Houghton Mifflin Harcourt: The Quiet Book (Hardcover)

In this irresistibly charming picture book, diverse quiet moments are artfully captured. From the suspense - filled 'Top of the roller coaster quiet' to the stunned'silence upon first seeing your new hairstyle'. Adorable bears, rabbits, fish, birds, and iguanas are delicately drawn in soft pencils and digitally colored. The illustrations, as in the best picture books, tell a story that goes far beyond the words. This book has won numerous awards, including being a 2011 ALA Notable Children's Book, a 2010 - 2011 New York Times bestseller, and many more. It's a sure - to - be - classic bedtime favorite.

To use this book, simply sit down with your child at bedtime or any quiet moment. Read the words aloud while letting your child soak in the beautiful illustrations. Encourage them to talk about the different quiet moments shown in the book. There aren't many specific precautions. Just keep it away from water to avoid damage to the pages. When it comes to maintenance, store it on a bookshelf in an upright position to prevent the pages from bending. If there's dust on it, gently wipe it with a dry cloth.