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Charlotte and the Quiet Place

by Deborah Sosin
Sara Woolley
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This charming picture book teaches kids ages 2-9 about using emotional regulation tools like mindful breathing to find peace in our noisy, over-stimulating world.

“ . . . fits perfectly with my Zones of Regulation lessons.” —Books that Heal Kids
Charlotte likes quiet. But wherever Charlotte goes, she is surrounded by noise, noise, noise—her yipping dog, Otto; the squeaky, creaky swings; the warbling, wailing sirens. Even in the library, children yammer and yell. Where can Charlotte find a quiet place? Sara Woolley’s magnificent watercolors bring Charlotte’s city to life when Otto leads her on a wild chase through the park. There, Charlotte discovers a quiet place where she never would have imagined!
Sometimes children need a break from our noisy, over-stimulating world. Charlotte and the Quiet Place shows how a child learns and practices mindful breathing on her own and experiences the beauty of silence. All children will relate to the unfolding adventure and message of self-discovery and empowerment. Parents, teachers, and caretakers of highly active or sensitive children will find this story especially useful.
“Wholesome enjoyment for kids and adults alike.” —Sharon Salzberg, author of Real Happiness

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  • Release date

    August 11, 2005

  • Formats

    • Kindle Book

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781941529034

    • PDF ebook

      • ISBN: 9781941529034
      • File size: 14220 KB
    Kindle restrictions

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • Lexile® Measure: 660
    • Text Difficulty: 3

  • Reviews

    • Publisher's Weekly

      June 1, 2015
      Charlotte, a brown-skinned girl with a mop of curly hair, struggles to find peace and quiet living in New York City: “On the sidewalk, the jackhammers blast. On the street, the sirens warble and wail.” After Charlotte chases her dog into the park, the two sit under a tree where Charlotte calms her breathing and her mind, finding a “quiet place inside” she can return to as needed. Woolley uses electric starbursts and lightning bolts to visually punctuate the noises assailing Charlotte—it isn’t subtle, but neither is city life. Readers who feel similarly overwhelmed may take inspiration from the way that Charlotte discovers mindfulness on her own terms. Ages 3–8.

    • School Library Journal

      November 1, 2015

      K-Gr 2-Charlotte lives in a bustling urban neighborhood. Her home, her school, and her street seem to be filled with nothing but noise. Even the places that are supposed to be quiet, like her bedroom, the library, and the park, are loud. One day, her dog breaks free from his leash and Charlotte chases him into a quiet grove. Whenever she needs quiet from that day on, she reminds herself of the calm she found inside herself that day. The mixed-media illustrations add to Charlotte's loud surroundings but overpower the story itself. VERDICT An additional purchase for libraries looking for tales about finding inner peace and well-being.-Brittany Staszak, St. Charles Public Library, IL

      Copyright 2015 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Formats

  • Kindle Book
  • OverDrive Read
  • PDF ebook
Kindle restrictions

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • Lexile® Measure:660
  • Text Difficulty:3

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