Author Profile
Deborah Underwood
3 Books
Deborah Underwood is an acclaimed author of numerous picture books for children, known for her engaging storytelling and imaginative concepts. Her notable works include the New York Times bestseller The Quiet Book, as well as Interstellar Cinderella and the Caldecott Honor-winning Outside In. She frequently writes humorous and heartfelt stories that resonate with both young readers and adults.
Books in "The Quiet Book"
Not all quiet moments are exactly the same. There are many different types of silence hiding in every single day, waiting for you to notice them. Some kinds of quiet are peaceful, while others are full of anticipation or even surprise.
Experience the breathless excitement of waiting at the top of a roller coaster, the cozy warmth of being the first one awake in the house, and the gentle calm of turning off the light for sweet dreams. Every type of hush has its own special feeling and its own story to tell.
Accompanied by a gentle cast of bears, rabbits, birds, and iguanas, this beautiful exploration of silence captures the magic of slowing down. It is the perfect soothing journey to share just before drifting off to sleep.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
The holiday season is usually filled with loud carols, bustling crowds, and noisy celebrations. But if you pause and listen closely, you will discover that winter is also packed with its own special moments of peaceful silence.
Experience the thrilling quiet of searching for hidden presents in the back of a closet. Feel the nervous hush of forgetting your line during the school winter pageant, and the magical stillness of straining to hear sleigh bells in the snowy night sky. Each soft moment holds its own unique holiday wonder.
This gentle journey captures the tender, unspoken joys of the season. It offers a beautiful, calming retreat from the holiday rush, making it the perfect story to share while curled up under a warm blanket.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
The world is full of so many different sounds. From the moment you wake up to the time you go to sleep, your day is packed with all kinds of noise. Some noises are bright and startling, while others are deep and rumbling.
Listen closely as the morning begins with the sudden blare of an alarm clock. Throughout the day, you will discover the exciting crash of dropping a lunch tray, the roar of cheering for a home run, and the quiet buzz of crickets in the evening. Even snores have their own special kind of volume.
Join a cast of lovable animal friends as they explore the noisy moments that make up an ordinary day. This playful journey will make you think about all the wonderful, loud sounds around you.
6-8 Years
37 Pages
