A Cup of Quiet

Ages 3 to 6

From award-winning author Nikki Grimes comes a beautiful picture book about the special bond between a child and grandparent, perfect for fans of Thank You, Omu and Fry Bread.

When loud sounds of a busy day fill the air, Grandma gets thirsty for a cup of quiet.

“That's silly, Grandma,” her granddaughter says. “Quiet can't fit in a cup, and you can't drink it.”

But together, they venture into the garden to collect the gentler sounds of nature in their cup of quiet. The buzz of a bee, the crackling of a dried leaf, the wind through the trees—until raindrops tap dance on the roof. By “refilling their cups” together, they bring joy and peace to their day.

This imaginative and beautifully poetic story reminds readers that slowing down and sitting in the quiet is an essential part of life.

About the Author

Nikki Grimes is a New York Times bestselling author and the recipient of the Virginia Hamilton Lifetime Achievement Award, the ALAN Award, the Children's Literature Legacy Award, the Virginia Hamilton Literary Award, and the NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children. Her works include Ordinary Hazards; Planet Middle School; Bronx Masquerade; Jazmin’s Notebook; Talkin’ About Bessie; Dark Sons; The Road to Paris; Words with Wings; and What Is Goodbye?. She lives in California. www.nikkigrimes.com

Cathy Ann Johnson received her BFA from Columbus College of Arts and Design. Her work has appeared in children’s books, magazines, posters, home décor, gifts and more. She works in Downtown Decatur, Georgia and Rome, Italy. In her spare time, she enjoys roaming Rome, chasing castles in medieval towns and enjoying history and the arts. @cathyannstudio