When It Is Quiet
As evening settles and the pace of the world gently slows, When It Is Quiet invites readers into the subtle landscape of stillness. Attentive to the shifting light, fading sounds, and widening spaces of calm, the book explores quiet not as emptiness, but as a presence to be noticed and felt.

Through restrained pacing and atmospheric imagery, Aining composes the experience much like a piece of music—guided by rhythm, pause, and tonal sensitivity. The integration of illustration, text, and original music creates an immersive environment that encourages children to listen with care, deepen their perception, and discover reassurance within silence.

Both intimate and sensory, the work reflects Aining’s ongoing exploration of sound and listening as narrative languages in picture books, offering young readers a gentle awareness of rest, emotional security, and inner quiet.

Accompanied by an original musical composition and animation, When It Is Quiet extends beyond the page to create a multisensory passage into calm.

     



















Rights

World rights available .
All rights held by Aining Wen.

Publishers and agents are welcome to inquire for international editions.