Too Much Noise by Ann McGovern Pictures by Simms Taback (1983 Large Softcover)

•           Author:                           Ann McGovern Scheiner (née Weinberge 1930 – 2015)

•           Illustrator:                      Simms Taback (1932– 2011)       

•           Publisher:      Scholastic, Inc.     New York,  NY   U.S.A.       1967   

Peter goes off to the village wise man to find out what he could do about his noisy house. It seemed like a simple enough problem at the beginning, but more and more complications set in-in the forms of a donkey, a sheep, and a cow, to name a few…. 

Ann McGovern Scheiner (née Weinberge 1930 – 2015) was an American writer of more than 55 children's books, selling over 30 million copies.  She may be best known for her adaptation of Stone Soup, as well as Too Much Noise, historical and travel non-fiction, and biographies of figures like Harriet Tubman and Deborah Sampson and Eugenie Clark. 

Simms Taback (1932– 2011) was an American writer, graphic artist, and illustrator of more than 35 books. He won the 2000 Caldecott Medal for U.S. picture book illustration, recognizing Joseph Had a Little Overcoat, and was a runner-up in 1998 for There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly.  

Interior is tight, clean and text is unmarked. Prior owner's names inside front cover and on ffep indicate this was once a classroom copy. Considerable wear to spine with tears at ends, stabilized with tape. Still a readable copy.

• Size:  12mo – over  6¾” - 7¾” tall,                                       48pp.   
• Condition:  Acceptable Softcovers.               Often handled copies with wear , spills at edges, repairs and marked with prior owner names (adding no value).

Copyright 1967. This Scholastic edition follows one by Houghton Mifflin Company. ISBN 0-590-02435-3.  No LCCN. Scholastic catalog TJ 1028. Print-line indicates these copies printed in 1980s.

Notes on Condition/Edition ratings:

Fine – means like new, but any book produced over 10 years ago isn't “brand new” or even “new.”  Using the same term as coin collectors, “can’t guarantee it is uncirculated, but it looks very much like it could be.”  Booksellers need similar grading to describe this...

Like New – A new book, no marks no damage (except maybe remainder marks or shelf-wear) except not obtained directly from the publisher or in packaging from the publisher.  Same sort of thing about grading as Fine above except generally used for newer publication dates with title still in print. 

Good – How someone else might take care of a book. Also referred to as “standard.” This is the most likely condition for books of this age & title, shows the book has been read or previously owned.  

 Acceptable – How a young child, student or a librarian might take care of a book. (Either trying to make sure someone doesn't steal it by plastering ownership everywhere, filled it with copious notes or a book that has been damaged.)

Poor – Combination of “acceptable” factors above. Most likely with water damage as well. Might have missing pages (you should ask).  Usually requires repair to be usable. 

Near – Means “almost” in an optimistic sense. e.g., “Near Fine” means very good, but on the high end.

1st Thus – Unique somehow, maybe 1st paperback, new illustrator, misprint or even the 1st edition. A collector might desire this copy for their collection.

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