Vernon Is On His Way: Small Stories

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Today is a very nice day. There has never been a day so nice as this, except for maybe yesterday. Join Vernon and his friends Skunk and Porcupine on a series of three enchanting adventures entitled Waiting, Fishing, and Gardening, as they comb the forest floor for trinkets and go fishing in their own unconventional way. Award-winning author Philip Stead's calming text and playful, sincere illustrations will charm and entertain many times over.

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*"The slow pace, the moments of silence, and the quiet white space in Stead's spreads are an antidote to frenetic busyness. For Vernon, what matters most is kindness, cherishing one's friends, and noticing what other people miss."--Publishers Weekly, starred review

*"Those able to slow their pace sufficiently to experience the compassionate Vernon and his kind-hearted friends will be amply rewarded."--Booklist, starred review

"Working, resting, seeking out things Bird loved, and thoughtful friends are factors in his renewal. Cleverly bringing the narrative full circle, Stead has crafted a caring community where sadness is mitigated by quiet kindnesses and an unhurried joy in nature--a fruitful model."--Kirkus

Author Bio

Philip C. Stead is the author of the 2011 Caldecott Medal book, A Sick Day for Amos McGee, which was illustrated by his wife, Erin E. Stead. He is the creator of such widely acclaimed books as A Home for Bird; Hello, My Name Is Ruby; and Sebastian and the Balloon among others. Philip lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan.