Willa and Wade and the Way-Up-There
- Publisher
- Kids Can Press
- Initial publish date
- Jun 2024
- Category
- Animals, Humorous Stories, General
- Recommended Age
- 5 to 7
- Recommended Grade
- k to 2
- Recommended Reading age
- 5 to 7
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781525308420
- Publish Date
- Jun 2024
- List Price
- $16.99
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Description
Two best friends follow their flights of fancy in this charming early reader graphic novel.
Best friends Willa and Wade really want to fly. Sure, Willa's an ostrich and Wade's a penguin. But there must be something they can think of that will get them off the ground! The two thorough thinkers try different ways - from pirouettes to pogo sticks - to catch some air. But while they do a lot of trying, it doesn't lead to any flying! Will the friends ever find a way to reach their lofty goal?
Judith Henderson's graphic novel series for early readers features two lovable characters with an adventurous spirit and loads of heart. What the pair learn here is that, while ingenuity and effort can sometimes bring great results, having your best friend beside you to enjoy the experience is what really matters. Sara Sarhangpour's expressive illustrations, just a few per spread, supply just the right amount of humor and sweetness. With a lighthearted touch, this book encourages readers to follow their curiosity and try out their ideas, and provides child-friendly explorations of science concepts like forces and motion, properties of air and characteristics of flight.
About the authors
Judith Henderson does a lot of stuff. She is an author, an Emmy Award-winning composer, and wrote the theme song for the PBS show, Arthur. She is a TV producer, and she also illustrates. Judith's three-book series Big Words Small Stories is now airing as an animated series. Her other books include Dee and Apostrofee, AAAlligator! and This Is a Dog Book! Judith has several new books which will be published in 2023 and2024, including Willa and Wade the series and Lion on the Inside. Judith lives in Montreal, Quebec.
Judith Henderson's profile page
Sara Sarhangpour is an illustrator who creates silly and heartwarming drawings and comics. She studied Illustration at Seneca College and lives with her best friend and senior dog, Teddy, in Toronto.
Editorial Reviews
The trope of the unlikely friendship delivered with a traditional feel and a modern message.—Kirkus Reviews (Praise for AAAlligator!)
... a sweet, gentle picture book about friendship and belonging.—Kirkus Reviews (Praise for This Is a Dog Book!)
A fable-like tale full of gentle twists that emphasize questioning assumptions and creative problem solving.—Publishers Weekly (Praise for AAAlligator!)
