Wemberly Worried
By Kevin Henkes; Kevin Henkes (Illustrator)
(Greenwillow Books, Hardcover, 9780688170271, 32pp.)
Publication Date: August 2000
Other Editions of This Title: Paperback, Hardcover, Library Binding
Categories: School & Education, Social Issues - Emotions & Feelings, Social Issues - New Experience
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Wemberly worried about everything.
Big things.
Little things.
And things in between.
Then it was time for school to start.And Wemberly worried even more.
If you ever worry (or know someone who does), this is the book for you.
Kevin Henkes is the author and illustrator of many books for children of all ages—among them are Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, Chrysanthemum, and Wemberly Worried. He was awarded the Caldecott Medal for Kitten's First Full Moon, a Caldecott Honor for Owen, and a Newbery Honor for Olive's Ocean. He lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin.
“Henkes once again puts his finger on the pulse of young children, combining good storytelling, careful characterization, and wonderfully expressive artwork to create an entertaining and reassuring picture book.”
-School Library Journal (starred review)
“Wemberly shows that being human is cause for celebration, even if you’re a mouse.”
-New York Times Book Review
“This winning heroine speaks to the worrywart in everyone.”
-Publishers Weekly (starred review)
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