Laura Vaccaro Seeger

  (Look Inside)

WALTER WAS WORRIED

(A Neal Porter Book/Roaring Brook Press/September 2005)

(from inside flap)

With the originality and verve that marked THE HIDDEN ALPHABET and LEMONS ARE NOT RED, Laura Vaccaro Seeger once again creates a distinctive book for young children.

On the first page the reader is greeted by the title sequence.  Opposite the text is a portrait of a very worried Walter.  But wait!  The very letters that spell worried form his facial features as well as his expression!  Gradually a simple story unfolds as other characters are introduced, and the sky grows dark, the fog rolls in, lightning strikes, and thunder shakes the trees…

 

ALA Notable Book (American Library Association), 2006

A Child Magazine Best Book of 2005

A CCBC Choices Best Book of 2005

A 2006 IRA Children’s Choice Best Book

 

-School Library Journal

“… Inventive… There is surprising depth in this wonderful collaboration of art and story…”

 

-recommended/Children’s Literature

“… Another extraordinary alphabet-based book from Laura Vaccaro Seeger… WALTER WAS WORRIED has it all: alliteration, story line, vivid paintings, and the most unique use of alphabet letters…”

 

-Kirkus Reviews

“… Moods can change as quickly as the weather, and this innovative concept book cleverly illustrates the range and volatility of both… Lovely muted paintings… Opportunities for read-aloud abound here…”