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Quiet Please, Owen McPhee!

By Trudy Ludwig and Patrice Barton

By Trudy Ludwig and Patrice Barton

By Trudy Ludwig and Patrice Barton

By Trudy Ludwig and Patrice Barton

By Trudy Ludwig and Patrice Barton

By Trudy Ludwig and Patrice Barton

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Jul 11, 2023 | ISBN 9780593703601 | 5-8 years

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    About Quiet Please, Owen McPhee!

    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.

    About Quiet Please, Owen McPhee!

    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.

    About Quiet Please, Owen McPhee!

    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.

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    About Trudy Ludwig

    Trudy Ludwig is a nationally acclaimed speaker and an award-winning author who specializes in writing children’s books that help kids… More about Trudy Ludwig

    About Patrice Barton

    Patrice Barton created her first painting at the age of three, in Crisco on the dining room wall. She has… More about Patrice Barton

    About Trudy Ludwig

    Trudy Ludwig is a nationally acclaimed speaker and an award-winning author who specializes in writing children’s books that help kids… More about Trudy Ludwig

    About Patrice Barton

    Patrice Barton created her first painting at the age of three, in Crisco on the dining room wall. She has… More about Patrice Barton

    About Trudy Ludwig

    Trudy Ludwig is a nationally acclaimed speaker and an award-winning author who specializes in writing children’s books that help kids… More about Trudy Ludwig

    About Patrice Barton

    Patrice Barton created her first painting at the age of three, in Crisco on the dining room wall. She has… More about Patrice Barton

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Paperback | $8.99
    Published by Dragonfly Books
    Jul 11, 2023 | 40 Pages | 8 x 10 | 5-8 years | ISBN 9780593703601

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $17.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Jul 03, 2018 | 40 Pages | 8 x 10 | 5-8 years | ISBN 9780399557132

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $7.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Jul 03, 2018 | 40 Pages | 5-8 years | ISBN 9780399557156

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    Praise

    Thought-provoking . . . An accessible addition to libraries that may function as a springboard for a discussion on positive communication and the importance of listening.”—School LIbrary Journal

    “Like Ludwig and Barton’s previous picture book, The Invisible Boy (2013), which concerns a quiet child, this book has a purpose. It deals with a recognizable problem, offers some points to discuss, and delivers its message lightly.” —Booklist

    “Sympathetic and most of all, hopeful.”—Publishers Weekly

    “The ending reflects real life in that Owen still has bouts of talkativeness, though now he does also listen for others’ input. . . . Similarly talkative youngsters struggling with social interactions may want to schedule their own laryngitis days.” —Kirkus Reviews

     “This delightful story shows the beauty and benefits of tuning in and listening to others in compassionate, caring ways—something we definitely need more of in our chatter-filled world!” —Dr. Michele Borba, bestselling author of UnSelfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World

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