Owl takes drastic measures to have a good night's sleep.

Having decided not to go to bed because his home is too noisy, Nicholas flies his spaceship to the Moon, where he enjoys a snack, takes a moonwalk, and enjoys the quiet--until he realizes what he is missing at home.

A loudly snoring mouse disturbs the residents of a quiet country house.

Monkey Mike is reprimanded for making noise when he taps pencils and clangs trash cans until he sees a drum set in the music store and puts his hands-on talents to work in a most impressive way.

Loud, scary noises frighten a child until quiet and calmness return.

A bear invites all of the animals to follow him through the trees, on tiptoe, to see a special surprise.

Boo, the youngest ghost in his family, is excited on his first night of haunting but soon tires and, upon returning home, falls asleep to the familiar groaning, creaking, and rattling of his house.

Lily's family and friends often complain that she is too loud, but that loudness makes her a hit in the school play.

While his five friends feel brave enough to handle the strange noises in the woods, Clancy the turtle stays safe at home.

Rhyming text reveals many sounds heard on the night of Jesus' birth, such as the flapping of Joseph's sandals as he walks into Bethlehem, the lowing of a cow in the stable, and the flutter of angels' wings as they proclaim the news.