The Loudness of Sam

The Loudness of Sam (1999) was the second children's book written and illustrated by James Proimos.

Here is a review from Kirkus Reviews, March 19, 1999:
"Proimos (Joe's Wish, 1998), in cartoony pictures, celebrates loud colors, gargantuan mouths, and silly sound effects. Baby Sam has an open mouth the size of an air-raid siren, with a voice to match. His proud parents see only the good side of his noisemaking, and never shush or hush him. When Aunt Tillie (who lives in the big city) invites Sam for a visit, he finds that he loves the variety city life provides, but hates being shushed in libraries, theaters, and restaurants. Luckily Sam's vivacity is catching and both he and Aunt Tillie are soon giggling and chortling out loud. Children will loves this . . ."
Copyright Š1999, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.

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We asked our resident author and illustrator, Brendan Horgan,
to interview the multi-talented Mr. Proimos. Here are the results.

Introduction | Interview