Seven bears sneak out of bed, through the window, and across the dark countryside to investigate the source of a noise.

Unable to be quiet since he was born, Holler Loudly only gets louder as he grows up which gets him in trouble at school, the library, and the movie theater, but when a tornado threatens the state fair, Holler's voice may save the day.

Relates three silly ducks' rather impolite visit to their Auntie Goose's house, introducing simple action and noise words.

A loudly snoring mouse disturbs the residents of a quiet country house.

The mayor visits Ms. Reade's school library, and when he decides it is too noisy, he turns off the computers and dvd players, locks up all the books, and sends the students and teachers away, but soon realizes that a library is no good if it is not being used.

Different dogs make a variety of doggy sounds and the reader is encouraged to join inches.

From the blare of an alarm clock in the morning to snores and crickets in the evening, simple text explores the many loud noises one might hear during the course of a day.

Jack's family is so noisy that no one ever hears what he says, but when he goes up the mountain with only his friend Chester, he learns how to make himself heard.

"The mayor of the noisy city of La Paz institutes new laws forbidding all singing, but a brave little rooster decides he must sing, despite the progressively severe punishments he receives for continuing to crow. The silenced populace, invigorated by the rooster's bravery, ousts the tyrannical mayor and returns their city to its free and clamorous state"--

When the children's librarian gives Lucy a book that helps her quiet her noisy brothers, Lucy learns the power of a story. Includes activities and tips for helping a child become a better reader.