This 2006 Caldecott medal winner is written by Norton Juster and illustrated by Chris Raschka. This book tells the lively story of a young girl who visits her grandparents, Poppy and Nanna. They have a special window in their house called the Hello, Goodbye window, where special things happen.
Perhaps more important than the story itself is the powerful imagery captured in the whimsical drawings. The bold colors represent the girl's mood and emotions as she explains why the window is so important to her. The story is very imaginative and I can see why children would enjoy it.
This story was particularly powerful for me because it reminded me of visiting my own Nana, who passed away just 3 years ago. We didn't have a special window, but I will never forget all the wonderful times we shared together.
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