Waiting
Waiting by Kevin Henkes is an illustrated picture book published by HarperCollins on September 1, 2015. This 32-page work invites readers into a world where five toys—a puppy, an owl, a bear, a rabbit, and a pig—are arranged on a child’s windowsill, each waiting for something marvelous to occur. Through simple yet engaging storytelling, Henkes explores the theme of anticipation, capturing the essence of childhood experiences and the beauty of waiting.
In this book, readers will find a delightful exploration of imagination and play as the characters each have their own unique waits: the owl for the moon, the pig for the rain, and the bear for the wind, among others. The narrative reflects on the significance of patience and the joys of friendship, all while highlighting the changing seasons. With its heartfelt illustrations and thoughtful prose, Waiting offers a gentle reminder of the wonders that can arise from simply being present and waiting for life’s surprises.
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Caldecott Honor and Geisel Honor Book
What are you waiting for? An owl, a puppy, a bear, a rabbit, and a pig—all toys arranged on a child’s windowsill—wait for marvelous things to happen in this irresistible picture book by the New York Times–bestselling and Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes.
Five friends sit happily on a windowsill, waiting for something amazing to happen. The owl is waiting for the moon. The pig is waiting for the rain. The bear is waiting for the wind. The puppy is waiting for the snow. And the rabbit is just looking out the window because he likes to wait! What will happen? Will patience win in the end? Or someday will the friends stop waiting and do something unexpected?
Waiting is a big part of childhood—waiting in line, waiting to grow up, waiting for something special to happen—but in this book, a child sets the stage and pulls the strings. Timeless, beautiful, and deeply heartfelt, this picture book about imaginative play, the seasons, friendship, and surprises marks a new pinnacle in Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes’s extraordinary career.
“The short sentences of the text flow with the precision one would expect from a master picture-book creator like Henkes. Little ones, to whom each experience is new, will know what it’s like to dream and wait.”—ALA Booklist
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