"In a society like today's, saturated with noise and noise pollution, the demand for moments of silence and solitude is increasingly necessary." —Jury of the Compostela Award
"Pensive…thoughtful." —Booklist
"Affecting....A subtle counterpoint to noise and excess that makes the absence of sound a companion worth knowing." —Kirkus Reviews
"May inspire young listeners and adult readers alike to listen to their thoughts and remember the value and joy that can be found in the quiet." —Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (Starred Review)
When her mother leaves the den, Little Fox expects to spend the next few hours by herself. But then she hears a knock at the door—she has a visitor.
At first, Little Fox is scared: Silence is so big and strange. Then they share a snack. Silence helps her hear her heartbeat, even her own thoughts. Maybe time spent with Silence isn’t so bad after all. Maybe Silence can be her friend.
