Waiting
by Kevin Henkes
Picture book · ages 4–8 · grades K–3 · 550L · 2015
Why we'd hand it over
Henkes' masterpiece of restraint — five simple characters, one quiet concept, and the illustrations do almost all the emotional work; it's the rare picture book that teaches without preaching.
What parents said
my baby goes crazy when I say "Click clack mooooooooo!"
I give this one to all new parents!