The Christmas Quiet Book
Illustrated by Renata Liwska
Houghton Mifflin, 2012
Illustrated by Renata Liwska
Houghton Mifflin, 2012
"A congenial, understated choice for reading aloud to excited children to help them settle down for a long winter's night."
—Kirkus
"Reverence for the quieter aspects of the season is indeed a gift."
—Publishers Weekly
"This is an ideal title for use during a winter holiday storytime or for one-on-one cuddling at bedtime."
—School Library Journal
"Little kids will relate to the anticipation of the big night but also to the little pleasures, like making snow angels and enjoying a cup of steaming cocoa."
—Booklist
—Kirkus
"Reverence for the quieter aspects of the season is indeed a gift."
—Publishers Weekly
"This is an ideal title for use during a winter holiday storytime or for one-on-one cuddling at bedtime."
—School Library Journal
"Little kids will relate to the anticipation of the big night but also to the little pleasures, like making snow angels and enjoying a cup of steaming cocoa."
—Booklist
"This pleasing companion to The Quiet Book and The Loud Book! explores quiet times of the season."
—Horn Book
"Especially endearing."
—Wall Street Journal
"All of those quiet moments that make the holidays so special are wonderfully illustrated in this adorable book."
—Parents Canada
A Huffington Post Holiday Book Recommendation
—Horn Book
"Especially endearing."
—Wall Street Journal
"All of those quiet moments that make the holidays so special are wonderfully illustrated in this adorable book."
—Parents Canada
A Huffington Post Holiday Book Recommendation
Get the Activity Kit
Visit Houghton Mifflin's Quiet (and Loud) Books microsite to download The Christmas Quiet Book Activity Kit, with lots fun things for kids to make and do!
Make a Quiet Gift Pack
A set of Quiet/Loud books makes a lovely holiday or shower gift! To make your gift extra special, add the adorable plush animals (available from MerryMakers and in many bookstores). Thanks to Luan Stauss of Laurel Bookstore in Oakland for the book photo!
