Caldecott Medal Winner

The Hello, Goodbye Window

by Chris Raschka

Summary

A little girl describes visits to her grandparents' house, where the kitchen window becomes a magic place for waving hello and goodbye and watching the world go by. Raschka's loose, exuberant watercolors splash bright color across the pages in a style that mirrors a child's joyful, unfiltered way of seeing. Written by Norton Juster, the book captures the warmth of an extended family and the small rituals that make a grandparent's home feel safe.

Historical Context & Significance

The book paired illustrator Chris Raschka with Norton Juster, the author best known for The Phantom Tollbooth.