Text

Quiet

---

In Quiet, Tomie dePaola crafts a gentle, contemplative picture book that invites children (and adults) to slow down, observe, and appreciate stillness. A grandfather walks with his grandchildren and their dog, noticing how busy the natural world is—birds flying, trees waving, dragonflies zooming, leaves rustling. Seeing the world’s rush, he suggests they sit quietly together on a bench. In that quiet moment, everything seems to calm; there is space to think, to see, to be present. The children learn that being quiet and still is “a special thing” — that in stillness, the beauty and richness of everyday moments become more visible. With soft, muted illustrations and minimalist text, Quiet models mindfulness, encouraging readers to pause, notice, and find peace in being still.

---

Availability

Detail Information

Series Title

-

Call Number

158.12 TOM q

Publisher

: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers., 2018/New York

Collation

Unpaged ; col. Ill. ; 22 cm x 24 cm.

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

978-1-4814-7754-3

Classification

158.12

Content Type

-

Media Type

-

Carrier Type

-

Edition

-

Subject(s)

mindfulness
grandfathers
quietude
quiet

Specific Detail Info

-

Statement of Responsibility

Tomie dePaola

Other version/related

File Attachment

Comments

---

You must be logged in to post a comment