Finding Things

Written by Kevin Henkes · Illustrated by Laura Dronzek

Discover unexpected treasures and connections on a simple walk, where luck and friendship await.

3.4 Goodreads · 342 ratings

32 pages· 160 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· ~240L

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Bookroo's summary

Embark on a journey of discovery with a child who finds a ball on a walk, sparking a world of possibilities. As they explore, each step reveals new wonders and perhaps even a friend. This picture book invites young readers to see the beauty in everyday moments, encouraging creativity and connection. With vivid illustrations and a gentle narrative, it’s a delightful read-aloud that fosters visual literacy and emotional growth. What hidden joys will you uncover in the world around you?

From the publisher

From bestselling and award-winning husband-and-wife team Kevin Henkes and Laura Dronzek, Finding Things is a child-centered, cozy, and conceptually rich picture book that explores storytelling, connections, luck, nature, and responsibility. For readers of Antoinette Portis, Marla Frazee, and Laura Vaccaro Seeger.If you were on a walk and found a ball, you could take it home and play with it. You are likely to find many other wonderful things as you explore the world–maybe even a new friend–and that makes you very lucky.Award-winning creators Kevin Henkes and Laura Dronzek’s collaborations are always exceptional; full of vivid and deceptively simple observations of the world around us. Finding Things features a succinct text and exquisite, emotionally rich illustrations, and it encourages readers to be creative and to find purpose and connections in what surrounds them. A terrific read-aloud to treasure and share, as well as a great title for visual literacy and emerging readers, Finding Things is also a wonderful choice for social and emotional learning.

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