William's Winter Nap

Written by Linda Ashman, Illustrated by Chuck Groenink
Disney-Hyperion, 2017; 978-1484722824

 

Honors & Reviews

•  Bank Street Best Books of the Year

•  A Junior Library Guild Selection

 

“Beautifully paced, rhymed, and cadenced . . . [The] mixed-media artwork creates a strong sense of the setting and the appealing characters.”—★ Starred review, Booklist

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"Ashman’s meticulously crafted rhymes are a delight to read . . . And [Groenink's] forest creatures are as adorable as it gets." —★ Starred review, Publishers Weekly

 

"Charming and joyful, emphasizing compassion, done in 450 words and 23 pieces of art, William’s Winter Nap is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers learning to share."  —NY Journal of Books

 

"[A]n endearing, cuddle-up story at bedtime, especially on a stormy night. An added value to the tale is its emphasis on the benefits of bestowing hospitality to those in need and a generosity of spirit towards new friends."—School Library Journal