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Rupert the mouse wants to star in an artistic, wordless picturebook, but his animal friends cause problems by talking too much.

Hearing a strange noise as he settles in for bedtime, Owl looks everywhere, from the cupboard to beneath the floorboards, for the source of the noise before spotting a tiny, squeaky, mouse-shaped detail.

"In this illustrated picture book, a young child learns to find comfort in silence when the world becomes too noisy."-- Provided by publisher.

Frank likes peace and quiet. He likes his tent, his pencil, and writing in his secret notebook. Bean likes noise. He likes his bus, his trumpet -- toot, toot! -- and making music. Loud music. But Bean is missing something: he does not have words. What will happen if Frank shares his words with Bean? With a laugh-out-loud narrative by Jamie Michalak, author of the Joe and Sparky series, and Bob Kolar's bright, graphic, comical illustrations, this fresh...

"The mayor of the noisy city of La Paz institutes new laws forbidding all singing, but a brave little rooster decides he must sing, despite the progressively severe punishments he receives for continuing to crow. The silenced populace, invigorated by the rooster's bravery, ousts the tyrannical mayor and returns their city to its free and clamorous state"-- Provided by publisher.

From morning's joggers until night's last train, a boy notices and enjoys the many sounds made by people and things in a big city.

Mr. Elephant wants nothing more than some peace and quiet--that is, until he gets it.

Relates three silly ducks' rather impolite visit to their Auntie Goose's house, introducing simple action and noise words.

Did you hear that? Listen for cars, people, dogs, and more in this book about the sounds you can hear all around you!

Loud, boisterous Elephant learns how to be friends with calm, quiet Giraffe.