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For an excited, imaginative little girl, an overnight visit with her beloved grandparents, Nanna and Poppy, is filled with delights and enchanted moments. Among them are a bike ride, Poppy's harmonica tune, and games involving the special window in the greenery-filled kitchen. And finally, before bed, some stargazing, as well as goodnights, including one to the tiger in the backyard. With lush, sprightly, colorful mixed-media art, this joyous biracial family dances across the pages. This 2006 Caldecott Medal Winner was written by Norton Juster, author of the timeless classic THE PHANTOM TOLL BOOTH. Also a 2005 Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor book in the Picture Book category, and a 2005 New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book., Looking through the kitchen window, a little girl and her doting grandparents watch stars, play games, and, most importantly, say hello and goodbye.
| Size | | Length: | 32 pages | | Height: | 11.0 in | | Width: | 10.3 in | | Thickness: | 0.5 in | | Weight: | 18.4 oz |
Industry Reviews
"Juster...crafts a cozy portrait...in this endearing book, illustrated in paint box colors by Raschka....."
(02/21/2005)
"Juster adopts the voice of the child, whose present-tense narration is just right, describing pleasures...and perils...with a steady, sweet candor. Raschka's mixed-media illustrations are characteristically loose and energetic...with jewel tones and extravagant swirls."
(03/01/2005)
"There is a delightful dose of preschooler ego...that is perfectly matched by Raschka's chaotically uninhibited paintings, which similarly evoke a kid-centered world."
Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (07/01/2005)
"[An] honest portrayal of a child's perceptions...and emotions...Raschka's swirling lines, swaths, and dabs of fruity colors seem especially vibrant...."
Booklist (03/15/2005)
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