“What are the best Children’s books about Listening?” We looked at 52 of the top Kids Listening books, aggregating and ranking them so we could answer that very question!
The top 11 titles, all appearing on 2 or more “Best Kids Listening” book lists, are ranked below by how many lists they appear on. The remaining 40+ titles, as well as the lists we used are in alphabetical order at the bottom of the page.
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Top 11 Children’s Books About And For Listening
11 .) I Have a Little Problem, Said the Bear written by Heinz Janisch and illustrated by Silke Leffler
Lists It Appears On:
- Bookroo
- Parents
Everyone thinks they have a great solution to bear’s problem but bear doesn’t feel any better for their efforts–that is until a little fly is willing to listen to him and come up with the perfect solution!
10 .) Listen, Buddy written by Helen Lester and illustrated by Lynn Munsinger
Lists It Appears On:
- Bookroo
- Parents
A lop-eared rabbit named Buddy finds himself in trouble with the Scruffy Varmint because he never listens.
9 .) My Mouth Is a Volcano! written by Julia Cook and illustrated by Carrie Hartman
Lists It Appears On:
- Bookroo
- Parents
All of Louis thoughts are very important to him. In fact, his thoughts are so important to him that when he has something to say, his words begin to wiggle, and then they do the jiggle, then his tongue pushes all of his important words up against his teeth and he erupts, or interrupts others. His mouth is a volcano!
8 .) Quiet Please, Owen McPhee written by Trudy Ludwig and illustrated by Patrice Barton
Lists It Appears On:
- Bookroo
- Read Brightly
A nonstop talker learns about the power of listening when he comes down with a case of laryngitis
7 .) That Is Not a Good Idea! written by Mo Willems
Lists It Appears On:
- Bookroo
- Read Brightly
A surprising lesson about the importance of listening to one’s inner gosling ensues when a very hungry fox issues a dinner invitation to a very plump goose.
6 .) The Dot written by Peter H. Reynolds
Lists It Appears On:
- Little Parachutes
- Scholastic
5 .) The Rabbit Listened written by Cori Doerrfeld
Lists It Appears On:
- Bookroo
- Read Brightly
When Taylor’s block castle is destroyed, all the animals think they know just what to do, but only the rabbit quietly listens to how Taylor is feeling
4 .) Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns to Listen written by Reverend Ana, Howard Binkow and illustrated by Sue Cornelison
Lists It Appears On:
- Bookroo
- Parents
- Scholastic
The goal of the author is to help children to become better listeners.
3 .) Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse written by Kevin Henkes
Lists It Appears On:
- Bookroo
- Parents
- Scholastic
Lilly loves everything about school, especially her teacher, but when he asks her to wait a while before showing her new purse, she does something for which she is very sorry later.
2 .) Strega Nona written by Tomie dePaola
Lists It Appears On:
- Bookroo
- Read Brightly
- Scholastic
When Strega Nona leaves him alone with her magic pasta pot, Big Anthony is determined to show the townspeople how it works.
1 .) Why Should I Listen? written by Claire Llewellyn and illustrated by Mike Gordon
Lists It Appears On:
- Bookroo
- Parents
- Scholastic
Learn why helping others will benefit you when you need help. Discover many different ways you can help people, and how they can help you too.
The 40+ Additional Best Listening Books For Children
| # | Books | Authors | Lists |
| 12 | Andi Unexpected | Amanda Flower | Bookroo |
| 13 | Angry Arthur | Little Parachutes | |
| 14 | At Home (Why Manners Matter) | Little Parachutes | |
| 15 | Bear Has a Story to Tell | Philip C. Stead and illustrated by Erin E. Stead | Bookroo |
| 16 | Chimpanzees for Tea! | Bookroo | |
| 17 | Crunch, The Shy Dinosaur | Read Brightly | |
| 18 | Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! | Mo Willems | Scholastic |
| 19 | Duck, Duck, Dinosaur and the Noise at Night | Kallie George and illustrated by Oriol Vidal | Bookroo |
| 20 | Eat Up, Max and Millie | Little Parachutes | |
| 21 | El Deafo | Cece Bell | Bookroo |
| 22 | Ella WHO? | Linda Ashman and illustrated by Sara Sanchez | Bookroo |
| 23 | Excuse Me: Learning About Politeness | Little Parachutes | |
| 24 | Going Shopping (Why Manners Matter) | Little Parachutes | |
| 25 | How Do Dinosaurs Clean Their Rooms? | Little Parachutes | |
| 26 | How Should I Behave? | Little Parachutes | |
| 27 | Hugh Shampoo | Little Parachutes | |
| 28 | I Can Make a Difference: A First Look at Setting a Good Example | Little Parachutes | |
| 29 | I Just Don’t Like the Sound of No! | Julia Cook | Parents |
| 30 | Ideas Are All Around | Bookroo | |
| 31 | Interrupting Chicken | David Ezra Stein | Scholastic |
| 32 | Listen and Learn | Cheri J. Meiners | Parents |
| 33 | Listen, Listen | Phillis Gershator and illustrated by Alison Jay | Bookroo |
| 34 | Little Elephant Listens | Michael Dahl and illustrated by Oriol Vidal | Bookroo |
| 35 | Little Red Riding Hood | Brothers Grimm, Trina Schart Hyman and illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman | Bookroo |
| 36 | Manners in School | Little Parachutes | |
| 37 | Manners On Holiday | Little Parachutes | |
| 38 | Never Say No to a Princess! | Little Parachutes | |
| 39 | No, David! | David Shannon | Scholastic |
| 40 | Oink, Oink Benny | Barbro Lindgren | Parents |
| 41 | Please and Thank You: A Pirate Pete and Princess Polly book | Little Parachutes | |
| 42 | Sherlock Holmes in the Hound of the Baskervilles | Jennifer Adams and illustrated by Alison Oliver | Bookroo |
| 43 | Small Elephant’s Bathtime | Little Parachutes | |
| 44 | Take turns, Max and Millie | Little Parachutes | |
| 45 | Telephone | Mac Barnett and illustrated by Jen Corace | Bookroo |
| 46 | The Loud Book! | Deborah Underwood and illustrated by Renata Liwska | Bookroo |
| 47 | The Poky Little Puppy | Janette Sebring Lowrey and illustrated by Gustaf Tenggren | Bookroo |
| 48 | What Can I Hear? | Bookroo | |
| 49 | What’s worrying you? | Little Parachutes | |
| 50 | Why Should I Help? | Little Parachutes | |
| 51 | Will You Be My Friend? | Little Parachutes | |
| 52 | Wordy Birdy | Read Brightly |
5 Best Kids Listening Book Sources/Lists
| Source | Article |
| Scholastic | 8 Books To Teach About Paying Attention and Following Directions |
| Parents | 9 Best Books to Teach Listening |
| Little Parachutes | Little Parachutes • children’s picture books about Listening & Co |
| Read Brightly | Picture Books That Show Children the Importance of Listening |
| Bookroo | The Top 25 Books About Listening |