Listen
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$1673
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2019

Listen

Written by Holly M. McGhee · Illustrated by Pascal Lemaitre

Discover the world through empathy and senses in a tender journey.

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32 pages
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Bookroo's summary

In a world where connection is key, 'Listen' invites young readers to explore their senses and embrace empathy. Through gentle verses and art, this picture book encourages children to see, hear, and feel the world around them, fostering a deeper understanding of shared experiences. What does it mean to truly connect with everything, including nature? Dive into this lyrical journey and find out.

From the publisher

A lyrical, inspiring picture book that promotes empathy from the creators of the New York Times bestseller Come With Me. Listen with your heart. It is your ears your eyes your nose your mouth your hands— Author Holly M. McGhee and illustrator Pascal Lemaître ask you, me, and all of us to inspire empathy by exploring what it means to be connected to everything, including the natural world. Simple and tender, Listen teaches us to engage our senses, to taste, see, and feel in order to engage with the world around us.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD400L
Themes & topics
Books about social themesBooks about values and virtuesBooks about the environmentBooks about science and natureBooks about the five senses
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~2.8
F&P level
~L
Publication
Published
September 3, 2019
First published
January 1, 2019
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781250318121

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