The Hello Goodbye Window

Juster, N. (2005). The hello goodbye window. New York, NY: Di Capua Books.

     Norton Justin, author, wrote a touching story about a bond between a gradchild and the grandparents. One special window at her grandparent's house allows this little girl to experience a magical place. Everything she sees or does comes through this window. What special and magical journey will she go on as she visits the window at her grandma and Poppy's house? The illustrator uses impressionistic art to draw the reader's attention. For instance, the house is made to come alive through the use of the white space. The use of the watercolors, oils and pastels allow the reader to embark on the magical journey with the little girl at her granparents house.
    This is a touching story that truly shows the special bond between a child and granparent. The story would be good for use of predictions and sequencing. This book would invite students to explore them and they could also write a personal narrative about a special memory they have with a loved one. This is a beneficial book for all classrooms.

Big question/idea: The true meaning of love, personal narratives