Waiting

"Kevin Henkes is an amazing author — from picture books to young adult novels, his range of skill is without match — so it’s no surprise that his latest picture book, Waiting, is so terrific. In it, a collection of toys sits in a windowsill, each of them waiting for something. There isn’t a child in the picture, so the reader plays that role. Henkes creates a dance of words and pictures — subtle, simple and clever — that rewards the careful observer. Waiting is perfect for night after night after night of reading and rereading. (For ages 4 to 8)"