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gabriellecarolina's review against another edition
3.0
3.5
This book would be PERFECT, except the main character is a girl. Teaching a girl to be quiet, and to learn to appreciate nature and life all around is exactly what happens to girls as they are socialized. Boys are not challenged in the same way, which means a narrative that centered on a boy's journey towards moderation would have had a much stronger, wiser, and more socially relevant impact.
This book would be PERFECT, except the main character is a girl. Teaching a girl to be quiet, and to learn to appreciate nature and life all around is exactly what happens to girls as they are socialized. Boys are not challenged in the same way, which means a narrative that centered on a boy's journey towards moderation would have had a much stronger, wiser, and more socially relevant impact.
spring_lilac's review against another edition
3.0
A little girl is having trouble staying quiet, she loves to make noise - splashes in puddles, crunches of food, and of course talking. She finds school difficult because she has to be quiet, and the library is even tougher for her. When she is eventually quiet she starts to hear things she normally misses and appreciates sounds more...and also learns there are times to be quiet and times to be loud.
A fun book with expressive illustrations and text to show the girl's frustrations and sounds. A great conversation starter about times to be quiet and times to be loud.
A fun book with expressive illustrations and text to show the girl's frustrations and sounds. A great conversation starter about times to be quiet and times to be loud.
sassypants859's review against another edition
3.0
A cute book that encourages kids to channel their loud energy.
lacestow7's review against another edition
5.0
This was a fun book that my energetic, sometimes loud, 3-year old loved. My 9-month old also, really enjoyed this story. I read it very animatedly, which made it much more fun.
This book teaches you that sometimes it’s good to be quiet and listen. There are certain times that it’s okay to be loud, and others when it’s better to be quiet.
Hopefully, my toddler learned that it’s important to listen, and not always be loud.
This book is great for toddlers and elementary school kids.
This book teaches you that sometimes it’s good to be quiet and listen. There are certain times that it’s okay to be loud, and others when it’s better to be quiet.
Hopefully, my toddler learned that it’s important to listen, and not always be loud.
This book is great for toddlers and elementary school kids.
redhdlibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
Very inspiring children's book that shows how it is to be yougn and full of energy and NOISE. The little girl loves to be loud at home, school and even the library until.....she discovers books! Then she is finally able to be quiet while reading because her brain is being LOUD enjoying adventures!
Would make a great story time book or one to read with your young ones. You can be LOUD during the LOUD parts.
Would make a great story time book or one to read with your young ones. You can be LOUD during the LOUD parts.
rowanrelph's review against another edition
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
beths0103's review against another edition
3.0
While I appreciate the message of quieting your mind and your body to appreciate the little things in life and also to allow you to learn, I worry that it's also subtly sending the message to young people, girls especially, that they shouldn't speak up. So this is a book that adults will need to walk a fine line with.
kaileywicked's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
4.0
thecandlelightlibrary's review
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0