1. Biblography
Juster, Norton. The Hello, Goodbye Window. Ill. by Raschka, Chris. Michael Di Capua Books, 2005. ISBN 0-7868-0914-0.
2. Summary
The Hello, Goodbye Window tells the story of a little girl that visits her Nanna and Poppy's house while centered around the kitchen window. The kitchen window provides a magical opportunity to say hello and goodbye. Told in the little girl's voice, she brings to life the wonderful and vivid experiences she encounters at her grandparents' house.
3. Critical Analysis
Vivid, magical, imaginative and energetic are just a few words to describe this story. Children of all ages can connect to this wonderful book. This story shows the connection between a granddaughter and her grandparents while centered around a magical gateway, the kitchen window. The paintbox illustrations are very colorful. The pictures allows you to use your own imagination and connect it to your life. The colors have been carefully selected to keep the reader engaged. Your imagination can run wild while reading this book because of the vibrant pictures. The illustrations that depicts breakfast being prepared and served includes details like Poppy holding a measuring cup, utensils, flower pots, the table with a warm bowl of oatmeal, allows you to sense the excitement Poppy has about making breakfast and shared moment. This story is a colorful tale of a relationship between grandparents and a grandchild. It is a must read.
4. Review Excerpt(s)
Publisher's Weekly gives this book a starred review. "Raschka warms the pages with glowing yellow, emerald, sapphire and golden brown, and he pictures the garden and trees in emphatic midsummer greens."
Common Sense Media gives this book five stars. "Warm drawings and text make this a must-have book."
5. Connections
Personal Connection
.. and the tears began to roll.. This book is so personal to me. I recently lost my grandmother and how the memories began to cloud my mind. My grandmother and I shared a special bond. I can remember the stories and the songs we shared while she cooked her wonderful meals. Oh, what a sweet aroma. This is why I am especially fond of the part when Poppy is in the kitchen cooking. I can vividly remember where everything was placed including the "glass jars." Raschka does an awesome job of illustrating the girl's feeling of peace and comfort during nap time. Looking at the picture was like looking at myself at grandma's house. Feeling what words can't describe, safety, comfort and above all, love. This book is an awesome family book that shows the genuine love between grandparents and a grandchild.
Other Books illustrated by Chris Raschka
Granny Torrelli Makes Soup
Five for a Little One
Happy to be Nappy
Skin Again
Fishing in the Air
Possible Activities
Spend time with your kids and talk about the illustrations. Have your child select which illustration they liked the best and why.
Read this book to your child if you are leaving them with their grandparents for the first time.
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