Edward Tulane, a cold-hearted and proud toy rabbit, loves only himself until he is separated from the little girl who adores him and travels across the country, acquiring new owners and listening to their hopes, dreams, and histories.

Nancy's failure to pay attention gets her into trouble when she bakes cupcakes for the school bake sale.

Illustrations and easy-to-read text urge the reader to go beyond the noise of the city to listen to a crow's caw, rain dripping onto a sidewalk, and whispered goodnights. Includes notes about listening.

A lop-eared rabbit named Buddy finds himself in trouble with the Scruffy Varmint because he never listens.

Wordy Birdy doesn't stop talking and asking questions, but never stops to listen. This behavior gets her in trouble and her friends need to bail her out. This teaches her that it's ok to talk, but important to listen too.

Stephanie Michelle, who cares for animals and listens to the sun, believes the homeless child, Fondo, when he tells her that the geese have invited him to fly away with them.

When RJ learns to use such skills as listening and following instructions, he has the best day of his life.

Little Bird loves to talk, but his constant questions, jokes, and facts exhaust his family and friends so he flies until his tiny wings will carry him no further and, in a brook, spies a little bird that listens to his every word without a peep.

Monkey is so excited about a go-kart race that he doesn't listen to any of the instructions. He doesn't stop to check his kart and he nearly ruins the race for all the animals. Can Monkey learn to listen and pay attention or will the race be abandoned for good? This series introduces children to different emotions and behavior. A fun story featuring fantastic characters is backed up by suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together....

"When the world gets too loud and chaotic, a young boy's grandfather helps him listen with wonder instead. Kids laughing, sneakers squeaking, balls bouncing -- for Thunder, the sounds of the school day often brew into overwhelming noise storms. But when Thunder's mosom asks him what he hears on an urban nature walk, Thunder starts to understand how sounds like bird wings flapping and rushing water can help him feel calm and connected. Gentle, inviting...