Everybody in the Red Brick Building

In the spirit of "The House That Jack Built" and "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom," Anne Wynter and Caldecott Honoree Oge Mora present a new, urban take on bedtime stories in "The Noises."

Format: Hardback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 03 February 2022
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

In the heart of bustling cities, a new genre of bedtime stories emerges, blending the whimsical charm of The House That Jack Built and the infectious energy of Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. This captivating tale is brought to life by debut author Anne Wynter and Caldecott Honoree Oge Mora, who have crafted a delightful and imaginative narrative that will transport readers into a world of dreams and imagination.

The red brick building stood tall, its windows reflecting the last rays of the setting sun. Inside, the inhabitants were fast asleep, their dreams taking them to far-off lands and distant times. But as the night grew deeper, a series of unexpected noises began to stir the silence.

First, a gentle rapping at the door. Then, a series of pitter-patter footsteps, as if someone was running across the floor. And finally, a loud STOMP that echoed through the halls. Startled, the children and the cat in the building woke up, their eyes wide with fear.

But it was too late to go back to sleep. The disturbances had already set in motion a chain reaction of sounds that would keep them awake for the rest of the night.

The children tried to ignore the noises, closing their eyes and trying to drift back to sleep. But the pitter-patter footsteps continued, growing louder and more persistent. The cat, too, was restless, his fur standing on end as he tried to find a safe place to hide.

As the night wore on, the sounds grew more complex and strange. There was a soft pssheew, like a breeze passing through the windows. Then, a series of creaks and groans, as if the building itself was coming alive. And finally, a chorus of laughter and singing, as if a group of children were playing in the courtyard below.

Despite the strange and unsettling noises, the children and the cat refused to be scared. They huddled together, sharing stories and laughter, and eventually fell asleep, their dreams filled with the magic of the night.

In the morning, when the sun rose, the red brick building was once again quiet. The children and the cat emerged from their bedrooms, their eyes bright with wonder. They had experienced a night of adventure and imagination, and they knew that they would never forget the sounds that had woken them up.

From that day on, the children in the building began to look forward to the night, knowing that it was a time when anything was possible. They would listen for the strange and unexpected noises, and they would let their imaginations run wild, knowing that they were safe and secure in the embrace of their red brick home.

In the heart of bustling cities, a new genre of bedtime stories emerges, blending the whimsical charm of The House That Jack Built and the infectious energy of Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. This captivating tale is brought to life by debut author Anne Wynter and Caldecott Honoree Oge Mora, who have crafted a delightful and imaginative narrative that will transport readers into a world of dreams and imagination.

The red brick building stood tall, its windows reflecting the last rays of the setting sun. Inside, the inhabitants were fast asleep, their dreams taking them to far-off lands and distant times. But as the night grew deeper, a series of unexpected noises began to stir the silence.

First, a gentle rapping at the door. Then, a series of pitter-patter footsteps, as if someone was running across the floor. And finally, a loud STOMP that echoed through the halls. Startled, the children and the cat in the building woke up, their eyes wide with fear.

But it was too late to go back to sleep. The disturbances had already set in motion a chain reaction of sounds that would keep them awake for the rest of the night.

The children tried to ignore the noises, closing their eyes and trying to drift back to sleep. But the pitter-patter footsteps continued, growing louder and more persistent. The cat, too, was restless, his fur standing on end as he tried to find a safe place to hide.

As the night wore on, the sounds grew more complex and strange. There was a soft pssheew, like a breeze passing through the windows. Then, a series of creaks and groans, as if the building itself was coming alive. And finally, a chorus of laughter and singing, as if a group of children were playing in the courtyard below.

Despite the strange and unsettling noises, the children and the cat refused to be scared. They huddled together, sharing stories and laughter, and eventually fell asleep, their dreams filled with the magic of the night.

In the morning, when the sun rose, the red brick building was once again quiet. The children and the cat emerged from their bedrooms, their eyes bright with wonder. They had experienced a night of adventure and imagination, and they knew that they would never forget the sounds that had woken them up.

From that day on, the children in the building began to look forward to the night, knowing that it was a time when anything was possible. They would listen for the strange and unexpected noises, and they would let their imaginations run wild, knowing that they were safe and secure in the embrace of their red brick home.

Weight: 470g
Dimension: 238 x 287 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780062865762