A magical rhyming children’s story about listening to parents, staying safe, helping friends and making thoughtful choices.
Freddie Fox is full of energy, excitement and big ideas. He loves running through Bumblewood Forest, chasing butterflies and exploring every path he sees. But there is one thing Freddie sometimes forgets to do — listen carefully.
When Mummy Fox reminds him to stay close, bring his boots and pay attention, Freddie is already busy skipping ahead. But as the day unfolds, Freddie begins to discover that listening is not boring at all. It helps him stay safe, avoid trouble, help his friends and enjoy the magical surprises waiting in Bumblewood Forest.
With warm rhymes, beautiful forest illustrations and gentle read-together prompts, Freddie Fox and the Listening Leaves helps children understand why listening to Mummy, Daddy and trusted grown-ups matters. The story encourages patience, focus, self-control and thoughtful behaviour in a fun, magical and child-friendly way.
What children can learn from this story
- Why listening to parents and trusted adults is important
- How listening can help keep children safe
- Why slowing down and paying attention matters
- How good listening can help friends
- How thoughtful choices can lead to better moments
Set in the magical world of Bumblewood Forest, this story is ideal for bedtime reading, early learning, nursery-age children and families who want a gentle way to encourage listening, patience and positive behaviour.
A beautifully illustrated story for little hearts learning that listening is a kind of magic.
