Quiet Please, Owen McPhee! [Hardcover]

From the author-illustrator team who brought youThe Invisible Boycomes 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 evenhimself. 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 behindThe Invisible Boycomes 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.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 ofUnSelfie: Why El³&