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Why Do You Cry?
2006
First Published
4.00
Average Rating
32
Number of Pages

Crying is just for babies―right? In a starred review, Publishers Weekly said of Kate and M. Sarah Klise's first picture book, Shall I Knit You A Hat? : "The Klises consistently sound notes of tenderness and humor." They continue to do so as Little Rabbit and his mother return in a sweet new story. Little Rabbit is about to turn five, and he decides he's all through with crying. He doesn't want crybabies at his birthday party, so he tells his friends they can come only if they're big, like him, and don't cry anymore. When all of his friends admit to crying sometimes, Little Rabbit is shocked. Does everybody cry? Why? Why Do You Cry? is a 2007 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year. "Author Klise presents young readers with a gentle lesson about growing up. Illustrator Klise fills her bright acrylic illustrations with delightful detail." - Kirkus Reviews

Avg Rating
4.00
Number of Ratings
139
5 STARS
27%
4 STARS
50%
3 STARS
22%
2 STARS
1%
1 STARS
1%
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Author

Kate Klise
Kate Klise
Author · 35 books

Librarian Note: There is more than one author by this name in the Goodreads data base. Catherine "Kate" Klise is an American author of children's literature. Many of her books are illustrated by her sister, M. Sarah Klise. Their popular Regarding series is presented in a scrapbook style format, with letters, journal entries, and related ephemera telling the story. She is also known for her picture books as well as the bestselling 43 Old Cemetery Road series. Kate Klise's first adult novel, In the Bag, was released in 2012.

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