The Sound of Silence
| AUTHOR | Goldsaito, Katrina; Kuo, Julia |
| PUBLISHER | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (08/02/2016) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
Description
A Parents' Choice Gold Medal Winner
? "An inviting tale that will stretch inquisitive and observant young minds." --Kirkus, starred review A beautiful, lyrical book about a boy seeking silence in a bustling city, for fans of The Quiet Book and Wabi Sabi "Do you have a favorite sound?" little Yoshio asks. The musician answers, "The most beautiful sound is the sound of ma, of silence." But Yoshio lives in Tokyo, Japan: a giant, noisy, busy city. He hears shoes squishing through puddles, trains whooshing, cars beeping, and families laughing. Tokyo is like a symphony hall! Where is silence? Join Yoshio on his journey through the hustle and bustle of the city to find the most beautiful sound of all. ? "This book will be especially welcome in settings that teach yoga or mindfulness, but its message and striking art will be appreciated anywhere the din of daily life can overwhelm." --School Library Journal, starred review
? "An inviting tale that will stretch inquisitive and observant young minds." --Kirkus, starred review A beautiful, lyrical book about a boy seeking silence in a bustling city, for fans of The Quiet Book and Wabi Sabi "Do you have a favorite sound?" little Yoshio asks. The musician answers, "The most beautiful sound is the sound of ma, of silence." But Yoshio lives in Tokyo, Japan: a giant, noisy, busy city. He hears shoes squishing through puddles, trains whooshing, cars beeping, and families laughing. Tokyo is like a symphony hall! Where is silence? Join Yoshio on his journey through the hustle and bustle of the city to find the most beautiful sound of all. ? "This book will be especially welcome in settings that teach yoga or mindfulness, but its message and striking art will be appreciated anywhere the din of daily life can overwhelm." --School Library Journal, starred review
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Product Format
Product Details
ISBN-13:
9780316203371
ISBN-10:
0316203378
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Picture Book)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
40
Carton Quantity:
32
Product Dimensions:
11.10 x 0.60 x 8.70 inches
Weight:
1.00 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Price on Product,
Ikids,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
HK
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Juvenile Fiction | Concepts - Senses & Sensation
Juvenile Fiction | Concepts - Sounds
Juvenile Fiction | Lifestyles - City & Town Life
Grade Level:
Preschool
- 3rd Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
3.9
Point Value:
0.5
Interest Level:
Lower Grade
Guided Reading Level:
Not Applicable
Dewey Decimal:
E
Library of Congress Control Number:
2014007229
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.
publisher marketing
A Parents' Choice Gold Medal Winner
? "An inviting tale that will stretch inquisitive and observant young minds." --Kirkus, starred review A beautiful, lyrical book about a boy seeking silence in a bustling city, for fans of The Quiet Book and Wabi Sabi "Do you have a favorite sound?" little Yoshio asks. The musician answers, "The most beautiful sound is the sound of ma, of silence." But Yoshio lives in Tokyo, Japan: a giant, noisy, busy city. He hears shoes squishing through puddles, trains whooshing, cars beeping, and families laughing. Tokyo is like a symphony hall! Where is silence? Join Yoshio on his journey through the hustle and bustle of the city to find the most beautiful sound of all. ? "This book will be especially welcome in settings that teach yoga or mindfulness, but its message and striking art will be appreciated anywhere the din of daily life can overwhelm." --School Library Journal, starred review
? "An inviting tale that will stretch inquisitive and observant young minds." --Kirkus, starred review A beautiful, lyrical book about a boy seeking silence in a bustling city, for fans of The Quiet Book and Wabi Sabi "Do you have a favorite sound?" little Yoshio asks. The musician answers, "The most beautiful sound is the sound of ma, of silence." But Yoshio lives in Tokyo, Japan: a giant, noisy, busy city. He hears shoes squishing through puddles, trains whooshing, cars beeping, and families laughing. Tokyo is like a symphony hall! Where is silence? Join Yoshio on his journey through the hustle and bustle of the city to find the most beautiful sound of all. ? "This book will be especially welcome in settings that teach yoga or mindfulness, but its message and striking art will be appreciated anywhere the din of daily life can overwhelm." --School Library Journal, starred review
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Author:
Goldsaito, Katrina
Katrina Goldsaito's favorite sound is the sound of bare feet on tatami mats. In Tokyo, she worked as an on-camera TV journalist and producer for NHK-World, and has written for National Geographic, The Christian Science Monitor, NPR, and The Japan Times. She lives near Golden Gate Park with her husband and son, and spends her days eating avocados and working on her first YA novel.
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Artist:
Kuo, Julia
Julia Kuo's favorite sound is kuk-kuk-kuk (the sound an angry squirrel akmakes). She is the illustrator of Go, Little Green Truck and has created illustrations for American Greetings, the Cleveland Public Library, The New mes, and Capitol Records, among many others. She works from Chicago fYork Times, and Capitol Records, among many others. She works from Chicago for most of the year, and from Taipei over the winter.
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