Sounds in the House Author:Karl Beckstrand, Karl Beckstrand Finally, a book that shows what causes those strange squeaks and bumps that scare young and old on dark nights. Sounds in the House is a funny, tender story that shows the causes of many, sometimes frightening, noises. Author, Karl Beckstrand, says once you know what causes those creaks and cracks, you find there is almost always nothing to f... more »ear. Still, it is fun to see what kinds of things make a dog, or a person, howl -- given the right start. Young children and adults will enjoy identifying with the characters depicted by illustrator, Channing Jones. The lovable puppy, who is at first unnerved when he hears strange things, comes to find he is indeed safe and loved. The characters have their own opinions on what causes those noises. "I was outside, practicing my percussion," said the moth. "It wasn't me!" said the mouse. "I don't even play the piano!" said the cat. Soft bound, 24 pages, 7"x9", ages 2-7, JUV019000« less