Vernon Is on His Way

By Philip C. Stead

Part of the Vernon series

Three friends embark on whimsical adventures, discovering joy in the everyday through waiting, fishing, and gardening.

5.9/7 Bookroo experts·3.7/5 Goodreads · 381 ratings

64 pages· 929 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Vernon, Skunk, and Porcupine revel in the simple pleasures of a perfect day. As they explore the forest, their adventures in waiting, fishing, and gardening unfold with gentle humor and warmth. What treasures will they find, and how will their friendship grow? Each story invites readers to see the beauty in the mundane and the magic in companionship. Join them on a journey where the ordinary becomes extraordinary, and every moment is a chance for discovery.

From the publisher

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.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 64
Words: 929
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: 500L

Themes & topics

Books about gardening Books about fish Books about science and nature Books about friendship Books about frogs and toads

What readers & critics say

Reviews

5.9

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6.0

“This book is made up of short stories. The illustrations are simple and there are pages with no words to allow the reader to imagine their own parts of the story.”

The Notorious RAD

Trusted reviewer

5.8

“This book is so sweet. The illustrations are sweet. The stories are sweet. Everything about it is sweet and gentle and kind of perfect. I love Philip Stead's illustrations and the amazing range of emotion his little animals have. I own this book and love reading it with my kids when we're trying to calm down or just be quiet and soft and snuggly.”

Lauren Hancock

Trusted reviewer

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