"Rumble Grumble . . . Hush" by Kate Banks is a beautifully illustrated picture book that captures the essence of a child's journey to sleep. The story follows a little girl as she settles down for the night, encountering various sounds and sensations that stir her imagination and curiosity. From the rumble of thunder to the chirps of crickets, each noise prompts her to explore the wonders and mysteries of nightfall. As she gradually calms her mind and embraces the soothing environment around her, the tale emphasizes themes of comfort, security, and the magic of bedtime rituals. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children in preschool-2nd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 3-7 years.

There are 40 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2018 by Schwartz & Wade Books .

Simone Shin is an editorial and children's book illustrator. She graduated from Boston University and Art Center college of design. Her work can be seen in publications such as the New York Times , Wired and Real Simple Magazine, and she is the illustrator of several (published and upcoming) picture books. She lives and works in her Bay Area-based studio, and teaches at an art school for children. Author Kate Banks and illustrator Georg Hallensleben have collaborated on several books, including And If the Moon Could Talk , winner of the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award, The Cat Who Walked Across France , Baboon , and The Night Worker , winner of the Charlotte Zolotow Award. Banks lives in the South of France with her husband and two sons. Hallensleben lives in Paris.