J'écoute
David Parker
- Reading
- Read it together and pause whenever listening is presented as useful. Invite the child to give one example of something learned by listening, then ask whether the book leaves room for questions or disagreement.
- Themes
- Listening as a practised behaviour: The book presents listening as a simple idea that nevertheless requires practice, and connects good listening with learning many things. Listening is treated positively as a useful skill that can be developed through practice.
- Worth knowing
- Check whether the book’s examples make listening feel collaborative and meaningful, or mainly like obedience.