Picture Book 26: The Hello, Goodbye Window

Author: Norton Juster

Illustrator: Chris Raschka

Genre: Picture Book

Subgenre: realistic fiction

Themes: family and love, imagination, feelings

Characters:

~Primary: little girl

~Secondary: Nanna, Poppy, Mom, Dad

Awards:

~Caldecott Honor Book

~ALA Notable Children’s Book for Younger Readers Award

Date of Publication: 2005

Publication Company: Michael DiCapua

Summary: There is something magical about the window in Nanna and Poppy's kitchen.  Everything happens there.  That is where the little girl gets to spend time with her grandparents.  Experience the magic of every day with her. 

Recommendation: The Hello, Goodbye Window is a great book for exploring the idea of family.  Grandparents are an important part of many children's lives, and this is a good book to introduce that topic in class.