The Listening Walk

The Listening Walk is a gentle picture book about a young girl and her father who take a quiet walk through their neighborhood, carefully tuning in to all the sounds around them—from the whirring of a lawnmower to the chirping of birds. The simple, rhythmic text invites readers to notice the world through their ears rather than their eyes. This book is a wonderful choice for students because it builds mindfulness, sensory awareness, and early science skills around sound and observation, making it a natural companion for lessons on the five senses.

Publishing Details

Author : Paul Showers

Illustrator : Aliki

Author Nationality : United States

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture Book

Cover: Softcover

Pages: 32

Size: 7.8 x 10 inches

Year Published: 1993

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: Kindergarten

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Realistic Fiction

Theme: Family, Nature, Science