The Visit by Núria Figueras, illustrated by Anna Font, translated by Lawrence Schimel

• Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
• Publication Date: April 14, 2026
• Reviewed from pdf provided by publisher
• ISBN: 9780802856555

Little Fox’s mother tells her not to open the door for anyone when she leaves, but Little Fox soon hears a knock. It is Silence at the door and Little Fox is curious, so she lets Silence in. Soon Silence fills every corner of the den. Little Fox is worried, but soon comes up with an idea. She and Silence share a snack together and then dance. But Silence says they will have to go away if any music is turned on, so the two dance in the quiet together once Little Fox can hear the beat of her heart. The two take a nap together too. Then Silence heads off and once again Little Fox can hear the sounds of the forest all around her. It turns out that even all alone, you can make a new friend. 

This picture book makes being alone something to relish rather than worry about. Little Fox goes through all sorts of emotions as Silence fills her space, soon though she realizes that things like her heart beat, her thoughts that she can suddenly hear, and the quiet are special too. While the book has Silence as a main character, the illustrations keep Silence ethereal and ever changing. The illustrations are bright and vibrant, showing the fox den as a warm golden space and Silence as a white outline.

Perfect for children learning about meditation or those who may need to be alone for a bit. Appropriate for ages 4-6.