A Quiet Girl
A Quiet Girl by Peter Carnavas is a picture book published by Pajama Press on July 26, 2022. This edition, comprising 40 pages, is presented in English and explores the theme of embracing quiet in a noisy world. The story follows Mary, who finds wonder in the small details of life, such as the rustle of leaves and the wingbeats of birds. While her family is caught up in the chaos of everyday sounds, it is only when they begin searching for her that they start to see the world from her perspective.
Readers will discover a narrative that emphasizes mindfulness and the importance of observation in nature. Through Mary’s experiences, the book highlights social themes related to self-esteem and self-reliance, making it relatable for both children and adults. The gentle storytelling encourages appreciation for the little pleasures that often go unnoticed, culminating in a closing spread that reinforces the value of being present. A Quiet Girl serves as a thoughtful reminder for introverts and observers to find joy in the quiet moments of life.
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Now in paperback, the award-winning picture book about embracing quiet in a noisy world.
Mary knows how to savor the small things. Wonder is everywhere: in the rustle of leaves, in the sigh of a sleeping dog, in the wingbeats of the birds who visit her upcycled feeders. But Mary’s family couldn’t be more different. Amidst the sound of blow-dryers, blenders, lawnmowers, and her brother’s trombone, Mary goes almost unnoticed. It isn’t until her family starts searching the neighborhood for her that they begin to see the world through her eyes.
From critically acclaimed author-illustrator Peter Carnavas comes a gentle breeze of a picture book with themes of mindfulness, observation, and being present in nature. A Quiet Girl invites young readers (and the noisy adults in their lives) to appreciate the thousand little pleasures that surround us–if only we would notice them. A closing spread about mindfulness rounds out this validating story for introverts and observers everywhere.
“A quiet young girl in a noisy world, Mary shows her loud, busy family that listening allows for more to be heard.”–School Library Journal STARRED REVIEW
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