When We Are Quiet [Board book]

Rooted in the City Silence Project's mission of slowing down the world, turning off our digital devices, and turning on our capacity for stillness, wonder, and creativity, this calming board book is sure to help families re-appreciate the gentle quiet and its soothing benefits.

"Swimming Nakedby Stacy Sims is a gem. It’s funny, intense, sad, thought-provoking. I was hooked on the first page." —Cincinnati Enquirer

"Brutally moving . . . Sims works toward a stunningly beautiful climax while bringing painful pictures into excruciating focus." —Chicago TribuneonSwimming Naked

"An unsentimental, deeply moving testament to the power of love and forgiveness." —The Cleveland Plain-DealeronSwimming Naked

"This book begins to soothe from the start with beautiful, sing-song, words that flow effortlessly into each other. It is a wonderful reminder to slow down, be quiet, and listen to the world around us." —Lola Snyder, Head of Youth Services, Jackson County Public Library, Seymour, IN

"Every page exudes substantial warmth and tenderness, and a closing list of suggestions offers tips for parents hoping to encourage restful bedtime habits like self-soothing and mindful breathing in their own children." —Publishers Weekly

"Stacy Sims has gifted us with a gentle, rhythmic, rhyming lullaby to slow us down, comfort us into tender moments, and remind us to breathe." —Shawn Dougherty, Montessori teacher, yogi, and peace educator

"The perfect story to calm your body and mind, using the power of silence to slow down, be still and appreciate the gentleness of quiet time . . . A restful night is not far away with this sweet book!" —Regina LaCaruba, diapers-and-daydreams.com

"It is a gorgeous new take on a goodnight book that cal0