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The Loudest House

4.8 · 29 reviews
Mom holds the newborn baby in the hallway while Dad shushes and their son looks on
A boy drops his striped sock puppet, Mister Sock, as the baby's cry shakes the house
Dad sings loudly with his arms wide while the boy covers his ears in the living room
Mom, Dad and the dog sit on the sofa, worn out and out of ideas
The boy sings to the baby in the crib with Mister Sock while Mom, Dad, the dog and the cat watch
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A new baby comes home and the quiet house is never quiet again. Mom, Dad and even the dog try everything to settle the newcomer, until the new big brother or big sister sings a silly sock puppet song that nobody else knows the words to.

"My son read it to his baby sister twice, then made up his own song. The sock puppet is now a family member."

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The story

Before, the house was quiet. Your child had a sock puppet called Mister Sock, and Mister Sock had a song that made no sense at all. Nobody else knew the words. Then the baby came home, everyone whispered, and the house stayed quiet for one whole minute.

Then: WAAAAH. Mom rocks the baby. Dad sings, and Dad cannot sing. The dog howls along to help. The cat leaves through the window. The pictures go crooked and the lamp starts to buzz, until Mom, Dad and the dog all sit down with no idea what to do next. That is when your child picks Mister Sock up off the floor, walks over to the crib and sings the silly song. The house goes quiet, and the baby looks straight at their big brother or big sister. "Do it again," whispers Mom.

What It Gives a New Big Brother or Big Sister

A funny book about a very loud new baby, where the oldest child is the one who saves the day.

  • A job only they can do

    Everyone else tries and fails. The song only works because it's theirs.

  • Permission for chaos

    The house is loud, the grown-ups are tired, and that's allowed.

  • Something to laugh at

    A dad who can't sing, a dog who helps too much and a cat who leaves.

  • The first look

    The house goes quiet and the baby looks right at them.

Questions About The Loudest House

Can I order The Loudest House before the baby is born?

Yes. The baby is illustrated as a newborn wrapped in a blanket rather than drawn from a photo, so you only need photos of your older child, Mom and Dad. That makes it easy to have ready for the day the baby comes home.

Does it work for a big sister as well as a big brother?

Yes. The text never calls the hero "he" or "she", it uses their name, so it reads naturally either way, and the illustrations are drawn from your child's own photo.

Is there a version for older children?

Yes. Choose the older age range when you create the book and every page gets a longer, funnier text with the same illustrations. The younger version keeps the sentences short for the smallest listeners.

How is The Loudest House personalized?

You upload a photo of each character and type in their name. The story is already written, so your child's name goes into the text and every illustration is drawn from your photos, keeping them recognizable from the first page to the last. Before anything is printed you get the full editor: change any word, regenerate any illustration you are not happy with, and write your own dedication.

How much does it cost, and how long does delivery take?

$34.99 for the 26-page premium hardcover, plus shipping at checkout: $8.24 to the United States or $6.65 to Australia. Each book is printed to order once you approve it and arrives in 7 to 11 business days.

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