Quiet Is Strength

A comforting ode to the gentle potency of quiet, this lyrical picture book will captivate introverts and nature lovers alike.

Quiet is strength. It’s as strong as a monarch in migration. As important as a whisper and a promise. As deep as a listener, still . . . and sincere.

This evocative text combines with warmly glowing images of people enjoying a day at the park, spending peaceful moments together and alone, experiencing the nourishment of quiet. It’s a reminder that you don’t have to be loud to make a positive impact on others, and that when you are still, you’re more able to experience the magnificence of the world around you.

Quiet is powerful like you.“The sentiments are heartfelt. Lovely, soft illustrations. ”—Kirkus


“Hess reassures readers that there is value in hush and tranquility...reminding readers that quiet has a power and strength all its own. ”—Publishers WeeklyMary Rand Hess is a poet, playwright, screenwriter, mixed-media artist, and the New York Times bestselling author of Solo and Swing, cowritten with Kwame Alexander. She lives in the Los Angeles area with her husband and two sons and loves to wander in nature and compose on the piano in her spare time.

Dow Phumiruk is a retired pediatrician who now works as a children’s book author and illustrator. Her numerous picture books include the award-winning Counting on Katherine by Helaine Becker and Maya Lin by Jean Walker-Harvey. She was born in Bangkok, Thailand, and now lives in Colorado with her husband and three daughters.