This subtle, modern multicultural tale is a must have. Yelchins saturated, folksy, mixed-media paintings are the perfect partner, fleshing out the characterizations and offering visual humor. Review Quotes Praise for The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet!: *Deedys original tale about standing up to oppression couldnt be more timely. He sings: Kee-kee-ree-KEE! Carmen Deedys masterfully crafted allegory and Eugene Yelchins bright, whimsical mixed-media paintings celebrate the spirit of freedom - and the courage of those who are born to sing at any cost. Instead, he does what roosters were born to do. Even the teakettle is afraid to whistle! But there is one noisy rooster who doesnt give two mangos about this mayors silly rules. Before long, singing of any kind is outlawed. So the villagers elect the bossy Don Pepe as their mayor. A little peace and quiet would make it just right. From the Back Cover La Paz is a happy, but noisy village. Instead, he does what roosters were born to do.He sings: Kee-kee-ree-KEE! Carmen Deedys masterfully crafted allegory and Eugene Yelchins bright, whimsical mixed-media paintings celebrate the spirit of freedom - and the courage of those who are born to sing at any cost. Even the teakettle is afraid to whistle!But there is one noisy rooster who doesnt give two mangos about this mayors silly rules.

About the Book The mayor of the noisy city of La Paz institutes new laws forbidding all singing, but a brave little rooster decides he must sing, despite the progressively severe punishments he receives for continuing to crow- Book Synopsis Pura Belpre Honoree Carmen Agra Deedy and Newbery Honor-book author/illustrator Eugene Yelchin have created a powerful tale that celebrates the spirit of freedom.

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