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Zusatztext “A cozy, comfortable book that will leave youngsters smiling.” Informationen zum Autor Kevin Henkes has been praised both as a writer and as an illustrator and is the recipient of the Children’s Literature Legacy Award for his lasting contribution to literature for children. He received the Caldecott Medal for Kitten’s First Full Moon ; Caldecott Honors for Waiting and Owen ; two Newbery Honors, one for Olive’s Ocean and one for The Year of Billy Miller ; and Geisel Honors for Waiting and Penny and Her Marble . His other books include The World and Everything in It , A House , A Parade of Elephants , Chrysanthemum , and the beloved Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse . Kevin Henkes lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin. Kevin Henkes has been praised both as a writer and as an illustrator and is the recipient of the Children’s Literature Legacy Award for his lasting contribution to literature for children. He received the Caldecott Medal for Kitten’s First Full Moon ; Caldecott Honors for Waiting and Owen ; two Newbery Honors, one for Olive’s Ocean and one for The Year of Billy Miller ; and Geisel Honors for Waiting and Penny and Her Marble . His other books include The World and Everything in It , A House , A Parade of Elephants , Chrysanthemum , and the beloved Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse . Kevin Henkes lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin. Klappentext Bruce and Betty were going camping. Bailey had to stay home. "You're too little," said his brother. "You can go in a few years," said his sister. But Bailey didn't want to wait. And, with the help of Mama and Papa, Bailey went camping right where he was! Zusammenfassung Going camping sounds great to Bailey. But he's too young to join his Bunny Scout brother and sister—so Mama and Papa show him him to camp right at home. Kids stuck at home for whatever reason will relate to Bailey, and parents will smile at the successful improvised solution created by his loving parents. "You're too little" and "You can go in a few years" are no fun to hear. No wonder Bailey cries "It's not fair!" Good thing Bailey and his parents find a way to make a tough situation fun after all. “A cozy, comfortable book that will leave youngsters smiling.” — Booklist ...
