The Little Oak Who Listened

audiobook (Unabridged) Where Little Ears go on Big Adventures · 'Little Listens' Stories from the Listening Planet

By Aldous Heaf

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In a bright and bustling forest, where trees hum with hidden whispers and roots share secret stories, a little sapling named Lila stretches toward the sky. She loves listening to the quiet songs of the woodland, carried beneath the earth by a wondrous network of roots and fungi.

But one day, Lila notices the whispers are fading—the forest's underground connections are growing weak. Determined to help, she sets off on a journey through the woodland, guided by wise fungi, a friendly bumblebee, and the gentle wisdom of an ancient beech tree. Along the way, she discovers the magic of wildflowers, the kindness of humans who plant them, and the incredible power of working together.

As Lila grows, so does the forest's song. The whispers return, stronger than ever, rippling through the trees, buzzing with the bees, and rustling in the leaves. And when Lila finally spreads her branches as a mighty oak, she stands as a guardian of the woodland's great symphony—a reminder that even the smallest among us can help the world grow strong, one connection at a time.

Nature Sounds – The Listening Planet & Martyn Stewart

Producer and Sound Designer – Seb Masters

Illustrator - Kate Kuznetsova

The Little Oak Who Listened