About the book
A lost classic from the illustrator of The Story of Ferdinand and Mr. Popper’s Penguins.
CLANG! THUMP! WHOOSH! BANG! The big city is a noisy place.
But the little woman doesn’t mind, the big city is her home. Then one day she is given a wonderful gift, a “pleasant, peaceful farm” in the country. The farm is nearly perfect—only with all the quiet, the little woman can’t relax.
So she buys a cow, she buys a dog, a cat and a duck, a rooster, a pig. Now the farm is noisy indeed. Still, something’s missing. She decides to return to the city for that one special thing she knows will make her farm feel just like home. And by the end of her tale the little woman is happy to find that even though she has no rest, she has peace of mind.
Published only seven years after The Story of Ferdinand, The Little Woman Wanted Noise shows Robert Lawson at the peak of his talent and contains some of the most stunning and innovative black-and-white drawings in all of American picture-book history. They are the joyous accompaniment to Val Teal’s story, which reminds us that a life without a little chaos is no life at all.
Editions of The Little Woman Wanted Noise
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781590177112
Read an Excerpt
A lost classic from the illustrator of The Story of Ferdinand and Mr. Popper’s Penguins.
CLANG! THUMP! WHOOSH! BANG! The big city is a noisy place.
But the little woman doesn’t mind, the big city is her home. Then one day she is given a wonderful gift, a “pleasant, peaceful farm” in the country. The farm is nearly perfect—only with all the quiet, the little woman can’t relax.
So she buys a cow, she buys a dog, a cat and a duck, a rooster, a pig. Now the farm is noisy indeed. Still, something’s missing. She decides to return to the city for that one special thing she knows will make her farm feel just like home. And by the end of her tale the little woman is happy to find that even though she has no rest, she has peace of mind.
Published only seven years after The Story of Ferdinand, The Little Woman Wanted Noise shows Robert Lawson at the peak of his talent and contains some of the most stunning and innovative black-and-white drawings in all of American picture-book history. They are the joyous accompaniment to Val Teal’s story, which reminds us that a life without a little chaos is no life at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Little Woman Wanted Noise about?
A lost classic from the illustrator of The Story of Ferdinand and Mr. Popper’s Penguins.
CLANG! THUMP! WHOOSH! BANG! The big city is a noisy place.
But the little woman doesn’t mind, the big city is her home. Then one day she is given a wonderful gift, a “pleasant, peaceful farm” in the country. The farm is nearly perfect—only with all the quiet, the little woman can’t relax.
So she buys a cow, she buys a dog, a cat and a duck, a rooster, a pig. Now the farm is noisy indeed. Still, something’s missing. She decides to return to the city for that one special thing she knows will make her farm feel just like home. And by the end of her tale the little woman is happy to find that even though she has no rest, she has peace of mind.
Published only seven years after The Story of Ferdinand, The Little Woman Wanted Noise shows Robert Lawson at the peak of his talent and contains some of the most stunning and innovative black-and-white drawings in all of American picture-book history. They are the joyous accompaniment to Val Teal’s story, which reminds us that a life without a little chaos is no life at all.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Little Woman Wanted Noise?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction
Where can I read a sample of The Little Woman Wanted Noise?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781590177112
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Little Woman Wanted Noise?
Val Teal
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Little Woman Wanted Noise is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781590177112)
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