Quiet as Mud
by Jane Yolen
Illustrated By Nicole Wong
Quiet as Mud, by Jane Yolen
Illustrated by Nicole Wong
What would you hear from a girl so silent, quiet, and shy? Will it be the imagination as she dives into the stars and space? Or will it be the soulful meditation where she quietly experiences the beautiful world around her?
The book Quiet as Mud is an ode to a quiet girl and to all the shy people who have taught us to look at the world in a different way. It shows its readers that it’s perfectly normal to be an introvert and find solitude and peace in the things that you enjoy the most. The book comes with this knowledge, especially in times when most introverts sometimes feel their shyness might get in the way of their success.
The book Quiet as Mud introduces the playful yet calm world of a girl who speaks in whispers but is so quiet, she can hear her heartbeat.
In this big, loud world as everyone seems caught up in mundane tasks, this young girl loves to be grasped in her dream place. She has profound listening skills that let her look at the little things that others might miss. She listens to the sounds of nature; she is creative as she ponders and puts down her thoughts in words.
The book depicts the beauty of a quiet soul. It shows how much we can discover when we quietly explore the world around us.
The mesmerizing illustrations capture the essence of the book, as the readers, along with the girl, immerse themselves in the beauty of the surrounding world. It shows the contemplative personality of a young girl who enjoys being herself and with herself.
The book uses metaphors and alliterations to delve into the perception of how other people see the girl. This book is great to read in schools and libraries, and the soothing imagery will make the readers read it over and over again. Inspired by a quote from Margaret Wise Brown, this yet another book by by Magination Press and the American Psychological Association, will fascinate its readers.
