Quiet Please, Owen McPhee!

Name: Quiet Please, Owen McPhee!
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780399557132
Price: 35.0 NZD
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By Patrice Barton and Trudy Ludwig

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Quiet Please, Owen McPhee! is a charming children's tale about Owen McPhee, a young boy who talks endlessly and struggles to listen. When a sore throat renders him temporarily voiceless, Owen discovers the value of listening to others, fostering a deeper understanding of teamwork and empathy among his peers. This heartwarming story gently encourages children to embrace the balance of speaking and listening in their interactions.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This heartwarming children's book may appeal to you if you're interested in stories that gently explore themes of friendship and self-awareness. It follows a young boy learning the value of listening as much as speaking, offering valuable life lessons in an engaging and relatable manner for young readers. Perfect for encouraging empathy and understanding among children, it also highlights the enriching experience of finding balance in communication.

Quiet Please, Owen McPhee!

From the author-illustrator team behind "The Invisible Boy" comes the story of a boy who won't stop talking in a bright and lively picture book that captures the social dynamics of a busy classroom while delivering a gentle message about the importance of listening. Full color.

From the author-illustrator team who brought you The Invisible Boy comes the story of a boy who won't stop talking--until he gets laryngitis. You don't have to be a chatterbox to appreciate this tale of listening and learning.

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From the author-illustrator team who brought you The Invisible Boy comes the story of a boy who won't stop talking—until he gets laryngitis. You don't have to be a chatterbox to appreciate this tale of listening and learning.

Owen McPhee doesn't just like to talk, he LOVES to talk. He spends every waking minute chattering away at his teachers, his classmates, his parents, his dog, and even himself. But all that talking can get in the way of listening. And when Owen wakes up with a bad case of laryngitis, it gives him a much-needed opportunity to hear what others have to say.

From the author-illustrator team behind The Invisible Boy comes a bright and lively picture book that captures the social dynamics of a busy classroom while delivering a gentle message about the importance of listening.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Quiet Please, Owen McPhee! is regarded as a thought-provoking children's book that encourages discussions on positive communication and the importance of listening. It highlights a relatable problem, delivering its message in a gentle and hopeful manner. Reviews praise the story for its realistic ending, depicting Owen's growth in listening to others, making it an engaging read for children learning to navigate social interactions.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780399557132

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 July 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House USA Children's Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 40

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Patrice Barton Penguin Books Trudy Ludwig Young Adult

About the Author

TRUDY LUDWIG is a nationally acclaimed speaker and an award-winning author who specializes in writing children's books that help kids cope with and thrive in their social world, including My Secret Bully and Confessions of a Former Bully. She has received rave reviews from educators, experts, organizations, and parents at schools and conferences around the US for her passion and compassion in addressing peer aggression and friendship issues. An active member of the International Bullying Prevention Association, Trudy also collaborates with organizations like the Committee for Children and ConnectSafely.org, and has served as content advisor for Sesame Street Workshop. Trudy's books have won the Mom's Choice Gold Award, the IBPA Gold Benjamin Franklin Award, and the NAPPA Gold Medal, and also been recognized as NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Books for Young People. Visit her at trudyludwig.com. Follow her on Twitter at @TrudyLudwig. PATRICE BARTON earned a BFA in studio art from the University of Texas in Austin, where she lives with her husband and son. Her books include Sweet Moon Baby by Karen Henry Clark, Mine! by Shutta Crum, I Like Old Clothes by Mary Ann Hoberman, and Rosie Sprout's Time to Shine by Allison Wortche--all available from Knopf.