Kevin Henkes wrote and illustrated "Waiting". I highly recommend it: As a story. As a lesson. As a tribute. As a comfort. I've never found anything that so succinctly and so emotionally touched on the experience of waiting - especially shared waiting.
My favorite page says, "Sometimes gifts appeared." I tear up almost every time.
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ReplyDeleteThe characters are so expressive. On the page with the thunderstorm, the bear's face looks just like the intimidation in the eyes of a little boy I know.
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