Overview
Mom’s Choice Award Gold Winner 2017
Who is making so much noise and how will Jackson ever get to sleep? Despite some silly, sleepy mistakes, genteel Jackson finds a fun and quiet activity for each of his noisy neighbors. He finally gets a great night’s sleep—and discovers three new friends in the morning. Cozier than a mole in fuzzy pajamas, No More Noisy Nights is an underground, under-the covers read-aloud, perfect for calming bedtime boogety-woogeties.
Reviews
"Flashlight Press pricks up its ears with No More Noisy Nights by Holly L. Niner, illus. by Guy Wolek, in which a mole discovers that his new underground home is inhabited by some spooky and noisy nocturnal creatures." —Publishers Weekly
"What can be better than a not-so-noisy house and new friends? This book is adorable, with cute illustrations and a good message of cooperation." —Sarah Maury Swan, sarahsbookreflections.com
"With pages bursting with beautiful colors and amusing characters . . . . shows children that sometimes things are really not as they seem and that making friends can be easier with a little cooperation and politeness. It’s a perfect and cozy little picture book . . . for bedtime." —Christa McGrath, edwardsbookclub.com
"There is much to enjoy: the silly mistakes Jackson makes from lack of sleep, effective page turns that build suspense, and a predictable story structure. Soft, computer-generated illustrations will engage observant young readers keen to explore Jackson’s new home.” —Kirkus Reviews
"What can be better than a not-so-noisy house and new friends? This book is adorable, with cute illustrations and a positive message of cooperation." —Sarah Maury Swan, sarahsbookreflections.com
"This is a cute story book for kids and it might even teach them a little something about problem solving and dealing with uncomfortable situations." —Leslie, storeybookreviews.com
"Colorful, digital illustrations show a cast of only slightly creepy creatures making this a light, amusing read for monster storytimes." —Jennifer, flyingoffmybookshelf.co.il
"Illustrator Guy Wolek captures the warmth, patience, and overall heart-winning personality of Jackson the mole with perfection. We can all learn a thing or two as we watch Jackson cope with his new noisy neighbors. Its so much easier with kindness." —Darleen Wolfheil, storymonsters.com
Author Biography
Holly L Niner is an award-winning picture book author. Mr. Worry: A Story about OCD received the 2005 IBBY Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities Award, I Can’t Stop: A Story about Tourette Syndrome was the winner of the 2006 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Award and a 2005 Bank Street College of Education Best Book, and The Day I Ran Away was released by Flashlight Press in April 2017. Holly grew up in Newburgh, NY, with her nose in a book and a Boogeyman in the basement. She lives in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Guy Wolek has created art in many forms over his thirty-five year career. These included courtroom sketching, character development for animation and film, portrait and editorial painting for newspapers and magazines (he was a regular artist for The Chicago Tribune), and children's book illustration in the educational and trade markets. In the past 20 years alone, Guy has done over 600 projects.