The Listening Gift

About the Book

A vehicle to encourage listening, social skills, self-esteem, self-determination, and self-advocacy, The Listening Gift is a read aloud picture story book. Drawing on a sense of connectedness with the natural world of animals, The Listening Gift is the story of Hollyhock, a young girl who wishes she is more like other people. Seeking an animal teacher, she sets out on a journey of self-discovery and adventure. On a moon lit night when pumpkin warmness slips into silvery coolness, she meets many animals but none answer yes to her question, “Are you my teacher?” Until a smiling Bobcat appears and answers, "Who else would I be?" Hollyhock discovers that through the gifts she's always possessed the stories of others live.

About the Author

Yvonne Moore has spent a lifetime in the healing community. A nurse, family therapist and nurse educator, while Ms. Moore’s passion is teaching, contributing to the relational connections and the wellbeing of children is her touch stone. The birth of her first child grandchild, Sasha, inspired Yvonne to explore the medium of storytelling. To develop her writing craft, Yvonne has attained a diploma from the Institute of Children’s Literature. A student of life and learning, she is currently on hiatus from her PhD studies. When she’s not writing or teaching, she’s usually found with her own, especially her grandchildren, Sasha, Jasper, and Shiloh.