A comforting ode to the gentle potency of quiet, this lyrical picture book will captivate introverts and nature lovers alike.
Quiet is strength. It’s as strong as a monarch in migration. As important as a whisper and a promise. As deep as a listener, still . . . and sincere.
This evocative text combines with warmly glowing images of people enjoying a day at the park, spending peaceful moments together and alone, experiencing the nourishment of quiet. It’s a reminder that you don’t have to be loud to make a positive impact on others, and that when you are still, you’re more able to experience the magnificence of the world around you.
Quiet is powerful like you.
“The sentiments are heartfelt. Lovely, soft illustrations. ”—Kirkus
“Hess reassures readers that there is value in hush and tranquility...reminding readers that quiet has a power and strength all its own. ”—Publishers Weekly
GERRY ELLIS is a wildlife filmmaker, photographer, and writer, whose work has appeared in National Geographic, BBC Wildlife, New York Times, Ranger Rick, and more. His work is now featured in the YouTube channel Apes Like Us, which he also hosts. Ellis is the author of more than a dozen children's books. Documenting nature for more than 30 years inspired him to found GLOBIO, a nonprofit that inspires children to protect all life on Earth.
Bio:
MARY RAND HESS is a poet, mixed-media artist, screenwriter, and New York Times bestselling author of Solo, Swing, and Animal Ark: Celebrating Our Wild World in Poetry and Pictures, all coauthored with Kwame Alexander. She currently lives in California with her husband, sons, and two quirky dogs, where she is hard at work on a few books and screenplays.
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A comforting ode to the gentle potency of quiet, this lyrical picture book will captivate introverts and nature lovers alike.
Quiet is strength. It’s as strong as a monarch in migration. As important as a whisper and a promise. As deep as a listener, still . . . and sincere.
This evocative text combines with warmly glowing images of people enjoying a day at the park, spending peaceful moments together and alone, experiencing the nourishment of quiet. It’s a reminder that you don’t have to be loud to make a positive impact on others, and that when you are still, you’re more able to experience the magnificence of the world around you.
Quiet is powerful like you.
Praise
“The sentiments are heartfelt. Lovely, soft illustrations. ”—Kirkus
“Hess reassures readers that there is value in hush and tranquility...reminding readers that quiet has a power and strength all its own. ”—Publishers Weekly
Author
GERRY ELLIS is a wildlife filmmaker, photographer, and writer, whose work has appeared in National Geographic, BBC Wildlife, New York Times, Ranger Rick, and more. His work is now featured in the YouTube channel Apes Like Us, which he also hosts. Ellis is the author of more than a dozen children's books. Documenting nature for more than 30 years inspired him to found GLOBIO, a nonprofit that inspires children to protect all life on Earth.
Bio:
MARY RAND HESS is a poet, mixed-media artist, screenwriter, and New York Times bestselling author of Solo, Swing, and Animal Ark: Celebrating Our Wild World in Poetry and Pictures, all coauthored with Kwame Alexander. She currently lives in California with her husband, sons, and two quirky dogs, where she is hard at work on a few books and screenplays.
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