Lacey Walker, Nonstop Talker

"At school, Fred the mouse constantly mocks Billy the beaver's wardrobe and accomplishments. When Billy comes to realize that Fred's antics cover up his own insecurities, he stands up to an insult and threatens to stop playing with Fred if he persists. Fearing social exclusion due to Billy's popularity, Fred mends his ways and befriends him. Bell's autumnal palette and large cartoon figures make t

"When the main character, Lacey, loses her voice from talking too much she must now play the role of a listener. Through her new role she learns quite a lot."