Title: The Hello, Goodbye Window (Caldecott Award Winner)
Author: Norton Juste, Chris Raschka
Illustrator: Chris Raschka
Publisher: Michael di Capua/Hyperion
Year Published: 2005
Format: Hard Cover
Genre: Picture Book (Wordless)
Reading Level: Assisted Reader
Reading Interest Level: Pre-School-Elementary School
Topics: Imagination, Grandparent/ Grandchild relationships
Summary: Throughout this book, an energetic little girl describes her journeys through her “nana” and “poppy’s” kitchen window. This window is the little girl’s magical gateway. The story is told in her voice; her story is both a voyage of discovery and a celebration of the commonplace wonders that define childhood.
Extension Activity: Since this book deals with a magical gateway through a common household window, I would have the kids write a short story explaining how they would escape into their magical world. Whether it be transporting by going under the bed or a variety of other common household places, I would encourage the kids to think outside the box when finding their place of escape.
