A grandfather, two grandchildren, and a dog take a walk, noticing everything that is fast and noisy, then what they notice when they are quiet.

A lovely, short read-aloud for storytime, or to ponder over together.

See also: The Quiet Book by Deborah Underwood; Wonder Walkers by Micha Archer ( )

Me: Cute.

The Rabbit: *sleeping*

Guinea Pigs: *eating*

Such helpful reviewers, I know. ( )

gentle story ( )

Everything is in such a hurry, busy as busy can be. The birds are flying so fast, the dragonfly is zooming over the water—even the trees are waving their leaves. So what if we sit here, you next to me…and we can just be?

With a lovely simpleness, this book peeks at the busy world,invites to sit back and take a peaceful rest.

The cover already hints at the atmosphere found in the pages of this calming read. Every moment takes a look at nature—the buzzing bees, playing dog, and zooming dragonflies. The scenes are concentrated and uncomplicated, keeping the attention on each part of nature which is being addressed. Each two-page spread is accompanied by one or two lines of short text. Especially younger listeners can easily follow along and recognize the scenes.

The illustrations are created with watercolors and have a simple, personal touch—a style which won't be appreciated by everyone. But the gentle tones and lines fit nicely to the intended message.

It's a calming read-aloud and invites listeners to take the time to watch nature. The 'busy' moments didn't always carry a sense of hectic, but the last pages hit home. Especially those in search of more mindfulness will enjoy this tale.

I received a complimentary copy and found it calming. So I wanted to leave my honest thoughts. ( )