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Picture Books

Daniel and His Walking Stick

by Wendy McCormick
illustrated by Constance R. Bergum

Jesse’s grandfathers have both passed away, but she’ll never forget the magical summer she spends walking in the country with Daniel―her third grandfather.

Jesse knows her two grandfathers only through the stories her parents share. One died before she was born; the other lived long enough to visit her when she was a baby.

When Jesse and her parents spend two weeks in the country, she is drawn to Daniel, an old man who carries a walking stick. Together, Jesse and Daniel hike through the woods, cross streams, and ascend hills. When Jesse returns to the city with her parents, she has her own walking stick and vivid stories and sweet memories of the summer she spent with her third grandfather.

In soothing, lyrical language, Wendy McCormick offers young readers a satisfying, evocative story that pays tribute to the power of stories to create bonds of enduring love that transcend familial ties. Illustrator Constance R. Bergum’s soft, delicate watercolors capture the gentle tone of the story and bring the endearing characters to life.

This book is out of print

Hardcover: $15.95
ISBN: 978-1-56145-330-6
Total Pages: 32
Size: 11 x 8 1/2
Language: English

Accelerated Reader
AR Quiz#: 85030
AR Reading Level: 3
AR Points: 0.5

F&P (Fountas & Pinnell)
F&P Level: L
F&P Grade: 2

Reviews

“This sweet, gentle book tells the story of how a young girl gains a grandfather… Written from a child’s point of view, the narrative is believably tender and explores the special bond between the two. Bergum’s transparent watercolor paintings are soft and colorful, and vividly portray the nature scenes.” —School Library Journal

Meet the Author

Wendy McCormick is the author of several children’s books, including Daniel and His Walking Stick and The Night You Were Born. She received a degree in secondary education from the University of Wisconsin and currently works at the University of Minnesota. She lives in Minnesota.

Meet the Illustrator

Constance R. Bergum has illustrated several children’s books. She holds an MFA in illustration from Marywood University and lives in Montana.

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Picture Books

The Night You Were Born

by Wendy McCormick
illustrated by Sophy Williams

A warm, reassuring story that sensitively addresses an older sibling’s feelings on the night when a baby is being born

Young Jamie has the difficult but important job of waiting at home while his sister is being born at the hospital. He waits and snuggles close to his Aunt Isabel as she joyfully recounts to Jamie what she did while she was waiting for Jamie to be born.

Author Wendy McCormick’s gentle, lyrical tone is colorfully rendered in Sophy Williams’s subtle, soft pastel illustrations.

This book is out of print

Format: Hardcover
Price: $15.95
ISBN: 978-1-56145-225-5
Publication Date: 6/1/2000
Page Count: 32
Size: 9-1/2 ̎ x 10-1/2 ̎
Age Range: 3 – 7
Language: English

AR Level: 3.1
F&P: L, Gr 2, Genre RF
Themes: Babies, Family, Memories, Siblings

Reviews

“Williams’ realistic pastel pictures are beautifully rendered with soft edges and brilliant, intense hues. Many spreads have a warm, light-filled quality that visually conveys a theme expressed by Aunt Isabel when she tells Jamie, ‘We have to light the way for the new baby.’ Jamie’s anxieties and insecurities will have special meaning to children who are older siblings, but the story-within-a-story depicts a universal experience that all children can relate to.” ―Booklist

“The pastel illustrations are alive and satisfying. The density of color and richness of line complement the text. There is great movement and energy in the seaside scenes while the predominance of orange and red in the home environment creates a sense of warmth and safety. Both the art and text attain moments of poetic truth. A satisfying perspective on the anxious excitement generated while waiting for the birth of a child.” ―School Library Journal

“Altogether comforting, this picture book is a strong choice for sharing with any child whose family is expecting a new addition.” ―Publishers Weekly

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Meet the Author

Wendy McCormick is the author of several children’s books, including Daniel and His Walking Stick and The Night You Were Born. She received a degree in secondary education from the University of Wisconsin and currently works at the University of Minnesota. She lives in Minnesota.

Meet the Illustrator

Sophy Williams is a highly acclaimed illustrator whose picture books for children include The Night You Were Born and When Grandma Came, which was shortlisted for the Mother Goose Award in 1990. Williams lives in England.

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