Wemberly Worried

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.

Wemberly worried about spilling her juice, about shrinking in the bathtub, even about snakes in the radiator. She worried morning, noon, and night. "Worry, worry, worry," her family said. "Too much worry."

And Wemberly worried about one thing most of all: her first day of school. But when it's time to go back to school and she meets a fellow worrywart in her class, Wemberly realizes that school is too much fun to waste time worrying!

This warm and comforting back-to-school favorite is from Kevin Henkes, the nationally bestselling and celebrated creator of Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, Kitten's First Full Moon, and Chrysanthemum.

“This winning heroine speaks to the worrywart in everyone.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Critical Praise

“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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Product Details

ISBN: 9780688170271
ISBN 10: 0688170277
Imprint: Greenwillow Books
On Sale: 07/25/2000
Pages: 32
List Price:23.99 CAD
Ages: 4 to 8
BISAC1 : JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
BISAC2 : JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, etc.
BISAC3 : JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings

Kevin Henkes

Biography

Kevin Henkes has been praised both as a writer and as an illustrator and is the recipient of the Children’s Literature Legacy Award for his lasting contribution to literature for children. 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 Sun Flower Lion, A Parade of Elephants, Chrysanthemum, and the beloved Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in a house in Madison, Wisconsin.