Words vs Wordless

Be Quiet! by Ryan T. Higgins

Why am I even attempting to write about this book? If ever there were a book that should to be read aloud and experienced "live and in person," it is Be Quiet! by Ryan T. Higgins. And yes, the exclamation mark is central to the story.
Rupert has decided to make a wordless book, filled with "artistic" illustrations but absolutely NO WORDS. His friends Nibbs and Thistle are intrigued and want to be a part of the book, promising that they will be very quiet.
Their unceasing chatter fills page after page. Rupert's frustration (and the number of exclamation points) increases. Who knew a wordless book could be so hilarious?

The dialog is presented in speech balloons. Panels filled with corny jokes, expressive characters, and escalating drama can only mean one thing: Readers Theater.  Make some mouse ears.  Better yet, encourage students to make ears that fit the personalities of these three wacky rodents. You can also add some pipe-cleaner spectacles and a hat. Viola!
​Side-splitting entertainment that will leave youngsters begging for repeat performances.

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Here is a quick and easy template that you can use to create mouse ear headbands. Follow the links for directions on how to make your own mouse ears.  
No sewing mouse ears.
​Ears requiring some sewing.