Illustrations and easy-to-read text urge the reader to go beyond the noise of the city to listen to a crow's caw, rain dripping onto a sidewalk, and whispered goodnights. Includes notes about listening.

Kiyoshi asks his grandfather, the wise poet Eto, where poems come from, and Eto takes him on a walk through the city to seek an answer.

"Doing the New Year's break, Plum and her friends travel to fancy, fashionable Nakhon Island to stay with Sam and his mother, the powerful Lady Ubon. The New Year always brings food, parties, and the grand old tradition of making a wish. At first, Plum is dazzled by the big city. But under the glittering surface, many secrets lurk. Mysterious tremors that shake the ground are growing worse by the day. Nakhon's troubles give Plum a chance to fulfill...

Mr. Elephant wants nothing more than some peace and quiet--that is, until he gets it.

A young boy, CJ, rides the bus across town with his grandmother and learns to appreciate the beauty in everyday things.

In a wordless picture book, Spot the cat goes out the open window and ventures through the city with Dot the dog, seeking her home.

A country truck feels out of place in the speedy, noisy city until he comes to the rescue during a giant traffic jam.

A boy, a dog, and an old man are lonely before the boy plans a rally, the dog looks for a boy, and all the townspeople run to the old man's aid when lightning strikes his home and something miraculous happens.

"A poetic board book that reminds baby of all the joys of living in a bustling big city." -- Provided by publisher.

"In the middle of the night, a chain reaction of noises wakes the residents of an urban apartment building, and then lulls them back to sleep." -- Provided by publisher.