Quiet Violet Finds Her Voice by Gabrielle Nidus is a sweet, empowering, book about a quiet young girl who finds her voice by sharing her cooking talents. For many children, speaking up can be very scary. I love how this book provides a beautiful example of how speaking up can have outstanding outcomes!

The book also contains a very useful set of suggestions for teachers and parents on how to empower quiet children. I hope that this wonderful book becomes a staple in libraries, elementary schools, and homes.

Thank you to NetGalley and Free Spirit Publishing for an advanced reader copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Violet is a quiet child. She blends in and doesn’t speak up or get noticed. When mistakes are made during a cooking lesson she finds her loud voice to save the day. I love quiet and shy children. Books like these can be used for them to see themselves and for others to understand not all kids engage in the same way. I did laugh at the elementary school kids having a cooking class because that isn’t something done in my school district. And I wish there was a message about it is okay being quiet and the solution isn’t always you have to speak up like everyone else. But the message is easy to understand and the illustrations are colorful. Excellent for K-3rd. Thank you to NetGalley and Teacher Created Material, Free Spirit Publishing for the temporary ARC and I am leaving a voluntary review. (4.5 Stars)

Violet Blandin speaks softly and blends in, not often seen or heard. When Violet finds her voice in a moment that means something to her, she definitely makes everyone take notice!

Those who are boisterous are usually the ones who are noticed. They are the ones who are called on in class, picked for leadership roles, given projects at work, and seen as being more. The quiet ones are just as capable, but may sometimes either not know how to speak up or are simply content to listen. I like how this book celebrates Violet and her decision making process. I also like the parent/educator notes at the back of the book, with one notable exception. Not all introverts need to find their voice if they choose not to do so. The notes are all about helping your introvert, but introverts do not need to be fixed. They need to be understood.

Quiet Violet Finds Her Voice is a well illustrated children's book with a great message. I can see teachers using this book in the classroom and parents reading it to their child.

Disclaimer: I was given an Advanced Reader's Copy by NetGalley and the publisher. The decision to read and review this book was entirely my own.

Being a quiet child myself, I could relate to this book. I love how it shows Violet speaking up. Also love the information at the end on how to help children who are quiet.

Fantastic story about standing up and going outside your comfort zone. Violet is a quiet child but when a cooking mix up threatens her teammates cookie Violet speaks up.
A fantastic story to teach children about how important communication is. It also builds empathy as children can see Violet’s point of view. This would be an empowering book for any quiet child. The illustrations are bright and show the characters emotions clearly. I highly recommend this book!

Thank you to the author, illustrator, publisher and netgalley for this arc in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts are my own.

This is a super cute story about finding your confidence and wanting to be heard, even when you’re shy. I could totally relate to this story as I was a shy child, but often didn’t want to just blend into the background. I love this story to remind kids that no matter if they are outgoing or shy - they matter! Would definitely read this to my class and also my children.

As an introvert myself, I love seeing the acknowledgement and appreciation for introverts ESPECIALLY when it’s directed towards children, since childhood is such a formative part of every person’s life. I think the authors crafted a creative yet pure way of detailing the experience of an introvert as they navigate through the world of extroverts. I can’t imagine having known about introverts/extroverts as a kid and that it’s okay to be reserved and thoughtful. So I love that this around now for this generation of kids, and I love the addition of the letter and tips for people with introverted children. It was the perfect final touch, and I loved the mention of Quiet by Susan Cain (essential reading about introverts for adults and also one of my favorite books)

What a beautiful story. It tells about Violet, a quiet girl in the class, who always blends in. She loves cooking so much. Cooking in her kitchen is a comforting activity that changes her into a different person. Until one day her class held a cooking activity that led Violet to speak louder and be heard by her friends.

I give this book 4 stars. The art is splendid as well as the lesson that the book conveys. “Be brave as our voice is important"

Thank you to the publisher for giving me a free copy in exchange for an honest review!

Wow this was such a lovely story. I think a lot kids will be represented in a way through this book. The quiet kid that never speaks up is always there in a group. I thought it was so adorable how she was able to show her peers her hobby while at the same time also getting more comfortable around the group. She knew she clearly had a talent there but wasn't sure how to show it to other people since she never spoke up. I think it's beautiful and very educational for all the children around even though she didn't know how to at first. What an amazing little story. Thank you for sharing it with me.

This was a gorgeous book that I would have benefited from reading as a child. So many children are taught, sometimes inadvertently to make themselves quieter and smaller, marketed as “good behavior.” This behavior is praised and the child’s unwillingness to speak up is reinforced. This book teaches the idea that it is okay to speak up. There is no punishment when Violet raises her voice. Many children may be afraid of getting a negative reaction in this situation. This book showed that she spoke up and nothing bad happened. In fact, amazing things happened after she used her voice. The illustrations are bright and beautiful. The print is pleasing to the eye. The characters are very diverse, and the food mentioned is cultural food, much of it is Jewish. The guide on the back of the book with tips for parenting an introverted child and talking to them about the book and their feelings, is great. Some of the language strikes me as a bit odd, such as “her noodles were naughty.” And “her cakes were kooky.” However, this might add a bit of humor to the story. The little lizard-looking creature that appears throughout the pages is a fun touch, and would make a nice re-read in which the child has to find the lizard that’s hidden throughout the story.

I thoroughly enjoyed the illustrations in this book, particularly the diverse representation of children. I appreciate that every child can find relatability in the characters, and it's not done in a token manner; there is a genuine sense of inclusion across the pages. The story revolves around Violet, a shy child with a passion for cooking. Violet is brimming with ideas but struggles to find her voice, even in her cooking class where she has so much to share. Her quiet nature often leads to her being overlooked as others capture attention. However, as the story unfolds, Violet finds a reason to speak up. In the end, Violet remains true to herself, still quiet, but no longer out of fear; she now speaks up when she wants to.

I deeply appreciated the relatability of this story, something both young readers and parents can enjoy together. It feels suitable for very young children as well as older ones. What resonated with me the most was how the story embraced the idea that it's perfectly okay to be shy while also encouraging readers to face their fears. I particularly loved the inclusion of a message to families and caregivers, urging them to value and celebrate the voices of quieter children. Additionally, the message to follow one's passion and empower quiet children to build confidence through pursuing their interests is truly inspiring. This is a wonderful story, and I will certainly be recommending it to every parent I know.

Thank you, NetGalley and the publisher for supplying this book.

I received an advanced copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Young Violet is a shy and quiet girl in a classroom full of noise. She doesn't know how to find her voice amongst the other students. However, her class participates in a cooking show with a famous chef. Everything becomes a mess until Violet can't handle it all and shouts towards her group to stop! Can Violet help her group mates create the perfect recipe or the perfect disaster?
Adorable in so many ways, this simple picture book shares the insecurities of one quiet girl in a room full of noise. Violet has to trust herself to shout to make a difference. And as she finds her voice, Violet begins to feel more comfortable in her body and mind.

As a parent of a shy, quiet child who loves to cook with me, this book was an adorable representation of those silent kiddos that have so much to give. The illustrations were the icing on the cake. What a fun book!

Quiet Violet Finds Her Voice shares an important message to readers that it's okay to be the quiet kid, your thoughts and voice are just as important as others. In this book, Violet finds her voice when a disaster would've occurred in the kitchen if the chef was given a very salty cookie. She wanted to be heard and she made sure that she was!

Not everyone is comfortable speaking out in a crowd, but that does not mean that what they have to say isn't valuable! Because while introverted children like Violet are sometimes so quiet that they go almost entirely unnoticed within their peer groups, sometimes they are the ones with the knowledge needed to save the day...

That is exactly what happens when a chef comes to Violet's school for a cookie baking competition, and even though Violet is the one with the experience of baking cookies, her teammates don't give her the opportunity to participate - until she finally finds her voice just in time to avert a crisis!

This is an excellent book to bring home the message that all children, even - or perhaps specially - the ones who are most shy should be given the opportunity to speak when they want to.

There are also a useful set of notes and suggestions at the back of the book to help others, including parents and teachers, help introverted children to shine in their own ways.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an electronic copy to read in exchange for an honest review.

I love how this book shows that it is okay for children to quiet - but that we still need to listen when they speak. The resources and suggestions at the end of the book are very helpful in providing ways to do this. The story itself is lovely and shows how quiet and confident can go hand-in-hand.

The Quiet Cook saves an illustrious star from a too salty cookie, and Violet finds her voice, which is the most important point in this juvenile book of fiction. The theme of young girls finding and using their voice is a powerful message.

The main character transforms from the quiet kid to finding the right time to speak and be heard, reaffirming that being quiet does not mean there is nothing to say. The letter to families and ideas to help quiet kids find their voice are nice additions to the text at the end of the book.

This colorfully creative text opens the door to better understanding introverted individuals, while allowing readers the chance to celebrate great cooking adventures through teamwork.

A huge thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of Quiet Violet Finds Her Voice by Gabrielle Nidus! This sweet story has all of the perfect ingredients - beautiful illustrations, a lovable and relatable character, and an important message. I can't wait to share Violet's story with my students as an SEL (social emotional learning) read aloud. It will definitely give them the confidence boost to find their own voices