Shhh! [Hardcover]

Jeanne Willis (Author), Tony Ross (Illustrator)

Book Description

Grade Level: P and up

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, three…Shhh!" 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.

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About the Author

Tony ross has written or illustrated well over 300 books for children. And he ALWAYS says please...

Product Details

• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Hyperion; 1st ed. US edition (April 2, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 078685684X
• ISBN-13: 978-0786856848
• Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,259,674 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ABSOLUTELY DELIGHTFUL - ONE OF MY NEW FAVORITES!, April 12, 2007

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D. Blankenship (The Ozarks) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shhh! (Paperback)

There is no doubt that the best indorsement for a children's book is one that is accomplished by children themselves, i.e. do they read and enjoy it. This work gets that indorsement! I have yet to find a kid that did not like it. That being said, I enjoyed this one myself. It is the story of a little shrew that has something very, very important to say. He finds is little voice is completely drowned out but the noise of the world. The moral of the story is that we should "Shhhsh" and listen to the little voices all round us. We might jus learn something. The art work in this one is great, very eye catching and goes perfectly with the story line. I do recommend this one highly...there is a great lesson to be learned here, for both young and old alike!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kids will relish reading the 'noise words' loudly, from 'thump' to 'bang': be forewarned!, July 6, 2005

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shhh! (Hardcover)

Everyone's talking too loud, moving to fast, and not listening enough. Can a shrew change Life with a simple plea for quiet? He has big things to say, but a very small voice can't compete with the world's racket. Kids will relish reading the 'noise words' loudly, from 'thump' to 'bang': be forewarned!