Book details
Too Much Noise (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition)
Description
In 'Too Much Noise,' Peter is an old man who lives in a house that he finds too noisy. The creaking bed, the clucking chickens, the mooing cow, and other noisy animals around his house make it hard for him to sleep. Seeking a solution, Peter goes to the wise man of the village for advice. The wise man suggests a rather unconventional approach by telling Peter to bring more animals into his house. As Peter follows the advice, bringing in animals like a sheep, a dog, and others, the noise level increases rather than decreases. Eventually, the wise man advises Peter to remove all the animals. When Peter does so, he finds that the house is much quieter than before, even with the original noises he once found bothersome. The story teaches a lesson about perspective and appreciating the relative tranquility of one's initial situation.
Age
2-7
Text complexity
emerging
Why to read
- Designed for young readers, this book uses repetitive and rhythmic language that can help children improve their reading fluency and comprehension. The repetition also makes it a fun and engaging read-aloud experience.
- Too Much Noise is a retelling of a traditional Jewish folktale. Reading this book provides an opportunity for children to gain exposure to storytelling from different cultures and can serve as a starting point for discussions about folklore and history.
- The book encourages children to think critically and creatively when faced with a challenge. As the main character seeks advice and tries various strategies to reduce the noise in his house, young readers are inspired to consider multiple approaches to problem-solving in their own lives.
- Too Much Noise is an excellent story that helps children understand the importance of perspective. Through the protagonist's journey, readers learn that sometimes what seems to be a problem can be viewed in a different light, leading to unexpected solutions.