My Quiet Ship: When They Argue

A sensitive and imaginative story about coping with conflict at home.

Whenever the yelling in his house starts, Quinn runs to a special hiding place. There he becomes captain of the Quiet Ship, where he can get far, far away from the yelling that hurts his ears and makes him feel scared. But one day the Quiet Ship is broken and Quinn needs a new plan, one that requires him to be brave. A thoughtful treatment of a difficult topic, this story is for any child who faces fighting in the home.


About the Author
Sánchez, Sonia: -

Sonia Sánchez is the award-winning illustrator of Evelyn Del Rey is Moving Away and The Wonderful Habits of Rabbits. She lives with her husband, son, and cat in a blue house near the Mediterranean Sea.

Adelman, Hallee: - Hallee Adelman, author of numerous books for children, works to better the lives of children and families through education, story, and film. With a PhD in education, she has taught elementary through university students and was nominated twice for the Disney Teacher of the Year Award, and she also produces documentaries. Hallee lives outside Philadelphia, PA, with her family.