I Go Quiet by David Ouimet was chosen as August's Book of the Month because it is very unique and has a great message for anyone who is quiet, shy, and unsure of themselves. The gloomy, and somewhat bizarre cover illustration caught my interest but the pictures definitely portray the feelings of one who feels introverted and different from their peers.
Summary: Here is the story of an introverted girl, hiding in silence in a world that seems overpowering and hostile. In the power of imagination and the pages of books, she sees possibilities for herself and discovers a place where her words ring loud and true.
Ages: 6 to 10 years
"Yes, sometimes I go quiet. But someday I will make a shimmering noise."
David Ouimet's debut picture book is definitely unique and strikes a different cord from the typical cutesy children's books, rightfully so with such a topic of introversion and the struggle to find one's special path in life.
This book is a must read for any child who is dealing with uneasiness, a missing sense of belonging, and for anyone who is on the spectrum of just being shy to selective mutism to any other similar struggle.
Ouimet's book explains the feelings a young introvert personality goes through and uses dark imagery to get that sense of understanding with his reader. However, he also sends a beautiful message of hope at the end of his book and uses the subject of reading as a gateway to understanding oneself.
