Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns to Listen

by Howard Binkow (2005, Thunderbolt Publishing, 15.00/hardback)
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Imagine how much easier life would be if children listened better. Meet Howard B. Wigglebottom, a curious rabbit who just doesn't listen! This new illustrated book, has been created to help children, ages 4-7, improve their listening skills and pay attention. Educators, parents, and children alike will laugh and learn as Howard B. Wigglebottom learns to listen. Color. Grades PreK-3. [10.5” x 8.5"...32 pages]

Why Should I Listen?

by Claire Llewellyn (2005, Barron's, 6.99)
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When children are caught up by the excitement of the moment, they sometimes forget to listen--and the result might be an accident or an avoidable mistake. This book helps them understand the importance of listening to parents and teachers. Kids will be attracted by the amusing color illustrations on every page, and parents and teachers will appreciate the note at the back of each book offering further suggestions on answering children's questions. Grades PreK-2. [7.5” x 8”...32 pages]

Listen Buddy

by Helen Lester (1995, Houghton Mifflin, 6.95)
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Scatterbrained Buddy takes a wrong turn and ends up face to face with a Scruffy Varmint who sets him to work making soup. But Buddy isn’t very good at following directions. Will he learn to listen before it’s too late? Color. Grades K-3. [8” x 9”...32 pages]

Bunny Business

by Nancy Poydar (2003, Holiday House, 16.95/hardback)
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Harry is a wiggly child who never pays attention in class, so when Ms. Finch reads the spring play, Bunny Business, aloud and asks him what part he would like, he can't answer, and is assigned the role of Funny Bunny. Embarrassed, he decides to listen better and ends up learning everyone's part by heart. On the day of the play, the star gets stage fright and Harry saves the production by filling in for him. Color. Grades K-3. [8.5” x 10.5”...32 pages]

Listen and Learn

Cheri Meiners (2003, Free Spirit, 10.95)
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This gentle, encouraging book introduces and explains what listening means, why it's important, and how to listen well. Realistic examples and full-color illustrations bring the concepts to life. The focus throughout is on the positive results of being a good listener. Made to be read aloud, this book also includes a special section for adults, with ways to reinforce the skills being taught, questions to invite lively discussion, and listening games to play. Color. Grades K-3. [9” x 9”...36 pages]

This book is part of The Learning to Get Along Series.

It's No Joke, My Telephone Broke

by Linda Grossman (2001, Second Story Press, 5.95)
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In It's No Joke, My Telephone Broke, the much-loved game of Broken Telephone shows kids the importance of communicating—hearing and listening carefully. Color. Grades K-3. [8.5” x 8.5”...24 pages]

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