I Hear You, Ocean - (Sounds of Nature) by Kallie George (Hardcover)

About the Book

"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!"--

Book Synopsis

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!

Book 2 in the Sounds of Nature series! This picture book series about listening to nature explores different ecosystems, including forest, ocean, and mountain soundscapes. It encourages mindfulness, outdoor education, and social-emotional learning, as readers join the characters in using their imaginations to hear the many things nature has to say.

Review Quotes

"A poignant book about the power of unplugging and tuning into the sounds of nature that surround us. . . An inspiring read with valuable lessons about respecting and appreciating both nature and your siblings."
--Hakai Magazine

"A love letter to an autumnal beach and a charming read-aloud."
--School Library Journal

"Washes of muted jewel tones and soft pencil lines invite readers to enjoy oceanside delights. ... A solid seaside escapade that will sit nicely alongside other books on the five senses."
--Kirkus Review

Praise for I Hear You, Forest by Kallie George and Carmen Mok

"Through each lush and atmospheric page turn, we meet new animals and feel the empathy the child experiences for the beauty and marvel that surrounds her... I encourage parents to read this book to their children and then take them on a stroll through their local park or forest."
--Good Reads with Ronna

"Readers will feel transported into another world"
--TinyBeans

"A lovely new picture book reminding readers that any sojourn into nature is enriching, but will be much more so when we activate all of our senses and awareness."
--Unpacking the Power of Picture Books

About the Author

Kallie George is an author and picture book editor who has written numerous acclaimed books for children. She grew up on the Sunshine Coast in BC, where she spent her days roaming the forests and listening to all the sounds within. Now, she and her husband have made a home in the woods so that her son can do the same.

Carmen Mok is a studio-art graduate of the University of Waterloo and a craft and design graduate of Sheridan College. She has illustrated Violet Shrink by Christine Baldacchino, selected for the annual TD Grade One Book Giveaway for 2024. Grandmother's Visit by Betty Quan, an Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Picture Book Honor title. When I Listen To Silence by Jean E. Pendziwol, Luna's Green Pet by Kirsten Pendreigh. Carmen's other noteworthy books include Orris and Timble by Kate DiCamillo, and Alfred Blooms by Carrie Kruck. She lives in Toronto, Ontario.