{"product_id":"when-i-want-to-be-silent-hardcover","title":"When I Want to Be Silent - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e★ \"A spare, tender case for what words can't hold; best shared one-on-one and a natural pairing with Peter H. Reynolds's \u003ci\u003eThe Dot\u003c\/i\u003e.\" - School Library Journal (STARRED review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"With a quiet profundity, the creators manage to capture the indescribable.\" - Publishers Weekly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Bracingly short, the book enraptures with its images, even as its simple words allow for complex ideas about language and how we process it.\" - Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis is a beautiful picture book about the power of the unsaid. About the inner world and the richness of what words cannot express.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA perfect harmony of rhythmic prose and detailed illustrations, this black-and-white picture book radiates extraordinary emotional depth. Its main character, a little bear, inhabits a world where words are not always enough. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike a gentle, meditative poem, every page exudes warmth, tenderness, and empathy, capturing the quiet beauty of thought and feeling. At its core lies a book about the limits of language and the power of stillness. It shows readers how being together in silence can be meaningful when words fall short.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally published in Bulgaria, this quiet masterpiece became an international sensation, with rights sold in seven languages before arriving in English. Perfect for fans of Shaun Tan and Peter Reynolds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHighlights: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBuilds Empathy on Every Page\u003c\/b\u003e: Helps children understand that words aren't the only way to connect, allowing them to see the world through a different lens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA \"Read-It-Again\" Favorite\u003c\/b\u003e: Featuring a gentle bear protagonist and rhythmic prose, it's a story that captures the attention of readers of all ages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFor Every Child\u003c\/b\u003e: Gives quiet children permission to embrace their silence while helping extroverts put their empathy to work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Manifesto Against Chaos\u003c\/b\u003e: A unique piece of art and poetry that stands out by being quiet in a world of flashy, colorful titles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Perfect Gift\u003c\/b\u003e: A timeless, black-and-white addition to any child's library.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Global Sensation\u003c\/b\u003e: A best-selling title in 7 European countries, beloved by reviewers, librarians, and parents alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51409404395743,"sku":"9783039641482","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/1B7EW5CYSx9783039641482.webp?v=1789617536","url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/products\/when-i-want-to-be-silent-hardcover","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}