The Quiet Forest - by Charlotte Offsay (Hardcover)

About the Book

When a mischievous mouse's action causes a snowball effect and disrupts the peace of the other animals, it is up to the forest and a bear cub to help restore order and quiet once more.

Book Synopsis

When a small action creates a snowball effect that disrupts the peace of the animals, the forest and a bear cub restore order once more in this delightfully funny picture book.

A mischievous mouse wanders alone in a quiet, nothing-to-do forest. Until one small mishap snowballs into a chain of outrageous events, causing the whole forest full of animals to have a very loud day indeed. Can they find a way to bring calm and quiet back to their home?

Review Quotes

"For audiences that love quiet, and those that loathe it, the joyful resolution following this jolt of antic boisterousness should strike a resounding chord." --Publishers Weekly

"The use of onomatopoeia, alliteration, and repetition makes for a lovely read-aloud experience, and the many humorous details in the art... make rereading a treat. At once fresh and familiar, silly and soothing."--Kirkus Reviews "1/1/2024"

About the Author

Charlotte Offsay is the author of several children's books including The Quiet Forest; A Grandma's Magic; Challah Day!; Eight Sweet Nights, A Festival of Lights; The Big Beach Cleanup; and more. When she is having a particularly loud day, she can always count on her two loving children and husband to bring comfort and quiet back to their home in Los Angeles, California. Learn more at CharlotteOffsay.com.

Abi Cushman is the author-illustrator of Soaked!, Animals Go Vroom!, and Flamingos Are Pretty Funky. She's also the illustrator of The Quiet Forest by Charlotte Offsay. She lives on the Connecticut shoreline with her husband, two kids, a bunny, and quite possibly a bike-riding dolphin. Visit her at AbiCushman.com.