Into the Land of the Loud: Illustrations by Bob Puzauskie

We all know how loud kids can be. And how they never seem to listen -- at least not the first time -- when you tell them to settle down or use their "inside voice." "Into the Land of the Loud" is the story of Ben, a young boy who learns first hand what it means to be too loud when his entire family is magically transformed from normal folks into The Loud Family. Ben finds the noise brought on by this transformation unbearable, even for a kid, and as a result seeks refuge and in the process learns a vital lesson about the blessings of peace and quiet.