Illustrations and simple text explore the quiet moments of Christmas, such as searching for hidden presents, forgetting a line during a Christmas pageant, and listing for Santa's sleigh bells.

From the quiet of being the first one awake in the morning to "sweet dreams quiet" when the last light is turned off, simple text explores the many kinds of quiet that can exist during the day.

"When shy Mina bonds with a lightning beast-a creature of fire and chaos-everyone thinks it's a mistake. Everyone but Mina and Pixit, the beast himself, who know they're destined to help other storm beasts and guardians create perfect weather. But as Mina struggles to succeed at lightning school, she discovers ideal weather comes at a deadly cost. She's always been quiet, but now lives are at stake, and with Pixit's help, Mina must find a way to...

"We all long for moments when we can slow down and for opportunities to be still. Life can get hectic, as we continuously hop from one thing to another. Days are often filled with too much noise, anxiety, and confusion. What do you do when the life you created isn't what you expected it to be? What can you do to slow it all down? Author Mirjam van der Vegt encourages each of us to focus on stillness and literal silence, creating space for moments...

Maisy goes to the library in search of a book about fish and a quiet place in which to read it.

"Mary, a young girl with a meditative disposition, finds her quiet curiosity at odds with her boisterous family. Eventually, Mary is so still that she seems to fade from her family's sight. When calling loudly for her gets no result, the family tries quiet waiting instead and find both Mary and the simple beauty in slowing down to listen to the world"--

"A bird named Only likes his quiet time and alone time, but he does not want to be lonely" --

Life Is A Race and With So Many Responsibilities It Can Feel Overwhelming We are always on the go. Balancing work, family, friends, and everything in between is a routine of running and never stopping-a cycle that can be tiring. We forget the beauty of the smaller moments and sometimes we forget ourselves. Stopping is a gift to yourself. Knowing when to breathe and regain a clearer vision of yourself and your surroundings helps give you a fresh perspective...

Edgar keeps waking up his new baby sister, but he can't help being noisy. Luckily, his friend Ruby has an idea!

"A quiet boy, called too shy, notices objects that might also be labelled shy, from the slow-rising sun to seedlings slow to sprout, and shows that in the right situation, he is not quiet or shy at all."--