Waiting — Content Guide for Parents
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Religious themes
PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Caldecott Honor and Geisel Honor Book
What are you waiting for? An owl, a puppy, a bear, a rabbit, and a pig—all toys arranged on a child’s windowsill—wait for marvelous things to happen in this irresistible picture book by the New York Times–bestselling and Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes.
Five friends sit happily on a windowsill, waiting for something amazing to happen. The owl is waiting for the moon. The pig is waiting for the rain. The bear is waiting for the wind. The puppy is waiting for the snow. And the rabbit is just looking out the window because he likes to wait! What will happen? Will patience win in the end? Or someday will the friends stop waiting and do something unexpected?
Waiting is a big part of childhood—waiting in line, waiting to grow up, waiting for something special to happen—but in this book, a child sets the stage and pulls the strings. Timeless, beautiful, and deeply heartfelt, this picture book about imaginative play, the seasons, friendship, and surprises marks a new pinnacle in Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes’s extraordinary career.
“The short sentences of the text flow with the precision one would expect from a master picture-book creator like Henkes. Little ones, to whom each experience is new, will know what it’s like to dream and wait.”—ALA Booklist
Frequently asked questions
Is Waiting appropriate for a 7-year-old?
No violence in the book. The narrative is described as gentle and meditative, focusing on toys waiting peacefully without any violent interactions. No scary content in the book. The story is described as soothing and gentle, with no elements that would frighten children.
Does Waiting have violence?
No violence in the book. The narrative is described as gentle and meditative, focusing on toys waiting peacefully without any violent interactions.
Does Waiting have scary content?
No scary content in the book. The story is described as soothing and gentle, with no elements that would frighten children.
Does Waiting have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The search results do not mention any religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies in 'Waiting'.
Does Waiting have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racial themes in the book narrative. The search results do not indicate any discussions of race or racism in 'Waiting'.
Does Waiting have profanity?
No profanity in the book. The content is suitable for young children, focusing on themes of patience and observation.
Does Waiting have climate change?
No climate themes present in the book. The narrative focuses on the toys' experiences of waiting and observing their environment, without addressing environmental issues.
Does Waiting have sexual identity?
No sexual content in the book. The search results indicate that 'Waiting' is a calm and peaceful story without any references to sexual themes.
Does Waiting have gender roles?
The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It features a group of toys waiting together, but does not promote or challenge traditional or modern gender roles.
Does Waiting have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes present in the book. The search results do not indicate any LGBTQ+ content related to 'Waiting' by Kevin Henkes.
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