A mother reassures her little girl there is a way to know that someone far away loves you.

When Albert complains of a toothache, no one in his family believes him, until his grandmother takes the time to really listen to him.

Bud the monster is not a good listener, but when he almost misses a party at his own house he finally figures out a way to solve his problem.

"Illustrations and easy-to-read text urge the reader to go beyond the noise of the city to listen to a crow's caw, rain dripping onto a sidewalk, and whispered goodnights. Includes notes about listening."--

When Mom and Dad are too busy to talk and to listen, a boy and his grandmother enjoy conversations and spending time together.

Kung Shi Fair's wealthy father gives her everything she asks of him; but when she requests permission to marry, he learns too late the value of listening.

"With spring on the way, the ponies decide to make Ponyville sparkle. But is Cheerilee too busy to listen to her friend's ideas?"--from back cover.

Rhyming text reveals the many sounds that can be heard if one listens closely.

Once upon a time there was a little girl named Helena. Her life was almost perfect. Only one thing spoiled it. Helena's father was too loud!

The story starts when Teresa tells her daughter to find Tomás and to tell him to come and help her get rid of a mouse. As this request is passed from person to person, it changes with each repetition.