noise

Between his friend Bear's snoring and annoying neighbors, Rabbit cannot find any peace and quiet, but perhaps Bear can give Rabbit a new perspective.

"Three noisy foxes are always banging and clanging and singing and stomping, until one day they decide that it might be nice to try to be quiet for a change. So, they set off in search of a quiet neighborhood to make their new home. They travel to many different parts of the quiet woods and meet many different quiet animals, but finally decide that it s just too quiet! The noisy foxes return to their nosy home and discover that they love it more than ever."--.

Charlie goes through his bedtime preparations, closes his eyes, and drifts off to sleep, only to be awakened repeatedly by noisy animals outside his window.

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.

"In 1993, Norwegian explorer Erling Kagge spent fifty days walking solo across Antarctica, becoming the first person to reach the South Pole alone, accompanied only by a radio whose batteries he had removed before setting out. In this book, ... Kagge explores ... silence ... By recounting his own experience and discussing the observations of poets, artists, and explorers, Kagge shows [readers] why silence is essential to ... sanity and happiness--and how it can open doors to wonder and gratitude"--Jacket flap.

"Tired of her large, noisy, baboon family, young Leyla runs away and meets a lizard who teaches her to sit alone, be quiet, and do nothing"--Provided by publisher.

Albert's home is very loud--and all he wants to do is read! He escapes outside for some peace, and thinks he's found it at last. But, one by one, his friends boisterously infiltrate his space until Albert just can't take it anymore...and snaps! How will his friends react?.

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

"Roger wants some peace and quiet so he can read his book, but his neighbor Emily has some hobbies of her own--very loud ones!"--Provided by publisher.