Noisy Nora

Rosemary Wells's classic picture book, Noisy Nora, tells the story of a middle mouse child who feels overlooked by her parents, who are preoccupied with her older sister and baby brother. Nora's escalating attempts to gain attention through noise, from banging windows to flying a kite down the stairs, eventually lead her to declare she's leaving home. This brief 'disappearance' prompts her family to realize how much they miss her and to give her the attention she craves. It's a gentle yet powerful story about sibling dynamics, feeling left out, and the importance of family connection, perfect for sparking conversations about big feelings and attention within a family.

Feeling neglected, Nora makes more and more noise to attract her parents' attention.