Listening with My Heart
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

Listening with My Heart

By Gabi Garcia, Ying Hui Tan (Illustrator)

A heart-shaped rock challenges Esperanza to practice self-kindness when things go awry.

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34 pages· 733 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Esperanza discovers a heart-shaped rock, symbolizing kindness and love. But when her school play falters, she must learn to extend that compassion to herself. Will she embrace self-acceptance amidst disappointment? 'Listening with My Heart' explores friendship, empathy, and the journey to self-love, offering young readers a heartfelt lesson in self-compassion. With engaging illustrations and practical exercises, this story invites children to befriend themselves in times of challenge.

From the publisher

When Esperanza finds a heart-shaped rock, she sees it as a reminder to spread kindness and love in the world. But when the school play doesn’t go the way she’d imagined, will she remember to give it to herself?Listening with My Heart reminds us of the importance of being friends to ourselves! A beautifully illustrated book that touches on the universal themes of friendship, empathy and self-acceptance.A wonderful addition to any home or school library! Includes kid-friendly self-compassion and mindfulness exercises.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
34
Words
733
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~580L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about kindnessBooks about social themesBooks about emotions
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.8
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
511835
Publication
Published
December 5, 2018
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780998958040

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