Wemberly's Ice-Cream Star

by Kevin Henkes, Kevin Henkes (Illustrator)

Overview

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 Corn
• Lilly's Chocolate Heart
• Owen's Marshmallow Chick
• Sheila Rae's Peppermint Stick
• Wemberly's Ice-Cream Star

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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780060504052
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	04/15/2003
Series:	Kevin Henkes's Mouse Books
Edition description:	BOARD
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 6.00(h) x 0.00(d)
Age Range:	3 Months to 4 Years

About the Author

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.

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.

Hometown:

Madison, Wisconsin

Date of Birth:

November 27, 1960

Place of Birth:

Racine, Wisconsin

Education:

University of Wisconsin, Madison

Website:

http://www.kevinhenkes.com

Editorial Reviews

The Barnes & Noble Review
The little mouse from Kevin Henkes's crowd-pleasing Wemberly Worried makes a sweeter-than-cream return in this original board book.

When Wemberly gets an ice-cream star, she's immediately "worried that she might drip on her new dress." Wemberly's even more worried that her doll pal, Petal, won't get any ice cream, so she devises a kindhearted plan that requires a lot of patience: Wait for the ice-cream star to melt and split it. As Wemberly's waiting and waiting, the treat finally becomes "ice-cream star soup," and the two -- ready with their bibs on -- sit down to eat. And of course, "neither of them spilled a drop."

Like all of Henkes’s popular characters -- including Lilly, Chrysanthemum, and Sheila Rae -- generous little Wemberly is simply irresistible. With a story line that really speaks to kids and bright, candy-colored artwork, this book is a sweet treat that can’t be beat! Matt Warner

bn.com

Henkes (Owen's Marshmallow Chick, 2002, etc.) winningly brings another of his characters to the board-book crowd. Worried that she might drip on her new dress and that there might not be enough to share, Wemberly is creative in how she eats her special treat. An ice-cream star on a stick seems like the perfect snack on a hot day, but this little mouse is a bit concerned at first on how to stay clean and how to share her gift with her stuffed bunny friend, Petal. Grabbing "two bowls and two spoons and two napkins," Wemberly patiently and carefully allows the ice-cream star to melt evenly into the two bowls giving her a neat and polite way to share. The friends cozy up to the table to share the ice-cream star soup and Wemberly, ever helpful, assists Petal in finishing her share. Henkes has mastered the art of transferring his mouse children to the simplicity required for a board book, creating new stories around well-loved figures. Pastel-colored pages highlight the simple text while facing pages depict Wemberly in the same soft colors set against an all-white background keeping the page clean and visually right for the audience. A sweet treat worth waiting for. (Board book. 1-3)

Kirkus Reviews