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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1967
Too Much Noise
Written by Ann McGovern · Illustrated by Simms Taback
A noisy house drives Peter to seek wisdom and find unexpected peace.
4.2/5 Goodreads · 540 ratings
48 pages
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Bookroo's summary
Peter is fed up with the constant noise in his home. Desperate for a solution, he turns to the village wise man, who offers an unusual remedy. As Peter follows the advice, he discovers a surprising lesson in perspective. Will he find the peace he craves, or will the chaos only grow? This humorous tale invites readers to reconsider what truly makes a house feel like home.
From the publisher
Peter thinks his house is noisy until the village wise man teaches him a lesson in perspective. “A simple repetitive tale, equally suitable for noisy participation and for settling down to a very quiet dream.’” – Kirkus Reviews
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 48
- Reading age
- 4–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 290L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~2.2
- F&P level
- ~I
Publication
- Published
- April 27, 1992
- First published
- June 1, 1967
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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