Be Quiet! - by Ryan T Higgins (Hardcover)

About the Book

Rupert the mouse wants to star in an artistic, wordless picturebook, but his animal friends cause problems by talking too much.

Book Synopsis

All Rupert the mouse wants is to star in a beautiful, wordless picturebook. One that's visually stimulating! With scenic pictures! And style! He has plenty of ideas about what makes a great book, but his friends just WON'T. STOP. TALKING.Children and adults alike will chuckle at this comedic take on bookmaking from acclaimed author-illustrator Ryan T. Higgins.Praise for Mother BruceE. B. White Read-Aloud AwardEzra Jack Keats New Illustrator Honor* "[W]ry text and marvelously detailed pictures juxtapose uproariously. . .Visually beautiful, clever, edgy, and very funny."
--Kirkus, starred review

* "Ryan T. Higgins's illustrations are extraordinary. . . . [A] hilarious, artful picture book with a nod to foodies great and small."
--Shelf Awareness, starred review

Review Quotes

* "[E]ntertainment gold."--Publishers Weekly, starred review

* "Higgins has once again drawn up a winner."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review

* "This hilarious and fun read-aloud will be a hit at storytime."--School Library Journal, starred review

PRAISE FOR MOTHER BRUCE

--E. B. White Read-Aloud Award

PRAISE FOR MOTHER BRUCE

--Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Honor

About the Author

Ryan T. Higgins (ryanthiggins.com) is the author-illustrator of Mother Bruce, which received the E. B. White Read-Aloud Award and the Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Honor, and its sequel, Hotel Bruce. He lives in Southern Maine with his family and a menagerie of animals -- none of which are talking mice, but he does have a very chatty tortoise.