Charlotte likes quiet. But wherever Charlotte goes, she is surrounded by noise—her yipping dog, Otto; the squeaky swings; the warbling, wailing sirens. Where can Charlotte find a quiet place? When Otto leads her on a wild chase through the park, Charlotte discovers a quiet place where she never would have imagined. Sometimes children need a break from our noisy,
Why we like it:In this noisy world where extroverts are held in high esteem, it’s rare to see a child’s book devoted to the joy of quiet, but this one hits the mark. A must-read for children and the adults in their lives. The book will be a useful resource for prompting discussions about finding personal quiet in the midst of a noisy home, school, or world.