“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

5 Best Kids Listening Book Sources/Lists