Little Listens: Nature Stories for Children

A powerful savanna listen following the rumble and footsteps of an elephant herd.Step onto the wide, golden plains of the African savanna, where the warm wind whispers through the tall grass and the earth holds ancient stories. The air smells of wild earth and dry grass, and in the distance, the deep rumbles of elephantstravel through the ground.In this immersive episode of Little Listens, young explorers will follow the footsteps of a mighty elephant herd, feeling the BOOM, BOOM of their giant feet as they move together across the land. Listen as they talk with deep rumbles, flap their big ears like fans, and splash in the watering hole, cooling off with a playful mud bath. A baby elephant trots beside its mother, learning to stomp, trumpet, and explore the world with its tiny trunk.As the sun sets over the savanna, the herd gathers close, swaying gently, whispering goodnight with soft, secret rumbles only they can understand. Can you feel the rhythm of the elephants moving together?Take one last deep breath of warm, wild air… and listen to the Thunder Feet of the African plains.Perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or curious explorers on the go.Where Little Ears go on Big Adventures. 🎧🐘🌿Little Listens was created by Aldous Heaf for The Listening Planet Foundation, narrated by Amanda Hill, with wildlife sound by Martyn Stewart.

A calm lakeside listen where loon calls ripple across quiet water.Close your eyes and travel to the misty lakes of Scandinavia, where the water is so still it shines like glass and the haunting call of the loon echoes across the dawn. In this immersive episode of Little Listens, young explorers will glide across the water with these elegant birds, listening to their duet songs, their playful splashes, and the gentle rustle of pine trees swaying in the breeze.Loons don’t just sing—they dance! As they call, they mirror each other’s movements, gliding and twirling like reflections on the water. But when danger lurks, their sharp cries warn intruders away, protecting their young. And baby loons? They take their first great adventure riding on their parents’ backs, tucked safely in a warm feathery embrace.From the hush of early morning ripples to the final nighttime lullaby of the lake, Call of the Loon invites little listeners to slow down, tune in, and discover the wild world through their ears. 🌿🎧Where Little Ears go on Big Adventures🎙️ Listen now on Little Listens from The Listening Planet!Little Listens was created by Aldous Heaf for The Listening Planet Foundation, narrated by Amanda Hill, with wildlife sound by Martyn Stewart.

Step into the hidden world of the rainforest at night, where the trees whisper, the river flows nearby, and the air hums with thousands of tiny wings. But listen closely - most of these creatures are silent to our ears… until now.In this immersive episode of Little Listens, young explorers will use a bat detector to uncover the secret sounds of bats! From the Common Vampire Bat with its special heat-sensing nose, to the chattering Greater Spear-nosed Bat, and the nectar-loving Lesser Long-nosed Bat, each species has its own unique call. Glide through the dark with the Little Yellow-shouldered Bat, listen to the White-lined Bat’s musical trills, and discover how the Tent-making Bat builds its own leafy shelter.The rainforest is full of fluttering wings and echoing voices - a world we can only hear if we listen. Close your eyes, take one last deep breath of the cool jungle air… and listen to Echoes of the Bat Cave.Perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or curious explorers on the go.Where Little Ears go on Big Adventures. 🎧🦇🌿✨Little Listens was created by Aldous Heaf for The Listening Planet Foundation, narrated by Amanda Hill, with wildlife sound by Martyn Stewart.

A grassland sound story where the lion’s roar meets the tiny rustles of the savanna.Close your eyes and step into the Serengeti, where golden grass stretches for miles and the warm wind whispers across the land. The sun is setting, painting the sky in glowing orange and pink… but listen—what’s that sound?A soft purr-purr-purr… a tiny meep! A lion cub is waking up, stretching his paws and learning how to be a lion! But his mama is watching, big and strong, teaching him how to listen, how to move, and one day… how to ROAR!In this immersive episode of Little Listens, young explorers will follow a playful lion cub as he learns the secrets of the savanna—crouching low, listening for rustles in the grass, and leaping high as a bird flutters away. Hear the deep, rumbling roar of the lion king, feel the thud-thud of soft paws moving through the wild, and listen as the mother lion sings a deep, soothing lullaby only lions can understand.As the stars twinkle over the Serengeti, the little cub curls up beside his mother, safe and warm, dreaming of the day he will roar like a king.Take one last deep breath of the wild air… and listen to the Roar and the Rustle.Perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or curious explorers on the go.Where Little Ears go on Big Adventures. 🎧🦁🌾Little Listens was created by Aldous Heaf for The Listening Planet Foundation, narrated by Amanda Hill, with wildlife sound by Martyn Stewart.

🌿 NIGHTTIME IN THE RAINFOREST 🌙✨A nocturnal rainforest journey filled with insects, leaves, calls and hidden life.Close your eyes and step into the heart of the rainforest at night. The air is warm and damp, the leaves glisten with raindrops, and the jungle is never, ever silent. Listen—the trees creak and whisper as they sway, the frogs croak in the distance, and somewhere, hidden in the shadows, a sneaky jungle cat moves through the undergrowth.In this immersive episode of Little Listens, young explorers will hear the rainforest come alive after dark, from the soft patter of raindrops tapping on leaves to the mysterious calls of nighttime creatures. The jungle never sleeps—its rhythms hum and pulse through the night, carrying secrets in every rustling branch and every distant call.Can you be still and listen to the song of the rainforest? Take one last deep breath of warm, rainy air… and let the sounds of the jungle carry you away.Perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or curious explorers on the go.Where Little Ears go on Big Adventures. 🎧🌿✨Little Listens was created by Aldous Heaf for The Listening Planet Foundation, narrated by Amanda Hill, with wildlife sound by Martyn Stewart.

An ocean listen built around the deep, mysterious song of humpback whales.Take a deep breath in… and out…. Now, dive deep into the big, blue ocean, where waves roll and echoes travel through the water. But listen closely—what’s that sound?A song. A long, deep melody rising and falling beneath the waves. It’s a humpback whale singing in the sea! But wait—there’s another voice… a tiny, high-pitched chirp. It’s a baby whale!In this immersive episode of Little Listens, young explorers will follow a baby whale as it swims beside its mother, learning to listen, breathe, and play in the vast ocean. Hear the whoosh of a giant breath from a whale’s blowhole, the BOOM of a tail slap on the water, and the gentle squeaky calls of a little whale finding its voice.Can you imagine floating in the waves, rocked by the sea, as the whales sing their ancient songs? Close your eyes, take one last deep breath of salty air… and listen to the Song of the Sea.Perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or curious explorers on the go.Where Little Ears go on Big Adventures. 🎧🐋Little Listens was created by Aldous Heaf for The Listening Planet Foundation, narrated by Amanda Hill, with wildlife sound by Martyn Stewart.

A rainforest listen filled with deep howler monkey calls echoing through the trees.Step into the heart of the Amazon Rainforest, where the air is thick and warm, the leaves drip with rain, and the jungle is never, ever silent. Birds chirp, insects buzz, and somewhere in the distance… a deep, echoing howl shakes the treetops.It’s the Howler Monkey, the loudest voice in the jungle! But why does it call so loudly? In this immersive episode of Little Listens, young explorers will swing through the trees, following the howler monkey’s booming call, listening as it talks to its family, plays with its friends, and settles in for a cozy nap high above the forest floor.With real rainforest sounds, playful storytelling, and a world teeming with life, Howl in the Jungle invites little ears to slow down, listen deeply, and feel the pulse of the wild.Perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or curious explorers on the go.Where Little Ears go on Big Adventures🎙️ Listen now on Little Listens from The Listening Planet!Little Listens was created by Aldous Heaf for The Listening Planet Foundation, narrated by Amanda Hill, with wildlife sound by Martyn Stewart.

Step into the golden grasslands of the Serengeti, where the sun rises over the wildest place on Earth. The land stretches far and wide, the wind rustles through the tall grass, and then - a distant rumble. The earth begins to shake… the Great Migration has begun!In this immersive episode of Little Listens, young explorers will follow the biggest herd on the planet, as millions of wildebeest, zebras, and antelope move together across Africa in search of fresh grass. Hear the thunder of hooves, the snorts and grunts of wildebeest, and the splash of a dangerous river crossing where crocodiles lurk beneath the surface. But the dangers don’t end there—hidden in the tall grass, a lion is watching… waiting… ready to pounce!As night falls over the Serengeti, the herd keeps moving, guided by the pull of the rains and the rhythm of the wild. Close your eyes, take one last deep breath of the warm savanna air… and listen to The Stampede of the Wildebeest.Perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or curious explorers on the go.Where Little Ears go on Big Adventures. 🎧🦓🌿✨Little Listens was created by Aldous Heaf for The Listening Planet Foundation, narrated by Amanda Hill, with wildlife sound by Martyn Stewart.

🌲 CREAKING GIANTS – THE REDWOOD FOREST 🌿✨Step into the towering redwood forest, where trees as tall as castles have stood for thousands of years, whispering to the wind. Listen—the deep, slow creak of ancient trunks swaying, the soft whoosh of the breeze through the branches, and the tiny voices of creatures hidden high in the treetops.In this immersive episode of Little Listens, young explorers will discover the magic of the giant redwoods, where a Northern Spotted Owl wakes from its daytime slumber, a tiny tree frog sings from its leafy hiding place, and a flying squirrel glides between the trees like a parachute! But down below, something moves silent as a shadow—a mountain lion passing through the forest, unseen, unheard.As the night settles, the trees groan and creak, swaying gently in the wind, keeping watch over the forest. Close your eyes, take one last deep breath of the fresh forest air… and listen to the Creaking Giants.Perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or curious explorers on the go.Where Little Ears go on Big Adventures. 🎧🌲✨

A woodland listen built around the tap-tap rhythm of a woodpecker.Step into the big, leafy forest, where the air smells fresh and green, and the trees stretch high into the sky. The morning sun peeks through the branches, the birds are singing… but listen—tap-tap-tap!Who’s making that tiny drumbeat? It’s a woodpecker! With its bright red cap and sharp little claws, this busy bird clings to the tree, tapping, tapping, tapping. But why? In this immersive episode of Little Listens, young explorers will follow the drumming woodpecker as it listens for tiny bugs hidden under the bark, pecks into the tree, and slurps up its tasty breakfast with a long, sticky tongue!Feel the fast, rattling drumroll of its beak—so quick it never gets a headache! And did you know? Woodpeckers don’t just drum for food… they drum to talk! Their tapping is a secret code, sending messages through the trees.As the little drummer flutters away, the forest keeps humming, whispering, and singing. Take one last deep breath of the fresh, leafy air… and listen to the Drumming Woodpecker.Perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or curious explorers on the go.Where Little Ears go on Big Adventures. 🎧🐦🌳Little Listens was created by Aldous Heaf for The Listening Planet Foundation, narrated by Amanda Hill, with wildlife sound by Martyn Stewart.