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A Weekend with Wendell (Mouse Books)
by
Kevin Henkes
Wendell was spending the weekend at Sophie's house. Playing house, Wendell was the mother, the father, and the children; Sophie was the dog. Playing bakery, Wendell was the baker; Sophie got to be the sweet roll. Wendell shone his flashlight in Sophie's eyes when she tried to sleep. But when he gave her a new hairdo with shaving cream, it was the last straw, and Sophie mad...more
Paperback, 32 pages
Published
May 24th 1995
by Greenwillow Books
(first published 1986)
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Wendell is very outgoing and has a dominating personality while Sophie is a very quiet mouse. When he goes to stay with Sophie’s family for the weekend, the two don’t get a long right away. Wendell wants to choose all the games, make all the rules, and be the best characters, so naturally Sophie doesn’t have much fun. Sophie’s parents start to get annoyed by Wendell as well because he doesn’t eat his vegetables, melts crayons on the porch, and finger paints their table coth with peanut butter an...more
Not my favorite "mouse" book. My nieces adore it, but the storyline seems a bit odd to me.
Wendell comes to visit, and he's a major brat. Okay. Sophie clearly knew this before he came over, why didn't her parents?
The resolution in the book seems a bit forced, that's what it is. Wendell is worse than a brat, he's a bully - he causes trouble and leaves notes saying that Sophie did it, he leaves a note of himself as a monster attacking Sophie before bed (so you can't say that he's just misunderstood...more
Wendell comes to visit, and he's a major brat. Okay. Sophie clearly knew this before he came over, why didn't her parents?
The resolution in the book seems a bit forced, that's what it is. Wendell is worse than a brat, he's a bully - he causes trouble and leaves notes saying that Sophie did it, he leaves a note of himself as a monster attacking Sophie before bed (so you can't say that he's just misunderstood...more
It's a good book. Wendell spends the weekend at Sophie's house because his parents were going out of town to visit some relatives. He's a handful and really gets on Sophie's nerves. She keeps asking her mother and father when he is leaving. They always say soon. When Wendell gives Sophie a hairdo with shaving cream, she asked him if he wanted to play firefighter. He said "Yes." Sophie made the rules. She was the firefighter and he was the burning building. At the end, they share the hose and don...more
Jan 24, 2013
Brenda
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3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Discussions about bullies
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picture-books
Wendell's parents go away for the weekend and he comes to sleep over at Sophie's house. You can see that Sophie is not really happy about the idea, with good reason. Wendell is bossy and causes trouble. Sophie appears to try and ignore his behavior and only questions quietly about when he is going home. I guess my problem with the book is not so much in Sophie eventually standing up for herself and turning the hose on Wendell, it's that they seem to become friends at the end. I just don't see th...more
We read Wemberly Worried this morning and enjoyed it a lot, but this one wasn't quite as good. While this one was also a great selection for W week, I didn't like the story as much. Wendell was too unlikeable. I was happy when Sophie gets him with the hose, but didn't feel that way for long when he cried. The ending reminded me a lot of a Jessie Bear book where his cousin comes to visit; both end with the kids being friends and not wanting the guess to leave. I will say that Henkes understands k...more
Sophie does not enjoy energetic assertive Wendell's weekend visit until the very end, when she learns to assert herself and finds out Wendell can be fun to play with after all.
Very cute. Sophie and Wendell mice. The pictures are very nice detailed colored pen drawings. Excellent book for the shyer student who might feel that the more boisterous students pass them by. It could be used to start a class discussion about ways to play/work with others, especially if you have students who take control...more
Very cute. Sophie and Wendell mice. The pictures are very nice detailed colored pen drawings. Excellent book for the shyer student who might feel that the more boisterous students pass them by. It could be used to start a class discussion about ways to play/work with others, especially if you have students who take control...more
Wendell spends the weekend at Sophie's house because his parents are out of town. Wendell is bossy. When he and Sophie play hospital, he is "the doctor, the nurse and the patient" while poor Sophie is stuck being the desk clerk. Finally, Sophie gives Wendell a taste of his own medicine. While the grown ups are glad to see Wendell head home, Sophie and Wendell have established a sweet friendship.
A fun and sweet story for younger students. While there is not a strong curriculum connection, this i...more
A fun and sweet story for younger students. While there is not a strong curriculum connection, this i...more
Author-illustrator Kevin Henkes uses his pictures to complement his text and add depth to the story. The book sets up a common childhood conflict: a new child enters the scene with a dominant personality and takes advantage of the meeker, non-confrontational child. Kids and adults can relate to the feelings that are portrayed in Henkes' pictures. A clever ploy evens the playing field for both children and the book ends in a way that will leave readers satisfied yet wanting more of the clever ant...more
Wendell visits Sophie's house for the weekend. He is a bully and Sophie can't wait for him to leave, that is until she begins standing up for herself. They become friends in the end, though it seems a bit forced, and I rather wonder if the friendship would last if he were staying longer. If anything, the moment of friendship seems to be a temporary balance. Still, it's a quick, entertaining read and promotes standing up for oneself.
I would likely rate this sweet story at one and a half stars.
I find myself smiling at the style of the very independent Wendell, even as his mischievous escapades cause trouble for those around him while he stays at a friend's house for the weekend.
Look closely, and you'll find the warmth and heart in this book. It's there, and it makes it as good a story as it is. I appreciate this effort by the highly-skilled and versatile Kevin Henkes.
I find myself smiling at the style of the very independent Wendell, even as his mischievous escapades cause trouble for those around him while he stays at a friend's house for the weekend.
Look closely, and you'll find the warmth and heart in this book. It's there, and it makes it as good a story as it is. I appreciate this effort by the highly-skilled and versatile Kevin Henkes.
Wendell the mouse spends the weekend at his friend Sophie's house, making the rules. When they play house, he's the mother and father and children while she's the dog. As their games continue, she only wishes he would go home until the last day, when they play as equals and have fun. A quick and simple story demonstrating the merits of equal say during play time.
As you can tell I have been obsessed with Kevin Henkes lately. This book is great because Wendell is the bully and he gets a taste of his own medicine from Sophie! He blames everything on her and causes trouble but when Sophie makes up a game to get him back, Wendell is shocked! They end up being friends after Sophie shows him how he had been making her feel.
This was a funny little book. The way that Kevin Henkes portrayed Wendell was hysterical, as this little crazy kid who didn't even really notice that he was causing so much trouble. I liked this book and I would recommend it.
*Taken from my book reviews blog: http://reviewsatmse.blogspot.com/2008...
*Taken from my book reviews blog: http://reviewsatmse.blogspot.com/2008...
Oct 02, 2012
Brett Axel
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Wendell is staying at Sophies's house for a couple of days while his Moma is away and he's driving Sophie nuts. She can't wait for his to go home, until he does go home and she misses him.
A sweet story that rings true. My 6 yr old loved it.
A sweet story that rings true. My 6 yr old loved it.
Wendell breaks all of Sophie's crayons and commits various other atrocities
Sophie waits till Wendell is asleep, then beats him nearly to death using a tube sock filled with batteries
I thought that was unnecessarily harsh for a children's book
Sophie waits till Wendell is asleep, then beats him nearly to death using a tube sock filled with batteries
I thought that was unnecessarily harsh for a children's book
When Wendell comes to visit Sophie has a hard time getting used to him. At first she can't wait to leave but when they learn to play together things change. Excellent story about getting along and making friends.
Not one of my favorite books. Wendell spends the weekend with Sophie and is very bossy. The ends seemed forced with a friendship but it shows how to get along with others when you have differences.
A Weekend with Wendell, ISBN 0688140246 , 1995.
Sophie is not very happy when Wendell comes to her house to stay for the weekend. Wendell proves to be rude and very selfish but Sophie has a trick up her sleeve and gives Wendell a taste of his own medicine which leaves him a bit stunned. The weekend ends with the two of them being best buds!
** This is a cute story of working together and learning how to get along.
Sophie is not very happy when Wendell comes to her house to stay for the weekend. Wendell proves to be rude and very selfish but Sophie has a trick up her sleeve and gives Wendell a taste of his own medicine which leaves him a bit stunned. The weekend ends with the two of them being best buds!
** This is a cute story of working together and learning how to get along.
Once again...kids were riveted by this story. Kevin Henkes just gets kids. Another great discussion after reading this one in kindergarten.
Wendell comes for a weekend visit to Sophie's house and boy is he bossy and irritating. Sophie isn't sure she can stand up to him. She will need to get resourceful and assertive to make it through the weekend.
I grew up with my Mom reading me these "Weekly Reader" books. I loved this one, especially with the voices my Mom used!
I love Kevin Henkes! This is a good book for talking to students about getting along with each other and making friends.
This is a cute story about an annoying friend. I think kids will find this funny and will empathize because Wendell's character is believable as a pesty friend.
I didn't think it was fare when wendell kept on being 2 people or being the leader
A special book from my childhood. This one will stick with me always...
Not my favorite from Henkes, but still a fun read and my kids love it.
I don't like his book, but Andy thinks it is HILARIOUS.
It is such a sweet book for kids!
Kids of all ages can relate to the problems that Henke's characters encounter. In this book, poor Sophie can't wait until Wendell goes home because he's so bossy. He gets to be the doctor, the nurse, and the patient while Sophie is relegated to be the desk clerk during a game of "hospital." And, of course, that's how the whole weekend unfolds until...
I like the part when they become best friends.
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Kevin Henkes became an author/illustrator when he was nineteen years old, working on a card table in his bedroom.
Today he's the author of many award-winning picture books and novels.
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Today he's the author of many award-winning picture books and novels.
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