BANG!CRACKLE!BOO!Just like there are lots of quiets, there are also lots of louds:Good louds(HOORAY!)and bad louds(CRASH!) And louds that make y...
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Jul 12, 2011
Virginia Carlston
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Sequels always make me a bit nervous and this book is a good demonstration of why: it uses the brilliance of the first book as a formula and in so doing, it loses much of the magic and originality. As fellow GoodReader Beth Kakuma-Depewt said, "The small-size, the muted colors, the fuzzy etched line qualities all worked to enhance the quietness of The Quiet Book. So when The Loud Book used these same techniques, it feels more like a shy person's idea of loud, rather than a REALLY LOUD BOOK
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Aug 01, 2011
Barbara
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I loved The Quiet Book, and I find this one equally delightful for some of the same reasons but also for different ones. Young readers will quickly be able to identify the good and the bad kinds of loud as the animals go about their day. This title would be quite useful as a writing mentor text focusing on all the different levels and kinds of loudness or even some other concept. Those pencil and digitally colored illustrations are wonderful too--with the wide-eyed bunny on the last page, trying
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Feb 22, 2012
Hana
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I read the other book of hers, The Quiet Book, to see how she would contrast the two. I thought this book was cool; it covered the different types of loud that we normally don't think about, but come across them in our daily lives. This book makes us more aware of these loud sounds and since most would be able to relate to at least some of the types of loud in the book, I can see a lot of children enjoying this. To be honest, I liked "The Quiet Book" a lot more because it touched on th
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Apr 09, 2011
Christy
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Again, Deborah Underwood put a smile on my face with this follow-up to The Quiet Book. The illustrations are calming and pleasing. The cute expressions on each of the characters match perfectly to the storyline. You will visualize each sound in your mind and this would be a fun activity to do with your child by having them tell you what they see and hear with their eyes closed while you read them the words. Kids in the classroom would like this activity as well.Just as I did with The Quiet Book,
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Apr 26, 2011
Beth
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Not as great as the Quiet Book. The small-size, the muted colors, the fuzzy etched line qualities all worked to enhance the quietness of the Quiet book. So when the Loud book used these same techniques, it feels more like a shy person's idea of loud, rather than a REALLY LOUD BOOK. I've seen loud picture books. This one is not that loud.
But still, it's a nice sequel. I love trying to figure out the story of these little animals. Especially the brown bunny and his striped igua More...
But still, it's a nice sequel. I love trying to figure out the story of these little animals. Especially the brown bunny and his striped igua More...
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May 08, 2011
Kathleen
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The Loud Book is a follow up to The Quiet Book however I've not read that one. You can read either one by itself but it would make a great book set. Perfect for ages 2-5, when kids love to hear their own voice and BE LOUD!
There are many different types of loud which is exactly the point the book makes:
"Surprise Loud, Belly Flop Loud and Bad Crash Loud"
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There are many different types of loud which is exactly the point the book makes:
"Surprise Loud, Belly Flop Loud and Bad Crash Loud"
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Apr 27, 2011
Lisa
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Charming! Oh, and pair this with The Quiet Book for a great 2 books gift!
This is one time when the “sequel” is just as good as the original, and probably even more fun to read.
I loved everything about this book. It’s not a story exactly, though it does go from getting up in the morning to being in bed at night, an extremely busy day, with a bunch of ways to be loud throughout this time, including “deafening silence” and all sorts of happy, funny, scary, etc. ways to be r More...
This is one time when the “sequel” is just as good as the original, and probably even more fun to read.
I loved everything about this book. It’s not a story exactly, though it does go from getting up in the morning to being in bed at night, an extremely busy day, with a bunch of ways to be loud throughout this time, including “deafening silence” and all sorts of happy, funny, scary, etc. ways to be r More...
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Apr 10, 2011
Danielle
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In the sequel to the immensely popular, The Quiet Book, Deborah Underwood seeks to discover even the smallest of very LOUD sounds. From crowded pools to crickets, no sound is too quiet to not be loud in some way. Featuring the beautiful illustrations of Renata Liwska, this is a book sure to please young and old readers alike. Take a step into the world of very LOUD possibilities and discover that even the smallest sounds become LOUD in the right setting.
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Aug 15, 2011
Laura
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A fun book for young children about all the the ways sounds can be loud. My favorite was 'spilling your marbles int he library loud,' of course. I enjoyed the sweet illustrations and charming examples. The last few pictures show a bear family experiencing different kinds of loud while camping. I liked the storyline that accompanied the pictures and wish that the entire book had more of a plot or sequence.
I have not read The Quiet Book yet but I bet it's a great contrast!
I have not read The Quiet Book yet but I bet it's a great contrast!
May 14, 2011
Candice
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Just as there are all kinds of quiet in The Quiet Book, there are all kinds of loud. A fun read as it encourages the imagination to think of all these kinds of loud - last slurp loud, walking to school song loud, applause loud, spilling your marbles in the library loud, and many more. Once again, Renata Liwska has enhanced the text with her charming animal illustrations.
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May 07, 2011
Dolly
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This is a fun book to read along with The Quiet Book by the same author-illustrator team. The different type of loud noises are fun to go through, from very good, to bad noises. The last one, "Crickets loud," is very apt, as our youngest always complains that the crickets are too loud outside her window and she cannot sleep. We enjoyed reading this book together.
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Feb 22, 2012
a) describes kinds of loud, not necessarily as good or bad, but kinds that children can identify with
b) not necessarily, not much opposition within the text
c) shows that some types of loud are acceptable ("good crash loud" at a bowling alley)
d) texts help illustrate how some types of loud are good while others are bad ("deafening silence loud" is portrayed as negative with a very disappointed mother standing over some kids at a cookie jar)
b) not necessarily, not much opposition within the text
c) shows that some types of loud are acceptable ("good crash loud" at a bowling alley)
d) texts help illustrate how some types of loud are good while others are bad ("deafening silence loud" is portrayed as negative with a very disappointed mother standing over some kids at a cookie jar)
Apr 27, 2011
Reader
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A follow up to Underwood's The Quiet Book, this sequel contains the same appeal as its predecessor. The book is a series of scenes, each depicting a different kind of loud. There's "burp during quiet time" loud, "snoring sister" loud, "alarm clock" loud - the list goes on. There is a lot going on under the surface in terms of vocabulary and higher level thinking, as students make sense of scenes that are less obvious or require some inferring. -T
Feb 15, 2012
The Loud Book is a cute book for young children. It addresses the many types of "loud" that we all encounter in everyday life. For example, there is "alarm clock loud," ""home run loud," and "cricket loud." Younger children could talk about how these different types of "loud" make them feel, such as dreadful, excited, calm, or embarrassed. Definitely a great way to explore the different meanings of one word!
Apr 18, 2011
Shannon
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So so so so perfectly conceived and executed that I was giggling with delight on every page. All the way from the cover (I LOVE that the duck is playing the kazoo AND the accordion like some kind of all-star one-duck band) to the perfect ending. If I had a child, The Quiet Book and The Loud Book would probably be the first two books I would purchase, no joke. And that's not to be taken lightly, either!
May 31, 2011
Kathryn
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Another winner from the Underwood/Liwsak team. This time, our adorable and fun little forest critters are LOUD!!! Everything from good sorts of loud (applause loud!) and not-so-good (dropping your lunch tray loud!) is covered here with the same sweet and humorous style that made The Quiet Book such a winner.
I personally preferred the "Quiet" book; I just loved the situations more and guess that, in my busy life, I prefer the quiet to loud ;-p The "Loud" book se More...
I personally preferred the "Quiet" book; I just loved the situations more and guess that, in my busy life, I prefer the quiet to loud ;-p The "Loud" book se More...
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Jun 10, 2011
Westerville
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"I could "hear" many of the sounds as I was reading the book. Like "alarm clock loud" (which I hate!) and "dropping your lunch tray loud" (it's always noisy in cafeterias, but when someone drops a tray, it's deafening somehow!)" -Robin, Youth Services Librarian
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Jul 09, 2011
Jackie
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There really are different kinds of 'louds'...candy wrapper loud (when you're at the movies), good crash loud (when you're bowling), deafening silence loud (when you took cookies out of the cookie jar without permission)...and on and on.
Illustrations are full of candid expresssions.
Used for "Too Much Noise" storytime: July, 2011.
Illustrations are full of candid expresssions.
Used for "Too Much Noise" storytime: July, 2011.
Aug 09, 2011
Mymcbooks
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A perfect book exploring sounds around us. It covers all sort of loud from alarm clocks loud to crickets loud. With great illustration from Reata Liwska, I loved the dropping your lunch tray loud. The expression on the faces of the animals were priceless. And never thought a deafening silence loud as LOUD! Great book for the classroom.
May 01, 2011
Sherry
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Have you ever considered loud noises? There is "fire engine loud" and "so quiet it's loud". Underwood uses whimsical and playful animal illustrations to demonstrate the world's loud noises. Much like "The Quiet Book" kids will enjoy the actions of making loud noises. Just be sure that you are outside when reading this book. :)
Apr 29, 2011
Nancy
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Bravo.
I love that the iguana from The Quiet Book is now one of the gang. And that there's a thread of narrative underneath this wonderful list of loud.
Quibble: the font. It's a restrained loud, almost elegant.
Page I would love to take home: candy wrapper loud -- those bear's eyes! Dead on.
Favorite line: crowded pool loud.
I love that the iguana from The Quiet Book is now one of the gang. And that there's a thread of narrative underneath this wonderful list of loud.
Quibble: the font. It's a restrained loud, almost elegant.
Page I would love to take home: candy wrapper loud -- those bear's eyes! Dead on.
Favorite line: crowded pool loud.
Apr 09, 2011
Beth
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Deborah Underwood stole my idea! :) When I first read The Quiet Book, I thought to myself, "What a great mentor text to use in the classroom. I'll read my students The Quiet Book and then have them write their own Loud Book."
This was such a lovely companion to The Quiet Book. Renata Liwska is probably my favorite children's book illustrator. I mean, is it possible to want to cuddle with a porcupine? In Renata Liwska's world it is!
This was such a lovely companion to The Quiet Book. Renata Liwska is probably my favorite children's book illustrator. I mean, is it possible to want to cuddle with a porcupine? In Renata Liwska's world it is!
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Sep 17, 2011
I am looking forward to sharing this book with children. The text is spare, but speaks loudly. There is lots going on in the illustrations for little ones to explore. Adults will enjoy the humor, the opportunity to discuss with their children and how children will eventually be able to read the book themselves.
Jun 09, 2011
Amy
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Companion book to "The Quiet Book". This would be a fantastic book for preschoolers as they are discovering words and their meanings. It demonstrates all the many different meanings of "loud"...and points out some unusual types of loud (like a deafening silence!). The illustrations were very well-done!
Apr 16, 2011
Crystal
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This companion book to The Quiet Book did not disappoint. I was pleased to see that Deborah Underwood had this book coming out. I also found it interesting to learn she actually had the idea for this book before the Quiet Book. The illustrations are so charming and just plain cute! My 22 month old daughter adores both books. I had never really thought of how many types of "loud" there were and I have some favorites in the book. It makes you think, no matter how old you are. I am using
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Aug 26, 2011
Bridget R.
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How many kinds of loud are there? More that you can think of, but here are a few to get you started--surprise loud, applause loud, fireworks loud, and crickets loud.
What I thought: I didn't think Underwood and Liwska could top The Quiet Book, but I was wrong. The Loud Book! is great. Children love making noise and that means they'll love this book, too. The text is simple and the illustrations are beautiful. My favorite kinds of loud from the book are home run loud, thunderstorm lou More...
What I thought: I didn't think Underwood and Liwska could top The Quiet Book, but I was wrong. The Loud Book! is great. Children love making noise and that means they'll love this book, too. The text is simple and the illustrations are beautiful. My favorite kinds of loud from the book are home run loud, thunderstorm lou More...
May 16, 2011
Tricia
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Some people like quiet and some people prefer LOUD! This title makes a great companion to "The Quiet Book" with phrases like "belly flop loud" and "unexpected entrance loud". Animals are warmly illustrated doing a myriad of activities with fun noises involved.
Nov 23, 2011
Debbie (Readerbuzz)
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Underwood illustrates various ideas of loud with plush slightly humanized animals. Some of the most interesting to me were “Burp During Quiet Time Loud” and “Dropping Your Lunch Tray Loud” and “Candy Wrapper (at the movie theater) Loud”.
Jun 03, 2011
Kris
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Lovely as a writing prompt with little ones. There are different kinds of loud (just like there are different kinds of quiet that Underwood shared in "The Quiet Book") - from fireworks loud to candy wrapper in the movie theater loud.
Jun 13, 2011
Jen
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As the mother of two boys, I know my loud noises! I know which ones are good and which ones are bad! This book talks about all sorts of loud noises: the good and the bad. The illustrations alone are just precious in this book!
