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The Quiet Book

by RENATA LIWSKA
32p. 978-0-54721-567-9.
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K-Gr 1 This gentle picture book subtly explores the many different kinds of "quiet." Bears, rabbits, porcupines, mice, owls, moose, and wombats are depicted in situations that effectuate the notion of quiet throughout the daily life of a young child. For example, the "first one awake quiet" shows a rabbit doing his morning stretches. In "Right before you yell, 'SURPRISE!' quiet," three animal friends crouch behind a couch. "Making a wish quiet" presents a contemplative porcupine sitting on a stool wearing a party hat. A bear and a rabbit playing tag with the waves at the beach symbolize, "Best friends don't need to talk quiet." The soft, matte feel of the illustrations, created with pencil, are digitally enhanced, and are priceless. The animals' facial expressions and body language are endearing. White space is used creatively to emphasize the mostly gray or brown palette. All of the scenarios are child-centric and realistic. A delightful and enchanting choice for storytime or sharing one-on-one."Anne Beier, Hendrick Hudson Free Library, Montrose, NY" Copyright 2010 Media Source Inc.
Within a youngster's busy day there are "many kinds of quiet," from "trying not to hiccup quiet" to "sleeping sister quiet." Clever illustrations featuring different animal characters capture the essence of each hushed moment. Soft colored-pencil art in a muted palette of gray, brown, and green provides a stylish match to the book's soothing tone.
A sweet, well-executed story. Includes a number of unexpected, surprising “quiet” moments that are right on point. Renata Liwska uses a soft and soothing color palette. Readers will recognize and identify with the situations that the characters experience. May inspire kids to think about their own quiet moments.

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