Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1498
Books About Listening · 84 titles considered
The Best Listening Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about listening? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.
Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.
Graphic Nov.
The Shortlist
Our 10 Favorite Books About Listening
Sale price
$1797
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1983
Little Red Riding Hood
A girl faces a cunning wolf on her way to her grandmother's house.
32 pages· 1,540 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud
5.6/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 25,135 ratings
$18.99Save 5%
Sale price
$1797
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018
The Rabbit Listened
By Cori Doerffeld (Author/Illustrator), Cori Doerrfeld (Author/Illustrator)
A child tries to build something but it doesn't go as planned.
32 pages· 275 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
5.6/7 Bookroo experts·4.6/5 Goodreads · 9,621 ratings
$18.99Save 5%
Sale price
$1899
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1996
Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse
By Kevin Henkes · Lilly series
A confiscated purse sparks a journey from fury to forgiveness.
32 pages· 1,483 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 30,343 ratings
$19.99Save 5%
Sale price
$1597
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2016
Chimpanzees for Tea!
By Jo Empson
Vincent's grocery list turns into a hilarious mix-up with unexpected surprises.
32 pages· 291 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·3.7/5 Goodreads · 473 ratings
$16.99Save 6%
Sale price
$1697
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014
Telephone
By Mac Barnett
A series of messages are sent to Peter, telling him to fly away from a monster lobster.
40 pages· 130 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·3.7/5 Goodreads · 2,299 ratings
$17.99Save 6%
Sale price
$2279
Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2012
Lacey Walker, Nonstop Talker
A young girl learns the value of listening after losing her voice.
32 pages· 388 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,895 ratings
$23.99Save 5%
Sale price
$858
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1975
Strega Nona
A magic pasta pot causes chaos when misused.
40 pages· 1,278 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 90,740 ratings
$8.99Save 5%
Sale price
$1398
Board Book · Ages 1–4 · 2007
Listen, Listen
By Phillis Gershator, Alison Jay (Illustrator)
Discover nature's sounds through the changing seasons.
32 pages· 318 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 439 ratings
$14.99Save 7%
Sale price
$858
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2006
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
By Kate DiCamillo, Bagram Ibatoulline (Illustrator)
A lost china rabbit embarks on a journey of love and loss.
240 pages· 17,113 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 125,735 ratings
$8.99Save 5%
Browse by age
Listening Board Books for Babies & Toddlers
Sturdy, inviting books about listening for the youngest readers and listeners.
Sale price
$499
Baby Listens
Ages 2–5 · 1971
Babies explore household sounds, from jingling keys to buzzing razors.
Sale price
$695
Be Careful, Icarus!
Ages 1–3 · 2015
A kite flies too high, leading to unexpected trouble.
Sale price
$999
Listening Time
Ages 1–3 · 2008
Discover the secret to calm listening and cooperation for toddlers.
Sale price
$1299
Choo! Choo!
Ages 1–4 · 2015
Guess the vehicle from animal sounds and lift the flap to reveal surprises.
Sale price
$999
Sherlock Holmes in The Hound of the Baskervilles
Ages 2–4 · 2013
Explore the eerie sounds of a mysterious night.
Sale price
$799
Little Elephant Listens
Ages 2–4 · 2014
Little Elephant learns the world through listening.
Sale price
$599
What Can I Hear?
Ages 0–2 · 2012
Discover the world of sounds with playful babies.
Sale price
$799
Snakes on a Train
Ages 2–5 · 2019
Snakes board a train, tickets in hand. The journey begins with a hiss.
Sale price
$699
Time-Out for Sophie
Ages 1–4 · 2013
A mischievous mouse tests her family's patience, leading to inevitable time-outs.
Sale price
$899
Baby Loves the Five Senses: Hearing!
Ages 0–3 · 2019
Discover the science of sound and how we hear it.
Sale price
$999
I Listen
Ages 2–4 · 2019
Discover the power of listening and belonging through a child's ears.
Sale price
$899
Listen Like an Elephant
Ages 0–3 · 2019
Discover mindfulness with a colorful elephant, helping kids focus anywhere.
Browse by age
Listening Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about listening for preschool and elementary-age readers.
Sale price
$1799
Listen
Ages 4–8 · 2021
Discover the hidden symphony beneath the city's noise.
Sale price
$1799
Song in the City
Ages 4–8 · 2022
A blind girl and her grandmother discover the city's hidden music together.
Sale price
$1899
Wild Symphony
Ages 3–7 · 2020
Uncover secrets and solve puzzles with Maestro Mouse on a musical journey across the world.
Sale price
$599
Fancy Nancy and the Delectable Cupcakes
Ages 4–8 · 2010
A young girl bakes cupcakes for a school bake sale, but things don't go as planned.
Sale price
$499
The Cat Who Wore a Pot on Her Head
Ages 4–8 · 1967
A mysterious journey challenges everything known.
Sale price
$1095
The Worst Day of My Life Ever!
Ages 4–8 · 2011
A boy's day unravels due to not listening. Can he turn it around?
Sale price
$1899
The Listeners
Ages 6–9 · 2009
A young slave listens for whispers of freedom and hope in the night.
Sale price
$1295
A Quiet Girl
Ages 4–7 · 2022
In a noisy world, a quiet girl reveals hidden wonders.
Sale price
$1299
Listen, Buddy
Ages 4–7 · 2013
A rabbit's poor listening skills lead him into a dangerous cave.
Sale price
$799
The Listening Walk
Ages 4–8 · 1961
Discover a world of sounds on a quiet walk. Listen closely and be amazed.
Sale price
$2199
The Storm Whale
Ages 4–8 · 2013
A storm brings a whale, revealing a boy's loneliness and a father's newfound understanding.
Sale price
$1799
Let's Have a Dog Party!
Ages 3–5 · 2019
A birthday party goes awry when Frank hides. Can Kate bring him back?
Browse by age
Listening Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about listening for developing and independent readers.
Sale price
$1099
Andi Unexpected
Ages 8–12 · 2013
A girl uncovers a family mystery hidden in an attic, leading to secrets and intrigue.
Sale price
$899
The Whispers
Ages 10–+ · 2019
A boy's quest for magical creatures may reveal more than he bargained for.
Sale price
$599
Freddie Ramos Hears It All
Ages 7–10 · 2019
A boy with super hearing must resist the urge to eavesdrop.
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1699
The White Snake (Graphic Novel)
Ages 8–12 · 2019
A young adventurer must uncover a king's secret and win a princess's trust to escape peril.
Sale price
$1295
Just My Luck
Ages 9–13 · 2016
A dodgeball mishap, a crush, and chaos at the Fall Fiesta-val. Can Zack win Abhi's heart?
Sale price
$599
The Teeny-Tiny Woman
Ages 6–7 · 1995
A tiny woman finds a bone, but a big surprise awaits her.
Sale price
$599
In the City
1994
A city of layers hides secrets within its smallest parts.