Wemberly is a small mouse who worries about everything: the crack in the wall, the stairs, school, and her stuffed rabbit Petal. Her parents tell her not to worry, but she keeps doing so. As the first day of school approaches, her worries grow, and she fears that she will not make friends. On the first day, she meets a classmate named Jewel, who has worries of her own. The two girls become friends and discover that being in a group makes the problems feel smaller. Kevin Henkes uses soft mouse drawings and gentle humor to show a child's anxiety.
It suits young children facing school or other changes, and their parents. It helps start conversations about fear in a kind way.
Practical, inward-looking and clear-cut; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2000
- Language
- EN
