The Reader

In this timeless picture book, a new reader trudges through deep snow with a mysterious suitcase in tow. He has something important to share with his faithful companion, who bolts ahead to wait at the top of a tall hill. Our small hero climbs higher and higher, until finally, he is there, too. Then he opens his suitcaseclick, clickand soon the only sound in the world is the sound of the reader reading their very favorite book to the very last pagethe very last word. Amy Hests spare evocative text is a true celebration of new readers and good friends everywhere, while Lauren Castillos pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations, with their bold saturated colors against winter white, perfectly capture the wonder and delight of this magical day. See more