Mr. Noisy always does everything so noisily, even shouting at the top of his voice. He lives on top of a hill and must go to Wobbletown at the bottom of the hill to do errands. He shouts to Mrs. Crumb, the baker, “I’D LIKE A LOAF OF BREAD!” and he shouts to Mr. Bacon, the butcher, “I’D LIKE A PIECE OF MEAT!” Having just about had it with Mr. Noisy’s noisiness, Mrs. Crumb and Mr. Bacon come up with a plan. Next day, when Mr. Noisy goes shopping at both their shops again, Mrs. Crumb and Mr. Bacon just pretend not to hear him. Next day, when Mr. Noisy tries again at both shops, he realises that he has to be quiet if he’s to get what he wants. He also learns not to clump his shoes, not to open and shut doors loudly, and he also learns to whisper.
