The Louds Move In!

by Carolyn Crimi

Things have always been quiet on Earmuffle Avenue until the Loud family--who do everything they do very LOUDLY--moves in, but when the Louds disappear one day, the neighborhood suddenly seems too quiet.

Genres: Picture Books, Family, Childrens, Fiction, Humor

Hardcover

First published March 15, 2006

About the author

Carolyn Crimi, AKA the Pirate Queen, is the author of numerous books for young readers, including BORIS AND BELLA, illustrated by Gris Grimly. Of HENRY AND THE BUCCANEER BUNNIES, she says, "While I don't have long floppy ears or a pro-nounced overbite, Henry and I are kindred spirits, who love books and carrots!"

Reviews

[Paula · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great book to teach children about being loud and stepping out of your comfort zone. My first graders loved it.

[Viviane Elbee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Funny book. It's probably slightly longer than more recent picture books, but the silliness works.

The kids guessed the ending.

[Kari · Rating 5 out of 5]

This hilarious story is about a very expressive family, the Loud's, that moves into a very quiet neighborhood. The Loud's are not afraid of stating what they think and this causes them to clash with their silent neighbors. The story uses tons of funny and witty dialog with lots of descriptive language to really show the personalities of each character. I would definitely use this book to teach about developing characters in a fun way. I would also probably read it aloud to engage students with the cool pictures and get them involved in the story during "louder" parts. The writing is very well thought out in the story which can be used to show strong text. For example, "Mrs. Smith ate her quiet meal of mashed potatoes," makes sense in the context of the story.

[babyhippoface · Rating 2 out of 5]

The quiet residents of peaceful Earmuffle Avenue are disturbed when the aptly-named Loud family moves in, bringing plenty of thump-thumpity-thumps, clank-clankity-clanks, and bang-bangity-bangs to the neighborhood. Although there is nothing outstanding to set this title apart, there is enough humor and noisiness in the story and cartoon acrylics to keep kids entertained--especially the ending’s belch from the whole bunch. While it could aid in introducing onomatopoeia, this is only a secondary purchase.

[Matthew · Rating 5 out of 5]

My three-year-old loved this book. I cannot pinpoint which part (besides being loud) that he really got into it but he kept requesting this book while we had it on loan from the library. This book had a good flow from the start until the end with character growth and a moral I could agree with: connecting as a community brings along understanding and love.

I enjoyed the characters as well as the continuous theme with the Louds. I enjoyed reading this book as much as Samuel did.

[Shuntia Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a hilarious story about when the Louds move into a quiet neighborhood. When the quiet neighbors finally get used to the family, they are away on vacation. This books will show students that being different isn't always a bad thing!

[Kelly Triplett · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun book with fun, noisy sounds. Could be used to teach lessons of acceptance and patience. Children are sure to smile as they listen to or read this story and imagine these crazy characters, known as "the Louds".

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

the party scene is great. ha ha ha cha cha cha la la la. The made up names of the characters are funny. But who counts their new pin cushions ( or other collectible item- that's crazy!)? I liked how the author pulled in the noises throughout the book. great participation.

[Tricia · Rating 3 out of 5]

neighbors don't like the loud family until they go on vacation and the place gets too quiet. cute story.

[Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is my favorite children's book of the week. I checked it out from the library specifically for my 5-year-old middle son, who is the loudest child I've ever met! We are enjoying it!

[Molly · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fun read, that would be great for storytime- with tons of repeatable sounds for the kids to make!

[Mona Garg · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book to my 5 yr old last night and we both LOVED it. She enjoyed it so much she made me read it 3 times in a row!

[Amy Pardee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Humorous tale about a loud family moving into a quiet neighborhood. Picture Book

[Katey · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a fun book that teaches us to have fun and that its ok to be loud.

[Horace Mann Family Reading Challenge · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked when they went on the trip and were all friends. E.R.

[Paula · Rating 3 out of 5]

When the Loud family moves into the neighborhood alongside Mr. Pitterpatter, Miss Shushermush, and Miss Meekerton, things begin to change.

[Jenny · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think I might have cried laughing at this one the first time I read it?

[Ryan · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's a great way to talk about new neighbors moving in, but the book has no staying power.

[Andrea · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute children's story...this might be my family...well, not me of course!!!

[Zonia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun book to read when studying senses (hearing).