Greenwillow Books, 1995-24-05
Weekend with Wendell
Weekend with Wendell
Kevin Henkes, Illustrator
Paperback
SKU:9780688140243
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Poor Sophie. What could be worse than spending the weekend with Wendell? When the children play house, Wendell is the mother, the father, and the five children—Sophie is the dog. The weekend is torture for Sophie—until she turns the tables. An IRA-CBC Children's Choice. Full-color illustrations.
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When Wendell comes to visit, his energy and mischief challenge the quiet life of his cousin, Sophie. This tale of resilience and compromise shows that sometimes, the messiest moments lead to the most meaningful connections. Henkes’ signature warmth and humor make this a delightful exploration of friendship and understanding.
Book Details
Book Details
Readability • 2.9
Age Range • 4-8
Pages • 32
Subjects • Friendship • Play • Mice • Friendship in children
Categories • Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories • Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Emotions & Feelings • Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship • Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Manners & Etiquette • Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, etc. • Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Pigs • Juvenile Fiction | Activity Books | General • Juvenile Fiction | Family | Siblings
Publisher Summary
Publisher Summary
What happens when the bossiest cousin ever comes to visit for the weekend? This classic picture book about sharing and accepting others is a funny and realistic look at handling a friend or family member who isn't so good at sharing.
Wendell was spending the weekend at Sophie's house. Playing house, Wendell was the father, the mother, and the children; Sophie was the dog. Playing bakery, Wendell was the baker; Sophie got to be the sweet roll. But when Wendell gave her a new hairdo with shaving cream, it was the last straw, and Sophie made up a game that left Wendell speechless for a time--and won the day for friendship.
Written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes, the nationally bestselling and celebrated creator of Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, Kitten's First Full Moon, and Chrysanthemum, this classic picture book is "a hilarious read-aloud" (The Bulletin).
Whether shared at home or in the classroom, this picture book for ages 3-7 will make kids laugh in recognition.
