Parents looking for a good bedtime story will enjoy Deborah Underwood's latest picture book. The Quiet Book takes the reader through an entire day to discover a variety of "quiet times" that all children experience: the stillness of early morning, contained energy while the baby sleeps, the sullen silence of guilt discovered. Adults and children alike will recognize their own experiences on each page and will appreciate the Renata Liwska's simple illustrations.

Jennifer Minicus is a teacher currently living in Ridgewood, NJ.