A whimsically-illustrated picture book that teaches the skill of listening through a rhyming story.

When you’re having fun, it’s easy to get carried away and forget the feelings of others, even if you have the best intentions. This is certainly the case for Scout, a cheerful protagonist who’s confident that his way is the best way. Readers will join Scout on a few unmissable adventures where his failure to listen means a couple friends get left behind. They’ll also come to the realization — as Scout does — that thinking of others can add much more joy than the pursuit of one’s own agenda. The imaginative illustrations and clever rhymes in this book will keep kids engaged and remind them to keep their listening ears open.

Korynn Freels, MMin, is a professional writer for DaySpring Christian Gifts and a children's author of over forty titles for Hallmark Gold Crown, Ripley's Believe It Or Not, and Indiana Right to Life.

Carissa Harris started drawing from an early age, taking inspiration from picture books, comics and her favorite animated films. She studied graphic design and animation in Brisbane, Australia, but fell in love with illustration when she worked on her first children’s book. She now lives in Melbourne, where she enjoys exploring laneway cafes and watching the falling autumn leaves, while doing her best to stay warm.