The Reader (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780761461845)

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 the reader 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.

Author: Amy Hest
ISBN-10: 0761461841
ISBN-13: 9780761461845
Publisher: Two Lions
Language: English
Published: 10/02/2012
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 10.10h x 8.20w x 0.60d

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


Review Citation(s):
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