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Be quiet, Parrot! follows a chatty bird who, on his very first day at school, learns an unexpected lesson about the power of silence and listening. Through playful classroom adventures and gentle guidance, the story encourages children to balance speaking and listening, promoting mindfulness in social settings.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Jeanne Willis
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