Why Do You Cry?: Not a Sob Story

About this book

Crying is just for babiesright? In a starred review Publishers Weekly said of Kate and M. Sarah Klises 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 hes all through with crying. He doesnt want crybabies at his birthday party so he tells his friends they can come only if theyre big like him and dont 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 Childrens 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