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Seeger, Laura Vaccaro

Walter Was Worried

40 pp. | Roaring Brook/Porter | January, 2016 | Trade ISBN 978-1-59643-068-6 $14.99
Reissue (2005)

(2) K-3 The letters in worried make up a worried-looking Walter's facial features. We meet seven other children (a puzzled Priscilla, a shocked Shirley), and each letter/picture/emotion/alliteration double-page spread alternates with a spread showing worsening weather. Seeger's childlike style makes this feat of multitasking look inviting. She demonstrates a graphic concept that children--and teachers--may want to try for themselves.

Reviewer: Lolly Robinson | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2005