Books with title The Quiet

Eleven-year-old Samantha is on a quest for magic. Everyday she and her best friend go digging in their neighbors' backyards, turning up ancient arrowheads and other treasures. They're looking for just the right magic to bring back the spirit of someone lost. Then Sammy might be able to be with her mother again, even for a few seconds. In the months since her mother's death, Sammy has carefully kept all of her memories tucked safely inside her, in the quiet. Then her aunt comes to live with Sammy and her father. She's not the kind of aunt Sammy was hoping for, one who makes mock apple pie and loves board games. Instead Aunt Constance has a special gift that helps her find things that are lost. But there's one thing that Aunt Constance has never been able to find, something that belonged to Sammy's mom. So she asks Sammy to help her. It will take all of Sammy's courage to complete this quest, but she is willing to risk everything if it means feeling close to her mom one more time.

The Quiet, geared toward 4-7 year olds, tells the story of a “small town so big it was almost a city” that would call for quiet and The Quiet always came. Until one day The Quiet felt taken for granted and left. And then there was no more quiet in the town… Find out how the townspeople convince The Quiet to come back so everyone can enjoy a little quiet time once again. And of course they say, "please." Children and adults alike will love Lori Switaj McCormick's whimsical story and Michael Morris' stunning illustrations that include dozens of unexpected surprises throughout the book.Children will adore this quaint tale about "saying please' and spend plenty of time poring over Michael Morris' illustrations. Included in each book is a "can you find" page of dozens of items children can seek in these beautifully illustrated pages. Lori Switaj McCormick is an award-winning writer from Cleveland, Ohio. Michael Morris is a professional illustrator from Boulder, Colorado.

The Quiet, geared toward 3-7 year olds, tells the story of a “small town so big it was almost a city” that would call for quiet and The Quiet always came. Until one day The Quiet felt taken for granted and left. And then there was no more quiet in the town… Find out how the townspeople convince The Quiet to come back so everyone can enjoy a little quiet time once again. And of course they say, "please." Children will adore this quaint tale about "saying please' and spend plenty of time poring over Michael Morris' illustrations. Included in each book is a "can you find" page of dozens of items children can seek in these beautifully illustrated pages. Lori Switaj McCormick is an award-winning writer from Cleveland, Ohio. Michael Morris is a professional illustrator from Boulder, Colorado.

The year is 1943. Rachel is an imaginative eight-year-old girl who lives on a dairy farm with her parents. Though her home in the green hills of Vermont is far from the daily tragedies of World War II, Rachel still feels the pain of loss. Her older sister, Emily, has recently died of pneumonia, leaving Rachel without her guiding light.Though Emily’s death makes Rachel feel as if the world has stopped spinning, she is called on to find reserves of imagination and grit—even channel her sister. As Rachel struggles to cope, she grapples with suspicions that her teacher is somehow to blame for Emily’s fatal illness. She also hones her story-writing skills, survives a night lost in the woods, and plays the queen in the school play.By the time the war is ending, Rachel is ten and beginning to understand that she has the ability and will to live outside her more extroverted sister’s shadow. Filled with bittersweet moments, The Quiet One is not just a heart-wrenching story about coping with loss and finding the strength to go on. It is also an inspirational tale for young readers who are ready to step up and take the lead in their own lives.

Bing is a quiet dog, unlike the other dogs who like to bark, but Sam loves his dog anyway. In this illustrated story, something happens that shows that being quiet doesn’t stop Bing from being understood when it counted. This story helps children appreciate how we are all unique. On the last page, there are follow-up questions to ask as well as suggestions for additional books to read.Praise for THE QUIET DOG:“THE QUIET DOG is an excellent book that will encourage children to take a journey with the quiet dog, Bing, who is aware of what all of us should be listening for in our busy, loud, world. Thank you for this book and its quiet hero.”—Jackie Atkinson, parent and entrepreneur"We got the book for our two-year-old and she makes us read it to her almost every other night. It is a very cute, short book and the illustrations are nice. "--Russell D. Bernstein, parent and author

Bing is a quiet dog, unlike the other dogs who like to bark, but Sam loves his dog anyway. In this illustrated story, something happens that shows that being quiet doesn’t stop Bing from being understood when it counted. This story helps children appreciate how we are all unique. On the last page, there are follow-up questions to ask as well as suggestions for additional books to read.

The year is 1943. Rachel is an imaginative eight-year-old girl who lives on a dairy farm with her parents. Though her home in the green hills of Vermont is far from the daily tragedies of World War II, Rachel still feels the pain of loss. Her older sister, Emily, has recently died of pneumonia, leaving Rachel without her guiding light. Though Emily’s death makes Rachel feel as if the world has stopped spinning, she is called on to find reserves of imagination and grit—even channel her sister. As Rachel struggles to cope, she grapples with suspicions that her teacher is somehow to blame for Emily’s fatal illness. She also hones her story-writing skills, survives a night lost in the woods, and plays the queen in the school play. By the time the war is ending, Rachel is ten and beginning to understand that she has the ability and will to live outside her more extroverted sister’s shadow. Filled with bittersweet moments, The Quiet One is not just a heart-wrenching story about coping with loss and finding the strength to go on. It is also an inspirational tale for young readers who are ready to step up and take the lead in their own lives.

Eleven-year-old Samantha is on a quest for magic. Something powerful enough to bring her mother back, if only for a few seconds. Since her mother died a few months ago, Sammy has been careful to keep all her memories and sadness tucked safely inside her, in the quiet. Now Aunt Constance has come to live with Sammy and her father. She may look like Sammy’s mom, but Aunt Constance is odd. She has a special gift that helps her find lost people and things. There’s one thing, though, that Aunt Constance has never been able to find: something that belonged to Sammy’s mother. So she asks Sammy to help her. It will take all Sammy’s courage to complete this quest, but she’s willing to risk everything if it means feeling the joy of being close to her mother one more time.

April afternoons are carefree and simple for several third grade friends as they enjoy a school vacation and the chance to hang out together. The girls are puzzled, however, by the daily appearance of a seemingly quirky little girl. Though one of them, Krissy, makes overtures of friendship to the girl, she gets little response. The other girls opt to ignore "The Quiet One" altogether. As vacation draws to a close, Krissy befriends a new neighbor and discovers that things aren't always what they appear to be and that friendships can develop in unexpected ways.