Can You Find the SUPERPOWERS? | Emily & Friends Book 1

An inclusive children’s book about friendship, hearing differences and belonging

Can You Find the SUPERPOWERS? is the first illustrated story in the Emily & Friends series. Freddie wants to make a friend. Emily wears hearing aids. As they get to know each other, they discover that listening, communicating and joining in can look different for different people—and that patience, kindness and curiosity can help friendship grow.

Written by R. M. Rayner, drawing on the author’s experience of growing up with hearing aids, this warm read-aloud invites children and adults to talk together about hearing aids, deaf awareness, inclusion and the strengths we each bring to a friendship. It is an inclusive children’s book for families, primary schools, libraries and groups looking for disability-positive stories that open gentle conversations without defining a child by a diagnosis.

• Illustrated picture book, Emily & Friends Book 1
• Suggested for ages 3–8 and shared reading at home, school or in a group
• Written by R. M. Rayner and illustrated by Harriet Radis
• Explores friendship, different ways of communicating, hearing aids, kindness and inclusion

Everyone has their own strengths. What are yours? Choose the book option that suits you above.

Choose your copy

• Book: one standard copy.
• Signed book: one copy signed to order by R. M. Rayner.
• Two-book pair: one standard copy and one signed copy, sent to the same delivery address.
• Donate a copy for outreach (£9.99): pays for one book for author-led outreach. It will not be posted to you or to a recipient you choose at checkout; R. M. Rayner chooses where and when it is given.

Book orders sent to you are shipped from UK stock; signed copies are signed to order. If you want to support outreach without buying a book, you can choose the separate £7.99 business outreach contribution below; it does not purchase or include a book.

A look inside the book

Here are two glimpses of Freddie and Emily’s story, with more to discover when you read the book.

Read and talk together

How do Freddie and Emily help each other understand? What could you do to help someone join a game? Which of your strengths could help a friend?

Separate business outreach contribution: Add £7.99 support (no book included) to support R. M. Rayner’s business outreach. This is not a charity donation and is not eligible for Gift Aid.

Ordering for a school, library, charity or event? For 9 or more copies, send a bulk order enquiry to discuss availability, signing and protected delivery.