Too Much Noise
Too Much Noise

Too Much Noise

Written by Ann McGovern & illustrated by Simms Taback
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4 - 7
Reading age
48
Page count
290L
Lexile measure
Apr 27, 1992
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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

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      Simms Taback

      Simms Taback (1932 - 2011) grew up in the Bronx and graduated from Cooper Union. He worked as an art director and a graphic designer and has taught at the School of Visual Arts and Syracuse University. He illustrated many children’s books, including I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly, Spacy Riddles, Snakey Riddles, Buggy Riddles, and Fishy Riddles (all written by Katy Hall and Lisa Eisenberg, Dial). His work has won many awards, including the Caldecott Medal for Joseph Had a Little Overcoat and the Caldecott Honor for I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780395629857
    Publication Date
    April 27, 1992
    Publisher
    Clarion Books
    Original Publication Date
    June 1, 1967
    Page Count
    48
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 7 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    67010562
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    34620543
    Lexile® Level
    290L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~I
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~2.2

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