Hush Now, Banshee!: A Not-So-Quiet Counting Book

2019 Moonbeam Award Winner

Created by identical twin brothers (Kyle is the author and Derek is the illustrator), Hush Now, Banshee! is part of the Hazy Dell Press Monster Series of board books

With lovely rhymes and detailed illustrations, the quirky and hilarious Hush Now, Banshee! reinvigorates the counting book genre

Set in a fantastical version of the Irish landscape, Hush Now, Banshee! is an unconventional counting book that helps young children learn to count while also exploring the virtues of quiet time

With an irresistible rhyming cadence that propels the reader (or listener) through a cast of ever-increasing creatures (including smelly hobgoblins, fairy warriors and meditating druids) this beautifully illustrated board book is a fun and exciting way to learn about numbers, counting and the pleasures of quiet-time activities

Appeals to children and parents alike with a scenario that both sides can identify with: a young person's struggle to adjust their mood and energy levels to the moods of those around them

The catchy rhymes, careful repetition and the main character's exuberance make this book a riot to read out loud

Far beyond a simple counting book, Hush Now, Banshee! features a cavalcade of interesting creatures and a satisfying story arch that pays off with a fun conclusion

By the author and illustrator team who created Monster ABC, Goodnight Krampus, Get Dressed Sasquatch!, and Don't Eat Me, Chupacabra! / ¡No Me Comas, Chupacabra!

Hefty, durable weight

Kyle Sullivan is a writer based in Portland, Oregon. His titles for children include Monster ABC, Goodnight Krampus, Get Dressed, Sasquatch! and Hush Now, Banshee!


Derek Sullivan is a Seattle-based illustrator. He has illustrated many books for children including Party Croc for Albert Whitman & Company, and Monster ABC, Goodnight Krampus, Get Dressed, Sasquatch! and Hush Now, Banshee! for Hazy Dell Press.