Wednesday, February 3, 2016

BOOK NOOK REVIEW: Kevin Henkes

 



Title: Waiting
Author/Illustrator: Kevin Henkes
Publisherr: Green Willow Books
Ages: 4-8

Synopsis:

Look at the owl
and the pig
and the bear
and the puppy
and the rabbit
What do you think they're waiting for?
A visitor?
A surprise?

Why you should read it:

I'm drawn to picture books with simply drawn illustrations showcasing a deeply thought out story line. This masterfully written story by author/illustrator Kevin Henkes reminds me of THE GIVING TREE by Shel Silverstein; one of my favorite picture books of all time.

I can't help but be drawn to the facial expressions of everyone waiting on the window sill for different things. I was even touched by the artwork when I read, "Once a visitor arrived from far away. He stayed for awhile, then he left and never returned."

This beautiful book helps teach patience to those of us destined to have to wait. And for young and old alike, THIS lovely book was definitely worth the wait!


Like-o-meter Rating scale**: 5 out of 5...grab it!


**Rating scale**


 5 out of 5...grab it!

 4 out of 5...think about it.

 3 out of 5...take it or leave it.
 2 out of 5...maybe not for you.

 1 out of 5...forget about it!
 
 
 







Blurb: Addie comes from a long line of readers or "story catchers" as her family likes to call themselves. Every time Addie tries to catch a story on her own the wiggly words play tricks on her. She tries different ways to make those words sit still but it will take a little faith for Addie to become the next STORY CATCHER.



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4 comments:

  1. Haven't read this one yet. Thanks for the reminder!

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    1. I really enjoyed the illustrations in this picture book, Rebecca. Please come back and let me know how you like it...;~)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  2. The cover looks like Winnie the Pooh. :) Sounds like my kind of book!

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    1. Hi Erik! I know what you mean about the cover. I think you would like this book...;~)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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