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An owl, puppy, bear, bunny, and pig wait for marvelous things to happen.
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Waiting further cements Henkes s place alongside picture book legends like Margaret Wise Brown, Crockett Johnson, and Ruth Krauss, through his lyrical text, uncluttered yet wondrously expressive illustrations, and utmost respect for the emotional life of young children. --School Library Journal (starred review)"
The story is all about quietly filling in the gaps...the protagonists contentment with just waiting is contagious. Waiting as a joyful activity in itself is almost never celebrated; this Zen-like meditation might win some converts. --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"
Quiet yet evocative, this is a lovely melding of artwork, design, and text... Little ones, to whom each experience is new, will know what it s like to dream and wait. --Booklist (starred review)"
Henkes provides no deep meanings and sends no messages; he s just showing what waiting can be like. Perhaps listeners will find a model for making long waits seem less tiresome: be still and notice the world around you. --Horn Book (starred review)"
Kevin Henkes, who both illustrates and writes with a gentle and elegant style, creates an appealing cast of toys to get at the concept of waiting-a tough one to convey to a child. Calming in a way that emphasizes the theme of patience. --New York Times Book Review, Editor's Choice"
In his illustrations, Mr. Henkes uses soft nursery shades of pink, greenish-blue and chocolate brown on a creamy background to convey a feeling of such safety and contentment as to beguile even the most irritable adult tooth-gnasher. --Wall Street Journal"
With economy, humor and warmth, Waiting quietly bridges reality and imagination, indoors and out, constancy and change, now and what comes next. --San Francisco Chronicle"
Kevin Henkes is the stealthiest master of kids lit around. --Boston Globe"
Waiting is a microcosm: five sentient toys on a windowsill. The picture book is visual elegant and nostalgic The design, illustrations, and text of Waiting are exquisitely choreographed, each decision made with great care. They are waiting, just waiting. And something s bound to happen. --Shelf Awareness"
Henkes understands the frustration young children feel in having to be patient. The gentle pacing of the story and generously spacious, light-filled illustrations convey a sense of calm anticipation. There s plenty of room here for a parent and child to talk about the wonders that the window offers. --Washington Post"
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The story is all about quietly filling in the gaps...the protagonists contentment with just waiting is contagious. Waiting as a joyful activity in itself is almost never celebrated; this Zen-like meditation might win some converts. --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"
Quiet yet evocative, this is a lovely melding of artwork, design, and text... Little ones, to whom each experience is new, will know what it s like to dream and wait. --Booklist (starred review)"
Henkes provides no deep meanings and sends no messages; he s just showing what waiting can be like. Perhaps listeners will find a model for making long waits seem less tiresome: be still and notice the world around you. --Horn Book (starred review)"
Kevin Henkes, who both illustrates and writes with a gentle and elegant style, creates an appealing cast of toys to get at the concept of waiting-a tough one to convey to a child. Calming in a way that emphasizes the theme of patience. --New York Times Book Review, Editor's Choice"
In his illustrations, Mr. Henkes uses soft nursery shades of pink, greenish-blue and chocolate brown on a creamy background to convey a feeling of such safety and contentment as to beguile even the most irritable adult tooth-gnasher. --Wall Street Journal"
With economy, humor and warmth, Waiting quietly bridges reality and imagination, indoors and out, constancy and change, now and what comes next. --San Francisco Chronicle"
Kevin Henkes is the stealthiest master of kids lit around. --Boston Globe"
Waiting is a microcosm: five sentient toys on a windowsill. The picture book is visual elegant and nostalgic The design, illustrations, and text of Waiting are exquisitely choreographed, each decision made with great care. They are waiting, just waiting. And something s bound to happen. --Shelf Awareness"
Henkes understands the frustration young children feel in having to be patient. The gentle pacing of the story and generously spacious, light-filled illustrations convey a sense of calm anticipation. There s plenty of room here for a parent and child to talk about the wonders that the window offers. --Washington Post"
Kevin Henkes has been praised both as a writer and as an illustrator. He received the Caldecott Medal for Kitten's First Full Moon; Caldecott Honors for Waiting and Owen; two Newbery Honors--one for Olive's Ocean and one for The Year of Billy Miller--and Geisel Honors for Waiting and Penny and Her Marble. His other books include Egg, Old Bear, A Good Day, Chrysanthemum, and the beloved Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin. www.kevinhenkes.com
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- PublisherGreenwillow Books
- Publication date2015
- ISBN 10 0062435043
- ISBN 13 9780062435040
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages32
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. Henkes, Kevin (illustrator). 1st Edition. 1st edition/1st printing. Signed by Kevin Henkes on the title page. Although this is a new copy, the covers are a bit smudged along the crease line. Signed by Author/IIlustrator. Seller Inventory # 010088
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