Sounds of Nature

This joyful and soothing book about ocean sounds for kids 3-7 will transport readers to the seaside. When a child visits the ocean with his little brother, he whispers to him, "The ocean has lots to say, if you listen." Together, they hear wondrous things, like the rumble of pebbles tumbling and filling the beach with shiny gems, the bark of a seal playing peekaboo, and the whooshing of a shell murmuring messages. The second book in the Sounds of Nature Series for young children, I Hear You, Ocean is an excellent resource for outdoor education and social-emotional learning, helping to teach: • How to engage with nature in fun and respectful ways • Mindfulness and empathy with the world around us • Positive and gentle play with younger siblings • The ocean makes magical sounds-you just have to listen!

• CONNECTION WITH NATURE: I Hear You, Mountains encourages kids to connect with the natural world around them, and all the species that call it home. • MENTAL HEALTH AND MINDFULNESS: This gentle and soothing story encourages kids to listen to their surroundings, have fun and feel calm in nature. • THIRD IN THE SOUNDS OF NATURE SERIES: The follow up to I Hear You, Forest and I Hear You, Ocean, and the third in an environmental series that shows kids how to love and respect different ecosystems. • BEST-SELLING AND AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR: Kallie George is a prolific children's book author whose work has received starred reviews, and has been recognized by organizations like the Junior Library Guild.

Kids will look forward to their next nature walk after reading this playful yet calming book about wonderful forest sounds. The forest has lots to say... if you listen. When a child steps into the forest, her ears are open and her heart is too. She listens carefully and hears marvelous things. She hears the rustling of leaves sharing their secrets. She hears a beetle balancing on a branch. And, the more she listens, the more she learns. I Hear You, Forest is a perfect book for outdoor education, classroom learning and homeschooling, helping to teach: • Empathy and connection with all living things • Mindfulness and appreciation with the world around us • That the forest is full of magical sounds-you just have to listen!