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Chester's Way (Mouse Books)
by
Kevin Henkes
Chester and Wilson had their own way of doing things, and they did everything together. When they cut their sandwiches, it was always diagonally. When they rode their bikes, they always used had signals. If Chester was hungry, Wilson was too. They were two of a kind, and that's the way it was - until indomitable Lilly, who had "her" own way of doing things, moved into the...more
Paperback, 32 pages
Published
September 22nd 1997
by Greenwillow Books
(first published August 15th 1988)
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Chester and Wilson are best friends who do absolutely everything together. They like to do things their own way and think Lilly, the new girl in the neighborhood, is very strange. They always tried to avoid playing with her until one day, while Chester and Wilson were being picked on by mean boys, Lilly scared them away with a cat disguise. Chester and Wilson were so thankful that they invited Lilly to play with them. It turned out that they all had a lot in common, taught each other all kinds o...more
Chester's Way by Kevin Henkes is a story of two best friends who love doing the same things their own way. What will happen to their friendship when Lilly, with her own style, moves into the neighborhood?
Chester and Wilson did everything together: cut their sandwiches dialonally, used hand signals when riding their bikes, and carried extra bandaids. Lilly wears flamboyant disguises and carries a squirt gun just in case. The two friends avoid her like the plague, until the day she rescues them. T...more
Chester and Wilson did everything together: cut their sandwiches dialonally, used hand signals when riding their bikes, and carried extra bandaids. Lilly wears flamboyant disguises and carries a squirt gun just in case. The two friends avoid her like the plague, until the day she rescues them. T...more
Chester is the neighborhood Weird Kid. Clearly. He always does things in his own special and particular way. So does his friend, Wilson. They double knot their shoelaces. They use handsignals on their bikes. They never swing at the first pitch. They always carry extra bandaids.
Then Lilly moves in, with HER special way of doing things. And Chester and Wilson avoid her like the plague. Seriously. But she saves the day with water guns when some bigger boys decide to taunt Chester and Wilson (it's t...more
Then Lilly moves in, with HER special way of doing things. And Chester and Wilson avoid her like the plague. Seriously. But she saves the day with water guns when some bigger boys decide to taunt Chester and Wilson (it's t...more
This book is considered to be in the fantasy genre because it has personified animals. Before reading about the genre for class, I would have never put it there. I have been reading stories with personified animals for years and just thought they were fiction, now I know.
This is an interested book. More than the story, I have to say that I like the format of the book and the illustrations. Very great illustrations are placed over or next the text that deals with the illustration. The illustrati...more
This is an interested book. More than the story, I have to say that I like the format of the book and the illustrations. Very great illustrations are placed over or next the text that deals with the illustration. The illustrati...more
Julia and I are slowly but surely going through every Henkes' book we can find. So far there hasn't been one we haven't liked or loved. We both fell in love with Lilly so I was fairly sure we'd do the same with Chester and I was right.
Chester's Way is a great book for any young kid, especially one so set in their own routines that they may not see other ways of doing things. Children dealing with OCD or anything similar may be able to get something out of it as well. That's not to say a child no...more
Chester's Way is a great book for any young kid, especially one so set in their own routines that they may not see other ways of doing things. Children dealing with OCD or anything similar may be able to get something out of it as well. That's not to say a child no...more
What: This books is about boy mice named Chester and Wilson. They were exactly the same and did everything together. Then Lilly moves into the neighborhood. The boys did not want to change anything up and thought that the way Lilly did things was a bit odd. The would not play with her until one day she steps in and scares some bullies away in one of her disguises. Chester and Wilson are so thankful that they give her a chance. They realize that she is a great friend and they all teach each other...more
Chester and Wilson are best friends who do absolutely everything together. They like to do things their own way and think Lilly, the new girl in the neighborhood, is very strange. They always tried to avoid playing with her until one day, while Chester and Wilson were being picked on by mean boys, Lilly scared them away with a cat disguise. Chester and Wilson were so thankful that they invited Lilly to play with them. It turned out that they all had a lot in common, taught each other all kinds o...more
Chester has his own way of doing things.He always cuts his sandwich diagonally, he always carries a first aid kit (just in case), and he always used hand signals when riding his bike. Yes, Chester was very set in his ways and so was his friend Wilson. Chester and Wilson did EVERYTHING together. If one of them wanted to play outside then they both did. If one of them wanted to ride bikes then they both did. Chester and Wilson were like “two peas in a pod”. One day a new girl moved in next door. L...more
PB 9: I thought that this book presented ideas about friendship in a clever and light-hearted way. The parallel use of sentences and plot line among the characters allowed the story to be read at a fast pace and gave direction to the book. I was most drawn into the story when Chester and Wilson finally realize the power of learning new things when you extend your circle of friends to those you would not normally associate with. I think friendship is an important theme at any age, and I think thi...more
Chester Speaks, by Kevin Henkes is a story about Chester, a very routine oriented mouse. He had a friend, Wilson, who was exactly the same way. They did everything together, and did everything the same. For Halloween, they were salt and pepper, or ham and eggs, etc. That's the way it was and the way it always had been, until Lilly moved into the neighborhood. Gaining Chester and Wilson approval was a challenge for Lilly. Lilly displayed heroics one day when Chester and Wilson were in trouble, an...more
Sep 04, 2010
Lisa Vegan
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
readers who want a story about embracing change, making new friends & appreciating friendship
Ha ha ha. Three blind mice. (see Halloween costumes inside the book)
I just love this author/illustrator. He’s so vividly remembers childhood.
His illustrations, which wouldn’t appeal to me that much outside of any context, work so well in this book. They’re adorable.
This is a wonderful story, one that children will completely understand, about friendship. It’s about a friendship, and how it evolves. It’s about making room for new friends. It’s about what binds and connects us.
It’s a lovely story...more
I just love this author/illustrator. He’s so vividly remembers childhood.
His illustrations, which wouldn’t appeal to me that much outside of any context, work so well in this book. They’re adorable.
This is a wonderful story, one that children will completely understand, about friendship. It’s about a friendship, and how it evolves. It’s about making room for new friends. It’s about what binds and connects us.
It’s a lovely story...more
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I picked this book up from a church "Swap 'n' Share". I've seen Kevin Henkes books from afar for years, always meaning to read them, but I never have. My three-year-old requested a new book for her naptime story and I picked this one. The illustrations are detailed, funny, and full of stuff a preschooler finds fascinating. My girl couldn't look at them long enough. The story is also lovely. I love a book that encourages accepting change and new things and looking at new perspectives and if it ke...more
Chester's Way is a great story for teachers or parents to read to children who are afraid to accept the new kid into their play groups. Although Chester and Wilson were always doing the same things together they were afraid the let the new girl, Lilly, join them. It wasnt until Chester and Wilson needed some help from the big, mean boys that they saw Lilly as a good friend because she scared them away. They quickly accepted Lilly and became the three best friends that taught each other new thing...more
"Chester's Way" is the perfect example of animal personification. Chester is a mouse. He is very peculiar and likes to do things his own way. He has a best friend names Wilson. They both get along well because they are alike in many ways. They don't include anyone in their circle, until Lily comes along. They avoid Lily until she helps them ward of bullies one day. Then they find out that Lily is just like them and they all become good friends. If this story has a moral it should be that you sho...more
Chester's Way
By: Kevin Henkes
Age group: P-8
I liked this book. I thought it was cute. It was about a little mouse and his mouse friend that did everything together. From riding bikes to wearing sunscreen to the pool in the summer. Then one day a little girl moves in town and at first she seems very different from them so they they to avoid her, until one day she helps them and the two boys realize that she's not so different after all. And they become the "three musketeers." I liked the message t...more
By: Kevin Henkes
Age group: P-8
I liked this book. I thought it was cute. It was about a little mouse and his mouse friend that did everything together. From riding bikes to wearing sunscreen to the pool in the summer. Then one day a little girl moves in town and at first she seems very different from them so they they to avoid her, until one day she helps them and the two boys realize that she's not so different after all. And they become the "three musketeers." I liked the message t...more
The title was really misleading for this one. It seemed to indicate that the focus would be on Chester when in fact it was all about the acceptance of Lilly, the new mouse in town, by the inseperable pair of Chester and Wilson. They do everything together and then when Lilly shows up and does things differently, it takes a moment of unexpected heroism by Lilly to save Chester and Wilson from the bigger boys tormenting them. It was all about learning to appreciate people's differences and the val...more
Kevin Henkes is awesome! Through mouse characters he is able to convey very important character building traits to young children. In this text Chester always does things the same way everyday and so does his best friend Wilson. Until Lilly moves to town and makes an impression on them to try new things. I would use this book with young students in writers workshop by having students to extend the story and make up how the characters will react when someone else new moves to town.
Henkes addresses an important childhood concept in showing that, while some people we know may do things exactly the same, not everyone will. When Lilly moves into the neighborhood, her way of doing things is drastically different than Chester and his best friend Wilson. She wears disguises and talks backward to herself and carries a loaded squirt gun, just in case. At first they avoid her, but by the end they realize that there is much to learn from Lilly.
This book can be used to teach students about accepting others even though they do not look like me. It can be also used as to teach about routines in school. It will help children that there is not right or wrong thing about our friends and they are all special. I just love the ending part of the story that Victor moved in to the neighborhood. I can make children to make their own characteristics about Victor and predict what will happen next.
This is a great book for use with kids in so many ways:
- accepting/meeting new people
- perspective taking when others do things differently
- perspective taking when others like different things
- trying new things
- making new friends
- being different
- similarities and differences
There is so much in this book for expansion!! And it introduces Lilly - the most adorable character (purple purse adventures!).
Love this book!!
- accepting/meeting new people
- perspective taking when others do things differently
- perspective taking when others like different things
- trying new things
- making new friends
- being different
- similarities and differences
There is so much in this book for expansion!! And it introduces Lilly - the most adorable character (purple purse adventures!).
Love this book!!
This story is about Chester and Wilson who are friends that did everything together. Then one day a girl named Lily moved into their neighborhood and it upset them very much. This story has a strong plot and lends itself to nice stopping places to make predictions throughout the story. The students are able to "stop and predict" throughout the story and it's usually a story that the students aren't familiar with.
Awww, I loved this book. Chester reminded myself of me in some ways. I was easily able to relate with Chester. This is a great book to teach children about making new friendships. I think all children go through the phase of only allowing to have one friend, so it shows them it's okay to have multiple friends. This book is not only great for teachers, but it is a great book/resource for parents as well.
This book illustrates the typical "friend" phase that all children go through. Chester has a best friend named Wilson and they are inseparable. Then Lilly moves to the neighborhood and she acts a little different from them. At first they ignore her but come to realize she is fun and they all three become best friends. This is a great book to teach kids that being friends with more than one person is okay.
Oct 26, 2012
Kristin Lee
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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I really liked this book because it explains how children are when it comes to making friends. Chester and Wilson were best friends because they liked the same things and were hesistant about becoming friends with Lily. The book teaches children that you can not judge people for how they look and dress, but you need to get to know the person, because they could just be your next best friend.
Chester and Wilson are so much alike and are nearly inseparable. Lilly moves in and wants to be friends with 'em, but they won't allow it--until she rescues them from some bullies and they find out how much they have in common with her. The way this book is written is so much fun and it has such a good message about befriending others, because you never know who your next best friend will be.
As always, I'm impressed by the level of characterization Kevin Henkes achieves in this short book. I mean I just LOVE that Chester slices his sandwiches diagonally and has a thing for croquet.
The illustrations are humorous and charming, and I'd recommend the volume (along with all other Henkes 'mouse' books I've read thus far) to any young reader.
The illustrations are humorous and charming, and I'd recommend the volume (along with all other Henkes 'mouse' books I've read thus far) to any young reader.
This book is a great book that talks about friendship and understanding how each person does things differently! Just because one person is completely different from another person doesn't mean they won't be able to learn about each other and become great friends! This book sends a great message to children about understanding others. Super adorable!
Chester and Wilson are best friends. They do everything their own special way. When Lily moves into the neighborood they notice how very different she is from them. They have a hard time accepting her with her different way until one day she helps them out. They begin to learn alot from each other and soon realize they are friends.
Chester's Way By: Kevin Henkes
ISBN: 0590440179,1997.
Chester the mouse is best fiends with Wilson. They love doing everything together. Until Lilly moves in next door, at first the best fiends do not want Lilly to play with them, until she defends their honor with the big kids. Chester and Wilson realize it's not so bad having three people as best friends!
**A great lesson on teaching children that having just one friend is good but it's nice to include others also.
ISBN: 0590440179,1997.
Chester the mouse is best fiends with Wilson. They love doing everything together. Until Lilly moves in next door, at first the best fiends do not want Lilly to play with them, until she defends their honor with the big kids. Chester and Wilson realize it's not so bad having three people as best friends!
**A great lesson on teaching children that having just one friend is good but it's nice to include others also.
This is a cute story about Chester and Wilson, two best friends who did everything together. Then Lilly moves into the neighborhood. At first, Wilson and Cheater do not like Lilly. Then Lilly scare some mean mice away from Cheater and Wilson. The three mice become best friends, and then do everything that they enjoy together.
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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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updated Sep 04, 2010 12:52pm