Tom, are you listening? is a charming story that enhances the importance of active listening, empathy and respect. This book is the perfect choice for little readers who often get caught up in the moment and forget to pay attention. Little kids will relate to Tom's frustration at not being heard, and you can use it to explain how it makes others feel when they don't listen. Tom doesn't seem to like listening to others very much, but everything changes when he finds a magical tree that takes him on a fantastic adventure into the jungle.