Description The world-renowned picture book creator Kevin Henkes brings us his latest work, Waiting, which earned him the 2016 Caldecott Honor. Published by Biryong-so, this marks Henkes's third Caldecott recognition, following My Sweet Pooh (1994, original title translated) and Kitten's First Full Moon (2005). Waiting also received the 2016 Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor. Named an American Library Association Notable Book of 2016, a New York Times Notable Book of 2015, and one of Amazon's Best Books of 2015 in the picture book category, this beloved title has captured the hearts of critics and readers alike since its release. With lyrical illustrations and a gentle tone, Kevin Henkes tells the story of a group of charming toys waiting for the things they love, helping children easily understand the true meaning of waiting. Waiting beautifully shows that the longer we wait, the greater the joy when our wish finally comes true. This book plants the seed of patient anticipation in children's hearts, while offering busy grown-ups a sense of calm and peace. A Picture Book That Fills You With Quiet Excitement On a white windowsill stand a spotted owl, a little pig with an umbrella, a baby bear holding a kite, a puppy on a sled, and a rabbit with stars on it, all lined up together. These five little toys are each waiting for something. What could these small, adorable toys be waiting for? The spotted owl waits for the moon, the little pig with the umbrella waits for rain, the baby bear with the kite waits for a gentle breeze, and the puppy on the sled waits for a big snowfall. But the rabbit with stars simply loves to wait and watch out the window. Why do the toys wait for the moon, rain, wind, and snow? The spotted owl waits for the moon because it believes exciting things happen at night. The little pig waits for rain so it can enjoy its umbrella. The baby bear waits for wind so it can fly its kite high in the sky, and the puppy waits for snow so it can go sledding fast. The puppy, who waits especially long for the snow to fall in big, fluffy flakes, feels overjoyed the moment its wish finally comes true. In this way, Waiting warmly and calmly conveys the meaning of waiting — that the longer we wait, the greater the happiness when our wish is fulfilled. Children who read this picture book come to understand why it's important to know how to wait, and they feel a sense of anticipation and joy for the exciting things yet to come. The Joy of Waiting Together Each of these distinctive toys knows how to play alone, yet they remain close and caring with one another. Sometimes one of them wanders off, but always returns to its place; on some days, they all fall fast asleep together. The toys imagine the things they love as shapes in the clouds while they wait, and they know how to enjoy nature's wondrous beauty and unfamiliar new sights side by side. When a rainbow of seven colors appears outside the window, or when thunder rumbles and flashes of lightning strike, each toy reacts differently — but they are happier for being together. Watching the frost and icicles form on the window, or fireworks bursting and blooming across the sky, each toy feels something a little different — but they are happier for sharing it together. What's more, the toys warmly welcome new friends without hesitation, including an elephant who visits from far away one day and a spotted cat who suddenly appears. Watching these toys respect one another and get along so warmly, children can naturally learn the values of kindness, affection, and the joy of waiting together. A Picture Book as Comforting as Spring Sunshine Waiting is a magical book that gently and quietly conveys the beauty of nature and of our lives, bringing a deep sense of peace to the reader's heart. Filled with the beautiful scenery of spring, summer, fall, and winter — the moon, rain, wind, snow, and rainbows — this book's tranquil, ever-changing seasonal landscapes and its still, patient toys soothe the heart throughout the reading experience. In particular, this picture book gently embraces even the meaning of birth and death, truths that both children and adults must learn to accept as they are. The toys spend a happy time with the elephant who has traveled from afar, but then the elephant accidentally breaks. The...