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Picture Book · Ages 5–6 · 2016 · Est. 6 min read-aloud
The Sound of Silence
A boy seeks silence amidst Tokyo's bustling symphony of sounds.
40 pages· 665 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In the heart of Tokyo's vibrant chaos, young Yoshio embarks on a quest to find the elusive sound of silence. Amidst the city's cacophony of squishing shoes, whooshing trains, and beeping cars, he wonders if tranquility can exist in such a bustling place. As Yoshio navigates the urban symphony, will he discover the beauty of silence, or is it just a fleeting dream? Join him on this lyrical journey through the city's noise, where every sound tells a story and the search for peace becomes an adventure.
From the publisher
“Do you have a favorite sound?”little Yoshio asks. The musician answers, “The most beautiful sound is the sound of ma, of silence.”
But Yoshio lives in Tokyo, Japan: a giant, noisy, busy city. He hears shoes squishing through puddles, trains whooshing, cars beeping, and families laughing. Tokyo is like a symphony hall!
Where is silence?
Join Yoshio on his journey through the hustle and bustle of the city to find the most beautiful sound of all.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 665
- Reading age
- 5–6
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD700L
What readers & critics say
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.9
- F&P level
- ~Q
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 183241
Publication
- Published
- August 2, 2016
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780316203371
- LCCN
- 2014007229
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