Quiet!

Description

Mr. Martin enjoys tranquility. He likes to drink his coffee in silence, read his newspaper quietly, and take peaceful naps. His neighbors are aware of that, but easily forget - so much so that the noise they make drives Mr. Martin up the wall. One day, he decides to take matters into his own hands...

Celine Claire was born in France, near a fir forest in the Vosges department. She used to read so many stories to her elementary school pupils that it made her want to write her own. Ten years and over 30 books later, she still has many more ideas. Magali Le Huche is well known for her audacious and humorous style. She loves to bring magical and eccentric characters to life.

The storyline of what happens when you get what you wish (and learning of the pitfalls that getting your wish could unexpectedly entail) by author Celine Claire, "Quiet!" is a unique, thought provoking, and thoroughly fun read for children ages 4-7.-- "Midwest Book Review" (5/18/2022 12:00:00 AM) Desiring peace and quiet may be a familiar theme, but the appealing approach in this title will prompt laughter and appreciation as a cantankerous man comes to appreciate a little noise.-- "School Library Journal" (5/9/2022 12:00:00 AM) Celine Claire uses well-known figures of speech to sharpen the wit of a modern-day fable for readers in "Quiet!-- "Wall Street Journal" (4/4/2022 12:00:00 AM)