Be Quiet, Mike! 

by Leslie Patricelli

Summary: 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.      

This is an amusing story that will be enjoyed the most by young children. This book is excellent for discussing that everyone has a niche.

Interest Level: ages 2-grade 3

Reading Level: grade 2