Dark skies and lightning storms terrify the watchers, who huddle together fearfully until it is over. Snowfall, spring and fall, changing cloud shapes and blue skies delight the five friends. All they know is what they see from the window. The visitor, a china Indian elephant, falls from the sill and shatters, and the toys are sad that he is gone, but unaware of his fate. HE STAYED A WHILE AND THEN HE LEFT AND NEVER RETURNED. Meanwhile, there is so much to be seen in what lies before them. In a evocative story of the gentle joy of the activities of daily life and the joys of their anticipation, Caldecott author-artist Kevin Henkes gives young readers an appreciation of the possibilities of what lies ahead for them, what the long wait of childhood will yield. The accordion rabbit is just there for the company. A Teddy with his kite waits for a brisk wind, while the puppy on the sled clearly wishes to see some snow. A spotted owl waits for the moon, while a lady pig with a parasol looks for sun. AND THEY WERE WAITING.įive old-fashioned toys are arranged carefully on a windowsill, as if some thoughtful child had placed them there to see the sky outside.
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