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Henry the Impatient Heron (Arbordale Collection) Paperback – Picture Book, February 8, 2009

by Donna Love (Author), Christina Wald (Illustrator)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 39 ratings
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Henry the Heron couldn’t stand still! He was always moving, and it drove everyone crazy! His brother and sister yelled at him for stepping on their heads, and Mom and Dad could barely get food into his little baby mouth. But herons have to stand still to catch their food, so how would Henry ever be able to eat on his own? In Henry the Impatient Heron, Donna Love takes readers along with Henry as he learns a valuable lesson from the King of Camouflage! Hilarious and lighthearted illustrations by Christina Wald complement the important lesson in the text. It is a meaningful lesson for both herons and kids alike, which teaches the importance of just being still!
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  1. Reading age
    5 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Kindergarten - Preschool
  5. Lexile measure
    AD630L
  6. Dimensions
    8.5 x 0.5 x 10.25 inches
  7. Publisher
    Arbordale Publishing
  8. Publication date
    February 8, 2009
  9. ISBN-10
    1607180359
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1607180357
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Love’s simple text imparts an important lesson, while Wald’s fun, playful, yet realistic illustrations complement the narrative. --School Library Journal

Following the wise heron’s advice, Henry finally learns how to stand still and catch his own food. This book is filled with fun facts about great blue herons. It also teaches kids the importance of being patient and calm. --Your Big Backyard

Donna Love’s story is perfect for any child who is antsy or has difficulty being still, and Christina Wald’s magnificent illustrations manage to portray Henry’s impatience against the serenity of his surroundings. A wonderful read aloud and information book for everyone. --IRA Reading Today

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There is a commotion on the lake: he hops, he squawks, and worst of all, he can't stand still! Will the young heron learn to stand still like his elders?

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Arbordale Publishing; Illustrated edition (February 8, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1607180359
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1607180357
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD630L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - Preschool
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.5 x 10.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 39 ratings

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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Text is unpleasant reading experience
There are too many words and the text layout needs to be fixed on the interior of this book. Many pages have the text in the gutter. The font size can be reduced by at least one point, with slight adjustments made to add a bit more space between the lines of text. The kerning of this font is also a bit tight. I am in love with the work of the illustrator, but the story has too many words and the layout needs small adjustments. I hope the publisher reads this review and fixes these small oversights. Photos provided for comparison with the 'Read a Sample' feature in case this beautifully illustrated book gets an update of its font and text layout.
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SarM
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story!
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2015
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I like how this book uses fiction to drive a point home, yet it includes enough non-fiction to make it easy to talk about exactly why Henry is so impatient. I used this book with students ranging in grades from K-2 to introduce the concept of patience. I worried it might be a little above the K's heads, but it wasn't at all, especially with a little acting out how the fish would be afraid of Henry if he were splashing around as the book describes. Students were easily able to make connections to times they have to be patient, and Henry's difficulties in being still really resonated with some students who identified with an excited, "That's like me!"
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dixielee
5.0 out of 5 stars Wholesome and warm
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2018
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All of Donna Love's book are ideal for kids...and adults. They are well written, tell a warm interesting heartfelt story and manages to sneak in some education! : ) The books are an easy read - for kids and adults, and the illustrations are simply beautiful. There is nothing I would change
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D. Hurst
5.0 out of 5 stars "Egg"scellent book to learn about Great Blue Herons!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2013
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This is a child's book but has information about Great Blue Herons for any age!
The illustrations are wonderful and fairly accurate! This is an interesting bird and you will enjoy reading about Henry!!
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Michael C.
5.0 out of 5 stars Heron
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2019
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Grand daughter loves it
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Mary Weir
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2017
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Good book
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Patricia Torso
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun learning book
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2015
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Beautiful Illustrations
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Anonymous
1.0 out of 5 stars Text is unpleasant reading experience
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2024
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There are too many words and the text layout needs to be fixed on the interior of this book. Many pages have the text in the gutter. The font size can be reduced by at least one point, with slight adjustments made to add a bit more space between the lines of text. The kerning of this font is also a bit tight. I am in love with the work of the illustrator, but the story has too many words and the layout needs small adjustments. I hope the publisher reads this review and fixes these small oversights. Photos provided for comparison with the 'Read a Sample' feature in case this beautifully illustrated book gets an update of its font and text layout.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Text is unpleasant reading experience
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2024
There are too many words and the text layout needs to be fixed on the interior of this book. Many pages have the text in the gutter. The font size can be reduced by at least one point, with slight adjustments made to add a bit more space between the lines of text. The kerning of this font is also a bit tight. I am in love with the work of the illustrator, but the story has too many words and the layout needs small adjustments. I hope the publisher reads this review and fixes these small oversights. Photos provided for comparison with the 'Read a Sample' feature in case this beautifully illustrated book gets an update of its font and text layout.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Stories for Children Magazine 5 Star Review
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2009
REVIEWED BY: Wayne S. Walker, reviewer with Stories for Children Magazine

Have you ever been driving by a wetlands area and seen a heron standing in the water on one foot? Why do they do that? Henry is a young Great Blue Heron who has a problem: he just can't stand still! He tries, but it seems that his legs always twitch and his neck always itches, and he ends up having to scratch himself. When the time comes for Henry to fly away, he tries to catch a fish to eat. He goes after a salamander for a tasty treat, and spies a plump little frog, but he is too impatient and loses them all. Finally, he comes across the Great Blue Heron who is the King of Camouflage. Will he be able to help Henry learn how to stay still and capture some food?

It seems that most children really enjoy learning about nature, especially different kinds of animals. Who would believe that the activities of a Great Blue Heron would be so interesting? In Henry the Impatient Heron, Donna Love gives youngsters an eminently readable story, accompanied by Christina Wald's lifelike and eye-catching illustrations that will acquaint children with all kinds of information about herons. Following the actual text, there are four pages of "For Creative Minds" exercises, including "Great Blue Heron Facts," an explanation of "How Did Henry Hunt?", and a heron life cycle matching activity. Parents and teachers can expand the learning possibilities even farther by accessing information about "Related Websites" and "Teaching Activities" at Sylvan Dell Publishing's website. I found this book to be absolutely fascinating.
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Tony Gutteridge
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 20, 2014
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