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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2005 · Est. 3 min read-aloud
Shhh!
Written by Jeanne Willis · Illustrated by Tony Ross
In a noisy world, silence holds the key to understanding.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 54 ratings
32 pages· 278 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In a world filled with noise and haste, a well-dressed shrew offers a surprising solution: stillness. As chaos reigns, this shrew teaches that sometimes, the most powerful action is silence. Can quietness truly make a difference? Discover how listening can transform the world around you, one 'Shhh!' at a time. This tale invites children to explore the power of peace and the impact of their actions, even when they choose to remain silent. Will they find the answers they seek in the quiet moments?
From the publisher
Everyone is talking too loud, and moving too fast. But no one seems to hear what’s being said. What to do? A well-dressed shrew has all the answers. All you have to do is be still and listen “One, two, threeShhh!” This eloquent and brilliantly executed plea for peace offers a simple way for children to feel that their actions, and even their silence can make a difference.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 278
- Reading age
- 4–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~241L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2
- F&P level
- ~H
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 107581
Publication
- Published
- March 21, 2005
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780786856848
- LCCN
- 2005279645
- OCLC
- 58399142
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