Down the Road

Mama and Papa agree that eggs for breakfast would be nice, but they€re too busy to go to the store. So they decide that Hetty is old enough to go by herself. Although she practices walking smoothly up the hill so she won€t break the precious eggs, she can€t help running all the way down. Young readers will hold their breath as Hetty tries her very best to get those eggs home safely. €œThe story is remarkable for its evocative imagery, and the loving interchange between the characters sets a charming tone. The words are perfectly complemented by Lewis€s dazzling, impressionistic watercolors that show the joyous power of love and depict a warmly supportive world in which Hetty ventures forth toward independence. A fine book that speaks straight to the heart.€--Booklist