"Sometimes children need a break from our noisy, overstimulating world. Charlotte and the Quiet Place shows how a child learns and practices mindful breathing on her own and experiences the beauty of silence"--Provided by publisher.
"Elements of yoga practice including stretching, posture, and breath work, are introduced through ... artwork and poems..., to help children and their caring adults ready their bodies for a restful sleep"--Amazon.
From the quiet of being the first one awake in the morning to "sweet dreams quiet" when the last light is turned off, simple text explores the many kinds of quiet that can exist during the day.
Houndsley, who loves the quiet snow of winter, and Catina, who despises it, worry that the new snow may cause their evening concert to be canceled, but try to make the best of things anyway.
Set against the backdrop of well-known works by the artist, Mary Cassatt, rhyming text captures the feeling of quiet times, such as a father and son reading side by side, or a mother combing her daughter's hair.
