| Pobble's Way Written by Simon Van Booy (winner of the Frank O'Connor Short Story Award for Love Begins in Winter) Illustrated by Wendy Edelson |
Daddy and Pobble play the 'What Is It?' game as they stroll through the woods behind their
home one evening. Daddy points to a stack of toadstools and Pobble says it's a bunch of
baby umbrellas. Daddy asks about a lily pad and Pobble calls it a butterfly boat. In Pobble's
way of looking at things, a feather is a tickle stick, and she promptly tickles Daddy. In the
excitement that follows, something small and pink and soft as a bunny's chin falls from
Pobble's pocket.
Woodland animals gather around the Something and wonder, "What is it?"
"It's cotton candy," thinks Squirrel.
"It's a mouse-house," says Mouse.
"It's a wing warmer," insists Owl.
"It's a fish coat," announces Duck.
"It's a carrot carrier," decides Bunny.
Only wise Deer can explain what the Something truly is, but then the animals scatter as
Daddy and Pobble come back along the circular path. “What’s THAT, Pobble?!” Daddy
exclaims when he notices the Something.
Pobble's reply makes everyone feel warm and cozy in this snuggly, perfect-for-bedtime story.
home one evening. Daddy points to a stack of toadstools and Pobble says it's a bunch of
baby umbrellas. Daddy asks about a lily pad and Pobble calls it a butterfly boat. In Pobble's
way of looking at things, a feather is a tickle stick, and she promptly tickles Daddy. In the
excitement that follows, something small and pink and soft as a bunny's chin falls from
Pobble's pocket.
Woodland animals gather around the Something and wonder, "What is it?"
"It's cotton candy," thinks Squirrel.
"It's a mouse-house," says Mouse.
"It's a wing warmer," insists Owl.
"It's a fish coat," announces Duck.
"It's a carrot carrier," decides Bunny.
Only wise Deer can explain what the Something truly is, but then the animals scatter as
Daddy and Pobble come back along the circular path. “What’s THAT, Pobble?!” Daddy
exclaims when he notices the Something.
Pobble's reply makes everyone feel warm and cozy in this snuggly, perfect-for-bedtime story.
| Hardcover, 32 full color pages, ages 4-8 September 2010, ISBN 9780979974663 |
| picture books that explore and illuminate |
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ENDORSEMENTS
"With his totally original ear for the English language, Simon Van Booy, in his first children's book, gives a special
style to this tale of a lost mitten." Hilary Knight, illustrator of Kay Thompson's Eloise
"In Pobble's Way, Simon Van Booy has written a tale about a magical walk in the woods that celebrates the
imaginative naming games that kids love. Fathers will particularly enjoy sharing this story with their children."
Kate and Jim McMullan, author and illustrator of I Stink!
"With his totally original ear for the English language, Simon Van Booy, in his first children's book, gives a special
style to this tale of a lost mitten." Hilary Knight, illustrator of Kay Thompson's Eloise
"In Pobble's Way, Simon Van Booy has written a tale about a magical walk in the woods that celebrates the
imaginative naming games that kids love. Fathers will particularly enjoy sharing this story with their children."
Kate and Jim McMullan, author and illustrator of I Stink!