listening

Simple text encourages the reader to be silent and listen for sounds often not heard, such as the wind playing with a kite, or the chattering of trees.

A story about a lion who learns the value of listening.

A child describes all the times he listens to his teacher during a day at school.

A teacher prepares her young students to listen to her instructions by telling them how to behave.

Each time a girl visits a bear in a zoo, she listens to his tales of the vast and wondrous Land of the Bears, his home that he will never see again.

enables the Christian helper to understand better his ir her role, as well as to comprehend the objectives and limits of such a role. The author clearly shows the many ways in which we can serve others through listening to their stories.

"Celia, the town listener, collects a seed from each person who shares a problem with her, so when Julian loses his seed on the way to see her, he is unable to let go of his sadness"--Provided by publisher.

Bonaventure Arrow is so quiet he can hear everything, including flowers growing, different shades of the color blue, and the voice of his father's spirit, and with this special gift he sets out to soothe his troubled family.

Lily Skunk bakes cookies for her friends without listening to her father's instructions.