Listen

"Listen" is a beautiful and gentle picture book that guides children to engage with their surroundings and inner world. Through lyrical text and soft illustrations, it encourages mindfulness, empathy, and connection, inviting young readers to pay attention to what they see, hear, taste, feel, and breathe. It is an excellent tool for fostering emotional intelligence and understanding our shared human experience, making it perfect for quiet reflection or sparking conversations about kindness and presence.

A Brain Pickings Favorite Children's Book of 2019 Experience the power of listening to your heart, paying attention, love, and empathy in Listen, a simple and tender picture book by Holly M. McGhee and Pascal Lemaitre, the creators of the New York Times bestseller Come With Me. The buoyant verses and gentle art show you how to connect with the whole world. From exploring your sensorial surroundings—what you see, breathe, hear, taste, and feel—to becoming aware of our shared experiences.