Too Much Noise (Sandpiper books) [Paperback]

Ann McGovern (Author), Simms Taback (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up | Series: Sandpiper books

Peter goes off to the village wise man to find out what he could do about his noisy house. It seemed like a simple enough problem at the beginning, but more and more complications set in—in the forms of a donkey, a sheep, and a cow, to name a few, until it looked as though an entire farm had come to life right there in Peter’s house!

But with the proper, if overwhelming, application of true folk wisdom, the trouble was ended. Peter’s house was finally quiet.

Or was it?

“This is a funny book, a very funny book.”—Publishers Weekly “The too-crowded house of a familiar old tale becomes a too noisy house in this entertaining picture-book story.”—Booklist

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A simple repetitive tale, equally suitable for noisy participation and for settling down to 'a very quiet dream.'" Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Ann is the author of 55 books for children, including the classics STONE SOUP and TOO MUCH NOISE. Many of Ann's books are inspired from her travels and adventures, her interest in brave heroines, history, folklore, stories, animals, and her experiences scuba diving around the world. Ann was born in New York City and loves living there today.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Sandpiper (April 27, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0395629853
• ISBN-13: 978-0395629857
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 9.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #247,131 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #43 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > People & Places > Where We Live > Country Life

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

38 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book for discussing loud and soft sounds, September 25, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Too Much Noise (Sandpiper books) (Paperback)

As an elementary music teacher, I have found that Too Much Noise is an excellent story to read in music class when discussing dynamics (louds and softs) to first graders. After learning sound effects, i.e. "creaking","squeaking", "swish", "hiss" and animal noises, my students get swept up in the gradual crescendo of the story. The sudden quiet effect that occurs in the room when all the animals leave the old man's house is breath-taking and mesmerizing to the children. One can literally hear a pin drop. Such is the power of great story-telling!

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun for the reader and audience. Wonderful tale., September 15, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Too Much Noise (Sandpiper books) (Paperback)

This is one of my favorite children's books. It is a lot of fun to read and has repetative sounds that children love to hear. The audience of children can begin to anticipate what you are going to read and therefore participate in the reading of the book. It is also a classic tale as it reminds the reader and audience of how one needs to appreciate what one has, because it could be worse. A farmer complains to a judge that his house is too noisy. The judge instructs the farmer to obtain different animals one at a time until the poor farmer has a house full of a variety of animals. The judge then has some further instructions that in the end the farmer is very happy and content with how his home was in the beginning, and his home does not seem so noisy anymore. I would highly recommend this book for parents and teachers to read to children between the ages of 3-7yrs.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The absolute best!!, October 11, 1999

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gmouse (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Too Much Noise (Hardcover)

This was one of my favorite stories as a kid, and still is as an adult. The text is easy to read with good repetition, without being dull. My daughter loves it as much as I do. As an amature storyteller, I can say this story is always a hit.