A Cup of Quiet

K-Gr 2–Readers of all ages will appreciate this story of family customs and connections. The book explores summer days spent at a grandma’s house, engaging in activies from from baking to imaginative play. Readers will delight in the multitude of fun activities and special moments shared between grandmother and granddaughter. When things get a little noisy inside, they travel outdoors, where the girl in the story imagines a variety of pleasant nature sounds to fill an imaginary cup. Vibrant illustrations cover the pages with a mix of media that includes watercolor, gouache, acrylic, and digital forms. Readers will immerse themselves into the story, and whether it inspires them to take part in the fun at their own homes or just enjoy the display of activities in the book, they will come away with an appreciation of time spent with family.