About this item
In this funny, rhyming read-aloud for very young readers, a grumpy Mr. Elephant just wants some peace and quiet - that is, until he gets it.Packed with hilarious rhymes, fun-to-shout-out sounds, and the frenetic energy of a happy, busy town, this raucous read-aloud follows an exasperated elephant through the course of his day. From barking dogs to clattering dishes at the coffee shop to a boisterous marching band, the noise is just too much. Mr. Elephant wants nothing more than for his loud town to PLEASE QUIET DOWN!!! But what happens when he ends up getting exactly what he wishes for? Snuck into the fun is an important message about seeing things from the perspective of others. Share this story with anyone who loves to make noise and anyone who loves to hate it!.
About the Author
Alastair Heim is the author of the picture books IF I RAN YOUR SCHOOL BY THE CAT IN THE HAT and IF I HAD YOUR VOTE BY THE CAT IN THE HAT (Random House/Dr. Seuss Beginner Books) , LOVE YOU, TOO (Little Bee Books) , NO TOOTING AT TEA (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt/Clarion) , THE GREAT PUPPY INVASION (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt/Clarion) , HELLO DOOR (Little Bee Books) , QUIET DOWN, LOUD TOWN (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt/Clarion) and SIGN SAYS STOP (Simon & Schuster/Little Simon) . He lives in Kansas City with his awesome wife and three incredible children who inspire him every single day. Alastair is represented by Kelly Sonnack of the Andrea Brown Literary Agency.WEBSITE: www.alastairheim.comTWITTER: www.twitter.com/alastairheimINSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/alastairheim
