Gina and the Too-Quiet Parade

About this story

Gina and the Too-Quiet Parade is a Gina Heartwing story about listening to others.

A look inside

Gina had a bright ribbon. Hedgehog had a little drum. Duck had two wooden spoons. They were ready for a garden parade! But when Hedgehog lifted his drumsticks, Moth fluttered behind a leaf. “That feels very loud,” she said.

“Let us try quietly,” said Gina. Hedgehog rested his drumsticks. Duck put down her spoons. The friends marched without a sound. Soon Duck stopped. “I miss making music.” Gina listened. Moth liked quiet. Duck liked a beat.

Read and talk together

The story’s theme is listening to others. Pause to talk about how the characters feel, what they might do next and which choices you would make.