Listen by Holly M. McGhee, illustrated by Pacal
Lamaitre. Roaring Brook Press,
2019. $18. 9781250318121
BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - OPTIONAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
A child
runs around in nature following a bird.
As the child listens, smells, eats and hears everything it experiences, the
child feels connected to all the parts of earth. The poem throughout repeats the idea that
what is yours, is also available for everyone because we are all connected in
the world.
This is a simple and repetitive
poem that’s trying to create a feeling of connectedness. The illustrations are pastel colors and
scribbly which I’m not sure will engage young readers. Of course, the message that humanity as a whole
is connected because we share the earth is great, but I think it’s a bit vague
for younger readers.
Reviewer, C.
Peterson.
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