Wemberly's Ice-Cream Star

One hot summer day Wemberly finds that patience--just like a frosty treat--will go a long way.

This sweet and simple board book for the youngest readers features Wemberly, star of the Kevin Henkes classic Wemberly Worried.

"This charming story is perfectly complemented by adorable illustrations rendered in pastel hues against a white background. The text, art, and design are particularly well suited to young children." (School Library Journal)

The charming board books featuring favorite preschool characters from Kevin Henkes are:

Julius's Candy CornLilly's Chocolate HeartOwen's Marshmallow ChickSheila Rae's Peppermint StickWemberly's Ice-Cream Star

All five are also available together in a collection: A Box of Treats.

Author: Kevin Henkes
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Published: 04/15/2003
Pages: 24
Binding Type: Board Book
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 5.90h x 6.00w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780060504052

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 1.3
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 86234 / Wemberly's Ice-Cream Star


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 03/01/2003 pg. 386
PW Notes and Reprints 04/07/2003 pg. 69
School Library Journal 05/01/2003 pg. 120
Booklist 09/15/2003 pg. 245
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2003 pg. 301 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2003 pg. 301 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Publishers Weekly 04/07/2003

About the Author
Henkes, Kevin: -

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 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.