Marcos, Did You Hear Me?: A story about active listening

Unfortunately, they all involve gyrating his body while someone is speaking. If he doesn't figure out what active listening really means, he could end up in big trouble.  Or worse. He nearly missed his pal’s epic birthday party, then he lost 50 points on what should have been a simple class assignment. And if his teacher hadn’t stepped in with a last-second reminder, Marcos would have broken the heart of a young friend who was depending on him. When Mom and a caring teacher explain how he can improve his listening skills, Marcos has to make a choice. Will he choose to be an active listener, or will he continue to hear only what he wants to hear? is an engaging story with This is the second title in author Bryan Smith’s new series for K-5 students and includes a special page for parents and teachers on how to help children maintain their focus and be more engaged listeners.