Listen
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

Listen

By Gabi Snyder, Stephanie Graegin (Illustrator)

Discover the hidden symphony beneath the city's noise.

4.2/5 Goodreads · 464 ratings
40 pages
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Bookroo's summary

Amidst the city's clamor, a young girl embarks on a journey of mindfulness, tuning into the subtle symphony of everyday sounds. From crows cawing to whispered goodnights, she learns to hear beyond the noise. Can she find peace in the quiet moments? This beautifully illustrated tale invites readers to explore the art of listening and the serenity it brings.

From the publisher

“A memorable experience.”–Kirkus Reviews (starred review) In the tradition of Tomie dePaola’s Quiet and Scott Magoon’s Breathe comes this lyrical, meditative picture book about listening and mindfulness. BEEP! WOOF! VROOM! Isn’t the world a noisy place? But what if you stop, close your eyes, and LISTEN? Can you hear each sound? Can you listen past the noise and hear the quiet, too? Beautifully illustrated and poignant, this lovely picture book follows a girl through her school day as she listens to sounds across the city: caws of crows, shouts across the playground, and finally, the quiet beating of her heart and whispered goodnights.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD470L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about listeningBooks about sounds or noisesBooks about social themesBooks about values and virtues
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.5
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
519470
Publication
Published
July 13, 2021
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781534461895

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