{"product_id":"listen-9781534461895","title":"Listen","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"A memorable experience.\"--\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn the tradition of Tomie dePaola's \u003ci\u003eQuiet\u003c\/i\u003e and Scott Magoon's \u003ci\u003eBreathe\u003c\/i\u003e comes this lyrical, meditative picture book about listening and mindfulness.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBEEP!\u003cbr\u003e WOOF!\u003cbr\u003e VROOM! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIsn't the world a noisy place?\u003cbr\u003e But what if you\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003estop\u003cb\u003e, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eclose your eyes, \u003cbr\u003e and LISTEN? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCan you hear each sound?\u003cbr\u003e Can you listen past the noise\u003cbr\u003e and hear the quiet, too? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBeautifully illustrated and poignant, this lovely picture book follows a girl through her school day as she listens to sounds across the city: caws of crows, shouts across the playground, and finally, the quiet beating of her heart and whispered goodnights.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGabi Snyder is the author of several picture books, including \u003ci\u003eTwo Dogs on a Trike\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eListen\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eToday\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eLook.\u003c\/i\u003e She studied psychology at the University of Washington and creative writing at The University of Texas and is a member of SCBWI. When she's not writing, she loves taking nature walks, visiting Little Free Libraries, and baking sweet treats. She lives in Oregon with her family. Learn more at GabiSnyder.com. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStephanie Graegin is the illustrator of numerous books for children, including\u003ci\u003e Super Manny Stands Up! \u003c\/i\u003eby Kelly DiPucchio; \u003ci\u003eWater in the Park\u003c\/i\u003e by Emily Jenkins; \u003ci\u003eHappy Birthday, Bunny! \u003c\/i\u003eby Liz Garton Scanlon; \u003ci\u003ePeace Is an Offering\u003c\/i\u003e by Annette LeBox; and \u003ci\u003eListen \u003c\/i\u003eby Gabi Snyder. She earned her BFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art and her MFA in printmaking from Pratt Institute, and she currently lives in Brooklyn, New York. You can visit her at Graegin.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster\/Paula Wiseman Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50618785005842,"sku":"9781534461895","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_68ea5c2a-3c0a-4e9b-be73-d0e95ab46d01.jpg?v=1732541229","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/listen-9781534461895","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}