Review sponsored* by Owlbop Publishing
The Children’s Book Review | August 20, 2016
Written by Lindsey Craig
Illustrated by Daniel Dunkley
Age Range: 1-5
Paperback Book: 32 pages
Publisher: Owlbop Publishing (August 1, 2016)
ISBN: 978-0996721202
What to expect: Camping, Bravery, Animals
With every turn of the page, adventurous preschoolers will be delighted by the surprising sounds of many nighttime forest animals.
Two boys are braving their backyard and settling in to sleep in a tent. They have sleeping bags, a flashlight, a deck of cards, and a well-loved blue teddy bear. Everything is quiet and peaceful, until … the sounds of the night begin in the forest that surrounds them. There is the “Flap! Flap! Flap!” of the bats, the “Squeak! Squeak!” from some playful mice, and a “How-woooo!” from two lovey-dovey foxes. Each time a sound is heard the boys shine the flashlight into the night to reveal the source of the sound and they are eventually relieved to find only a squirrel. But is it really a squirrel? A smelly skunk almost clears the backyard campsite and a smiling brown bear is eager to try out the comfortable looking tent.
Award-winning author Lindsey Craig has used a minimal amount of words that are emphasized by font and page placement and beg to be read aloud with animated voices. The use of a sound and then a turn of the page create the right balance of suspense and comfort/relief for little ones. Combined with the endearing indigo lit illustrations, readers are charmed rather than alarmed when the bear settles in to the tent for a good night’s rest as the boys sleep soundly in their bedroom with Daddy—the tent visible from the bedroom window and the bedroom window visible from the tent.
Oh So Quiet is recommended as a read-aloud campfire book—and would be even better when read post-marshmallow roasting.
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About Lindsey Craig
Lindsey Craig is the author of the award winning books: DANCING FEET and FARMYARD BEAT both illustrated by Marc Brown. Her books have won numerous awards and been highly praised by Kirkus Review (starred), Publisher Weekly and the New York Times Book Review; her awards include: NAAPA Gold Award Winner, Fred Rogers Best Baby Books 2011, Wilde Award Best Children’s Books, and inclusion in Texas 2X2 reading list. She has published numerous alphabet and beginning readers for CJ Educations, and recently produced her first science app SILLY SOLAR SYSTEM!. Her most recent books include the not-so-quiet: OH SO QUIET!, and the colorful and encouraging board books: TRY! TRY! TRY! and IN OUR TREE. Lindsey lives with her family and fat black cats on a beautiful island in Washington State.
For more information, visit: Lindsey-Craig-Author-Publisher.com
About Daniel Dunkley
Daniel Dunkley is a highly sought after British children’s book illustrator and digital artist. The books he has illustrated include: Oh so Quiet !, Young Spartacus, the Nana Dee series …. Ivy’s hurried shopping trip and others.
Daniel obtained his diploma in children’s book illustrations from the London Art College, as well as, graduating with honors in animation from the University of the Creative Arts. He now resides in the beautiful rolling hills of Scotland where he lets his imagination run wild, constantly drawing inspiration from his stunning environment and his two young children, who are fast becoming art addicts just like their dad.
For more information, visit: DanielDunkley.com
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