Description: "While waiting for her mother to return to their den, Little Fox discovers that Silence can be welcomed and appreciated as a friend"-- Provided by publisher.
Brief description:
Lawrence Schimel has written or translated over 300 books, including The Children of the Sun, Niños, 9 Kilometers, and the Batchelder Honor Book Different (all Eerdmans). His works have received many awards, including three PEN Translates Awards, two SCBWI Crystal Kite Awards, and two Américas Award Honors. Lawrence lives in Madrid, Spain. Follow him on Bluesky @lawrenceschimel.bksy.social.
Review Quotes:
⭐ "A valuable lesson in a world dominated by screens and media. Simple prose moves the story along while double-page spreads convey the vast size of Silence, with multiple pages containing no words, just the delight of Little Fox and Silence dancing together...Little Fox's new friendship may inspire young listeners and adult readers alike to listen to their thoughts and remember the value and joy that can be found in the quiet."
--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (STARRED REVIEW)
"Affecting....A subtle counterpoint to noise and excess that makes the absence of sound a companion worth knowing."
--Kirkus Reviews
"Pensive...thoughtful."
--Booklist
"Recommended for purchase specifically for the SEL and meditation shelves."
--School Library Journal