The Reader

In this timeless picture book, a new reader trudges through deep snow with a mysterious suitcase in tow. He has something important to share with his faithful companion, who bolts ahead to wait at the top of a tall hill. Our small hero climbs higher and higher, until finally, he is there, too. Then he opens his suitcase - click, click - and soon the only sound in the world is the sound of him reading their very favorite book to the very last page...the very last word. Amy Hest's spare evocative text is a true celebration of new readers and good friends everywhere, while Lauren Castillo's pen and ink and watercolor illustrations, with their bold saturated colors against winter white, perfectly capture the wonder and delight of this magical day.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Two Lions
Published: 10/02/2012
ISBN: 9780761461845
Pages: 32
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 10.10h x 8.20w x 0.60d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 05/15/2012
Kirkus Reviews 09/15/2012
Publishers Weekly 10/01/2012 pg. 94
Booklist 10/15/2012 pg. 53
School Library Journal 12/01/2012 pg. 91
Kirkus Bea Big Book Guide 05/15/2012 pg. 68
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2013 pg. 30 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 153980 / Reader
Reading Level: 2.2 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5