Wemberly Worried by Kevin Henkes (Author and Illustrator)

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.

About the Author/Illustrator:
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; Newbery Honors for Olive's Ocean and The Year of Billy Miller; and Geisel Honors for Waiting and Penny and Her Marble. His other books include Is It Spring?, The World and Everything in It, A House, A Parade of Elephants, Chrysanthemum, and the beloved Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin.

The reviews are in!

"This winning heroine speaks to the worrywart in everyone." --Publishers Weekly (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)

"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)

ISBN: 9780061857768
ISBN-10: 0061857769
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Publication Date: April 27, 2010
Pages: 32
Language: English
Format: Paperback

Recommended Reading Level
Ages 4 to 8