The Hello, Goodbye Window facts for kids
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| Author | Norton Juster |
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| Illustrator | Chris Raschka |
| Country | United States |
| Genre | Children's picture book |
| Publisher | Michael Di Capua Books |
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Publication date
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2005 |
| Media type | Paperback and hardcover |
| Pages | 32 |
| ISBN | 0-7868-0914-0 |
| OCLC | 59280738 |
| [E] 22 | |
| LC Class | PZ7.J98 He 2005 |
The Hello, Goodbye Window is a fun children's picture book. It was written by Norton Juster and drawn by Chris Raschka. The book came out in 2005. It tells the sweet story of a little girl who loves visiting her grandparents. Chris Raschka won a special award, the 2006 Caldecott Medal, for his amazing pictures in the book.
What is The Hello, Goodbye Window About?
This story is told by the little girl herself. She shares what it's like to visit her grandparents, Nanna and Poppy. Their big house is right in the middle of town. The book feels like you are right there with her.
The drawings by Chris Raschka are very lively and full of energy. They don't make the pages feel too busy. The simple lines and bright colors look a bit like a child's own drawings. But they are made by a very skilled artist.
The Story: A Special Window
The main character, a little girl, loves going to her grandparents' house. For her, the kitchen window is a very special place. It's like a magical doorway where important things happen. The story shows her special bond with Nanna and Poppy. This bond often happens around the window.
She tells us how the window is perfect for playing peek-a-boo with Nanna. She can look into the kitchen from the porch. At night, the window even turns into a mirror! She talks about all the fun things she does with her grandparents. She also mentions things she's told to stay away from.
She helps Nanna in the garden. She also listens to Poppy play "Oh! Susanna" on his harmonica. Even though it's the only song he knows, she loves it. When her parents come to pick her up, she feels both happy and a little sad. But she understands that "it just happens that way sometimes."
