readers that every voice matters and every story deserves to be heard.
Kate Williams
Book Reader
Reviews from young readers
A beautifully gentle story that celebrates curiosity, empathy, and the quiet magic of truly listening. Maude’s journey is enchanting and deeply human, reminding readers that every voice matters and every story deserves to be heard.
Kate Williams
Book Reader
Reviews from young readers
A beautifully gentle story that celebrates curiosity, empathy, and the quiet magic of truly listening. Maude’s journey is enchanting and deeply human, reminding readers that every voice matters and every story deserves to be heard. 
Lisa Sitze
I know what an ear trumpet is since I’ve seen them but sharing it with people who don’t is marvelous! The poetry was grand and wonderfully informative at the same time!
Siriluck S
I love this book. The pictures are beautiful
I think that Maude s Magical Ear Trumpet is so great. I love this book. The pictures in this book are beautiful.
Sam Tyrer
We really enjoyed this book as a family, it’s a lovely story!
Bridget Brown
Wonderfully illustrated book that sparked lots of questions from my 5 year old! We really enjoyed reading it as a family!
Cynthia Benthall
Kids find out what an ear trumpet is and this wonderful older woman finds out what a good listener she is. Whimsical tale with wonderful illustrations.
Rachael Thomas
This book was a hit with both my 3 and 6 year old. I loved the underlying message about the importance of listening and helping others, and the illustrations are beautiful.
Jodi Louise
A heart warming story with an important message. I really enjoyed reading this to my 6 and 3 year olds. I’d also never heard of an ear trumpet before!
Discover the Magic of Listening
Join Maude on a heart-warming adventure where curiosity, kindness, and a magical ear trumpet help children discover that every voice matters.