Hyperion BE QUIET!

Wanting to star in a beautiful, wordless picture book more than anything, Rupert the mouse describes to his chattering friends the most visually stimulating, stylishly scenic spreads he can imagine. By the creator of Mother Bruce. 75,000 first printing. Rupert the mouse wants to star in an artistic, wordless picturebook, but his animal friends cause problems by talking too much. All Rupert the mouse wants is to star in a beautiful, wordless picturebook. One that's visually stimulating! With scenic pictures! And style! He has plenty of ideas about what makes a great book, but his friends just WON'T. STOP. TALKING. Children and adults alike will chuckle at this comedic take on bookmaking from acclaimed author-illustrator Ryan T. Higgins. Praise for Mother Bruce E. B. White Read-Aloud Award Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Honor * "(W]ry text and marvelously detailed pictures juxtapose uproariously. . .Visually beautiful, clever, edgy, and very funny." -Kirkus, starred review* "Ryan T. Higgins's illustrations are extraordinary. . . . (A] hilarious, artful picture book with a nod to foodies great and small." -Shelf Awareness, starred review Autorid: Ryan T. Higgins