Follow two adventurous wolf pups from dawn to dusk as they explore the forest’s many sounds.
Illustrated with soft textures and warm light, this rhythmic story captures both motion and stillness in nature.

Author

Michael J. Rosen

Illustrator

Annie Won

Publisher

Penguin Random House

Format

Picture Book · Hardcover

& Kindle

A Gentle Journey Through the Wild

From morning light to evening glow, this rhythmic story follows two curious wolf pups as they wander through a forest alive with discovery.
I wanted each spread to feel like a breath of the woods—calm, open, and full of wonder.

✦ Inside the Book

Step into the quiet, noisy woods and follow two curious wolf pups on their journey through the rhythms of the wild.
With lively animal sounds and tender, light-filled artwork, this read-aloud invites young readers to listen closely, look gently, and fall in love with nature.

In the Quiet, Noisy Woods

With every step they take,

the pups move through layers of sound: rustling leaves, buzzing insects, chirping birds. As I painted, I focused on balancing movement and pause—inviting young readers to notice the quiet and the noisy side by side.

By the end of their journey,

the pups return to the warmth of their family. I loved illustrating this story with soft textures and gentle light, allowing the forest to shift and glow from dawn to dusk.

In the Quiet, Noisy Woods

✦ Praise & Reviews

"The rhythmic, lyrical text builds cumulatively from page to page. . . .
Lovely realistic paintings in earthy hues of greens, browns, and yellows evoke hectic daytime woodland activity
before eventually settling down to a soothing nighttime conclusion."

— Kirkus

"Highly recommended as a title to introduce children to the wonder of nature, well supported with beautiful illustrations."

— School Library Journal

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