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Lucy's Quiet Book
When Lucy reads her favorite book aloud, her noisy brothers do something unexpected--they listen! But will this plan work with Lucy's loud classmates?
28 pages, Hardcover
First published August 1, 2004
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August 3, 2016
There is a cute lesson in here somewhere, but I missed it. I was too distracted about the loud boys/quiet girls stereotype, and I was too busy doing double takes realizing that the darker shade of pink was supposed to be racial diversity. Weird because the author is African American but the illustrator is White.
August 17, 2019
Cute enough story, but I would have loved to see diversit in the characters at the library.
The activity section was a fun addition.
The activity section was a fun addition.
February 13, 2012
This is a great beginning reading book that helps show the power of books and how much children love to be read to. Lucy is the quiet child among her six siblings and often retreated to the library for some peace and quiet. She helps out at the library and finds a way to quiet a boisterous crowd, there and at home.
I love how this story encourages children to read and also validates the feelings of a quiet child, one who is often overwhelmed by noisier children. The illustrations are cartoonish and complement the narrative nicely. Overall, our girls really liked this book and we enjoyed reading the discussion questions and looking at the activities in the back of the book.
I love how this story encourages children to read and also validates the feelings of a quiet child, one who is often overwhelmed by noisier children. The illustrations are cartoonish and complement the narrative nicely. Overall, our girls really liked this book and we enjoyed reading the discussion questions and looking at the activities in the back of the book.
September 12, 2012
Lucy comes from a big family. Her six brothers can be very noisy, so when Lucy wants peace and quiet she goes to the library and helps the librarian, Mrs. Stone. One day Mrs. Stone hands Lucy a book she has picked out for her. This results in Lucy discovering a creative solution to achieve her quest for peace and quiet. I like the way this story portrays the librarian as someone who understands her patrons and connects them with books that will benefit them. This is a Level 2 reader which includes bonus activities to encourage literacy and help children process the story.
August 12, 2014
A girl librarian reads quietly to kids and gets blessings she never knew were there. Very short and very sweet. It encourages kids to read to other kids when possible..especially the quiet books, which are more fun than the violent stuff currently on the kids' publishing market. Shhhhh.....
December 14, 2010
Mommy says: Cute story. Reading level way below Cana's ability at almost 8yo, but a fun read for both kids to listen to.
August 11, 2016
includes questions at back
August 31, 2014
sister has six noisy brothers
not eligible for NYRA because it's from year 2000
not eligible for NYRA because it's from year 2000
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