Henry the Impatient Heron
Thanks to Donna Love's attention to accuracy and details, Henry the Impatient Heron is not only a clever book that provides copious information about herons while simultaneously teaching a life-skills lesson - it is also a beautiful book. Illustrator Christina Wald carefully depicts the wetlands with attention to fish, amphibians, insects, and vegetation on every page. --EpinionsYoung readers are going to enjoy this story because they are likely to understand firsthand the difficulty of staying still. Love's story does a great job of portraying both the negatives and positives of patience. Those lacking the finer patience skills will benefit from seeing how with a little effort we can all learn to be patient and therein tackle even our greatest challenges. --Ready Set Read ReviewsSmall children are wiggle worms as well! They are always on the move, and the word patience has yet to be added to their vocabulary. So they will be able to identify with and be delighted by this wonderful tale. Parents and teachers will also appreciate all the great educational information that is seamlessly interwoven into the captivating story a trademark of all Sylvan Dell titles. --The National Writing for Children Center