The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet!

A unique picture book that reveals the true meaning of freedom and justice

Pura Belpre Honoree Carmen Agra Deedy and Newbery Honor-book author/illustrator Eugene Yelchin have created a powerful tale that celebrates the spirit of freedom.

La Paz is a happy, but noisy village. A little peace and quiet would make it just right. So the villagers elect the bossy Don Pepe as their mayor. Before long, singing of any kind is outlawed. Even the teakettle is afraid to whistle!But there is one noisy rooster who doesn't give two mangos about this mayor's silly rules. Instead, he does what roosters were born to do.He sings: "Kee-kee-ree-KEE!" Carmen Deedy's masterfully crafted allegory and Eugene Yelchin's bright, whimsical mixed-media paintings celebrate the spirit of freedom -- and the courage of those who are born to sing at any cost.

★ Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) Golden Kite Award for Honor
★ National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Charlotte Huck Award
★ Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the Year
★ Publishers Weekly Best Picture Book of the Year
★ School Library Journal Best Picture Book of the Year
★ The Horn Book Magazine Best Picture Book of the Year
★ The Huffington Post Best Picture Book of the Year
★ New York Public Library Best Children's Book of the Year
★ Chicago Public Library Best Children's Book of the Year
★ Evanston Public Library (Illinois) 101 Best Children's Books of the Year
★ Amazon Best Children's Book of the Year