The Listening Walk [Paperback]

Paul Showers (Author), Aliki (Illustrator)

Book Description

Release date: February 28, 1993 | Age Range: 4 - 8 years | Lexile Measure: 480L (What's this?)

Put on your socks and shoes -- and don't forget your ears!

We're going on a listening walk. Shhhhh. Do not talk. Do not hurry. Get ready to fill your ears with a world of wonderful and surprising sounds.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 2-- In this revised edition of the 1961 title, a father and child take a walk together and listen to the sounds around them. The text has been streamlined and updated, and Aliki has completely replaced her previous black-and-white sketches with colorful, lively illustrations of multiethnic people in contemporary settings. The writing is concise and to the point without being choppy, and the overall effect is unhurried and relaxed. Young readers (or listeners) will enjoy the book, both as a story and as a jumping-off point for their own walks. --Christine A. Moesch, Buffalo and Erie County Public Library, Buffalo, NY
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Paul Showers wrote twenty books for the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series, including favorites such as What Happens to a Hamburger? and Where Does the Garbage Go? Mr. Showers worked on the Detroit Free Press, the New York Herald Tribune, and for thirty years, the Sunday New York Times.

Aliki has written and illustrated many books, both fiction and nonfiction, loved by readers throughout the world. The books were inspired by a word, an experience, or the desire to find out. Aliki says, "I'm not so great at pushing buttons, but I know things happen when you do." Aliki lives in London, England.

Product Details

• Age Range: 4 - 8 years
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins; Reprint edition (February 28, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9780064433228
• ISBN-13: 978-0064433228
• ASIN: 0064433226
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 7.7 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,257 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Paul Showers wrote twenty books for the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series, including favorites such as What Happens to a Hamburger? and Where Does the Garbage Go? Mr. Showers worked on the Detroit Free Press, the New York Herald Tribune, and for thirty years, the Sunday New York Times.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars PRESCHOOLERS WILL LOVE IT! January 13, 1999

By A Customer

Format:Library Binding

When my children were preschool age, they loved this book, and it still brings fond memories and smiles five years later. There is so much entertainment value in the various sounds, like the "zoooooooooom" of the lawnmower or "trring trring" of the bicycle bell. Your children will love hearing your version of these sounds, as well as their own. My girls and I took many "listening walks," inspired by this wonderful book.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fantastic Book! January 25, 2006

A Kid's Review

Format:Paperback

My name is Lizbeth. I am a third grader in Salton City, CA. This book is about a little girl that was walking and then heard noises. She paid attention to the noises. I felt fantastic about this book. I learned that when you're walking, you can hear noises. I loved the part when the little girl splashed water. She is a great girl. I hope you buy it!

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoy the sounds of silence with your children. April 25, 1998

By A Customer

Format:Paperback

A simple idea, to listen. But we forget the magic that there is in "first times". Do you remember the first time you heard a cricket sing? Probably not, but after you read this book, it won't matter - you will feel like every time you hear a cricket, and many other sounds in your world, its your first time again.

An invaluable lesson for children growing up with MTV, the Internet, billboards, and multimedia lessons in school. This book helps you and your child to "unplug" and relax long enough to really hear the world around you.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars This is a great children's book of identifying sounds.. January 25, 1999

By A Customer

Format:Paperback

I have enjoyed reading this book to young children as they join along in reading by making the sounds of the items outside that the little girl hears when she goes on a walk with her dad and dog. The way some of the words are printed on the pages add to the overall enjoyment of reading.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book! February 14, 2013

By jmd

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

This is a great book in the classroom to help introduce listening and the sense of hearing to students. This is also nice to use at home to help your children think of new was to observe their world.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Pre-K Take on The Listening Walk October 12, 2012

By Angela Ribo

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I ordered The Listening Walk to go along with our PK staff development. We are moving from learning to exploration for our early childhood learners. This is a beautiful story to illustrate the things to do when going on a listening walk.

It was referenced in one of our book study books for this year - A Place for Wonder. In addition there are lots of good connections online of instructional activities to link to The Listening Walk.

5.0 out of 5 stars What a great find April 26, 2013

By Theresa A. Maresco

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During the school year we take many trips around the neighborhood for different themes. One is a listening walk, so when I found this, it was a must have story. I recently took my class on a listening walk, and prior to the walk we read the story, and they loved it,. I then asked them what they thought they would hear on our listening walk.

4.0 out of 5 stars good to teach the senses April 12, 2013

By Sue C.

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

I purchased this book to teach my students to visualize. While I do think I could use it for that purpose, it would be better to teach the senses, specifically hearing. It's a cute story with lots of sound effects.