Books with title The Quiet Dog

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

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.

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 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.

Bing is a quiet dog, unlike the other dogs who like to bark, but Sam loves his dog anyway. In this illustrated story that shares some of the activities that Bing likes to do, something happens that shows that being quiet doesn't stop Bing from making itself heard. This story helps children to 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. About the author and illustrator Jan Yager has taught elementary school and she worked in the school division of Macmillan Publishing Company. She is the author of numerous books including ROAD SIGNS ON LIFE'S JOURNEY, FRIENDSHIFTS, and the children's books, THE CANTALOUPE CAT and THE QUIET DOG, also illustrated by Mitzi Lyman. Jan has happy memories from her childhood of her quiet dog, Queenie, and of her dog, Wags, who barked alot. For more on this author, go to: drjanyager.com. Illustrator Mitzi Lyman is a graphic designer and artist who graduated from the University of Massachusetts and studied at various art schools including The School of Visual Arts in New York, the Corcoran School in Washington, D.C. and the Silvermine School of Art in Connecticut.