Ear Peace Save Your Hearing Foundation and BANZ USA have officially teamed up to bring hearing health to the forefront of childhood education—with a superpowered twist.
For over 15 years, the Ear Peace Foundation has been leading the charge against noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) in children by teaching them how to protect their hearing from loud sound.
Ear Peace Foundation does community outreach, provides free lessons and materials for hearing-safety education in classrooms, and now, debuts a new children’s book— HearO Saves the Day!—the Foundation continues to provide families and educators with tools to safeguard the next generation’s hearing.
Why Hearing Education Matters
Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) in children is on the rise, and it’s largely preventable. Today, one in five U.S. teens suffers this type of permanent hearing damage, mostly due to recreational sound, and three times as many second graders are diagnosed with hearing loss compared to a decade prior. The need for early intervention and education has never been more urgent.
That’s why HearO Saves the Day! was created!
This engaging book introduces children (PreK–3rd grade) to the concept of hearing health in a way that’s fun, approachable, and empowering. Through colorful illustrations and an engaging adventure story, an adorable superhero character named HearO and group of playground friends learn about how we hear and why protecting our hearing is essential in loud environments like concerts, sporting events, and even playgrounds.
Built for Classrooms and Communities
Since its founding in 2010, Ear Peace Foundation has delivered thousands of free classroom lessons and curriculum materials to schools across the country. These lessons help children:
- Learn about the ear and how sound works
- Understand the dangers of loud noise
- Learn four ways to protect their ears including wearing hearing protection for kids
- Build lifelong healthy listening habits
Whether you’re a teacher, parent, or pediatrician, HearO Saves the Day! is a powerful resource to enable caring adults to help their children start practicing hearing-safety early—and it’s written specifically to support the early childhood hearing education movement.
BANZ Earmuffs: Featured in the Book
We’re thrilled to announce that BANZ Baby Earmuffs, the world’s most trusted baby hearing protection, are featured in the book itself. Kids will spot the same earmuffs their parents rely on—designed to be soft, safe, and scientifically tested—right on the pages of HearO Saves the Day!
This collaboration between BANZ and Ear Peace Foundation is a natural fit. Both organizations are passionate about protecting kids’ hearing while promoting hearing-safety awareness in fun, family-friendly ways.
💝 Buy One, Give One: Books That Give Back
Every time a copy of HearO Saves the Day! is purchased, another book is donated to an underserved community or school in need. It’s part of our mission to make hearing education accessible to every child—no matter their zip code or family income.
By supporting this initiative, you’re doing more than just buying a book—you’re investing in a child’s future.
What’s Next?
Together, Ear Peace Foundation and BANZ USA are committed to:
- Expanding the reach of free hearing-safety curriculum and materials
- Developing new resources for educators, clinicians, and families
- Promoting safe listening habits in homes, schools, and communities
With HearO leading the way—and BANZ earmuffs keeping ears protected— we’re building a brighter, safer world where kids can enjoy music and listening for a lifetime.
Ready to Join the Mission?
Support hearing health education, inspire kids, and protect little ears—here’s how you can take action today:
- 👉 Buy HearO Saves the Day! on Amazon or through Pathways Book Service
Every book purchased provides funding to distribute books to teachers, librarians, and children in underserved communities.- 👉 Download free learning resources from Ear Peace Foundation
Ear Peace Foundation offers FREE resource materials including: printable coloring pages and STE(A)M-aligned classroom programs, activities, and companion worksheets (print & digital) to help children explore hearing health in fun, age-appropriate ways.
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Shop BANZ Baby Earmuffs
Comfortable, kid-safe hearing protection featured in the book! 
- 👉 Download free learning resources from Ear Peace Foundation