Mike drums on any surface. Sara hums all day. Tom makes all kinds of odd sounds. They drive their families crazy and disturb their classmates. How can their teacher stop that noise? Mike, Sara, and Tom love to make music, but Mr. Patterson knows he can't let them bother the other kids in class. Instead of punishing them, he helps them channel their creative energy in other directions. Phonics is blended with whole language in this book, perfect for children who have mastered the fundamentals of reading and are ready to read at an advanced level.