Waiting for Amos

by Monica Kulling, Vicky Lowe (Illustrator)

As the morning passes, Homer the frog sits on the gray-brown rock, awaiting the arrival of his friend, Amos, lingering patiently despite his friends' teasing and Amos's notorious forgetfulness and tardiness.

Hardcover

First published October 1, 1992

About the author

Monica Kulling was born in Vancouver, British Columbia. She received a BA in creative writing from the University of Victoria. Monica Kulling has published twenty-six fiction and nonfiction books for children, including picture books, poetry, and biographies. She is best known for introducing biography to children just learning to read and has written about Harriet Tubman, Houdini, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Amelia Earhart among others. Monica Kulling lives in Toronto, Canada.

Reviews

[Margaret Welwood · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good things come to those who wait. This important lesson is taught with bright, splashy pictures and a surprise ending.

[Kim Nelson · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book has vivid illustrations. Homer is waiting for his friend Amos. A variety of animals encourage Homer to leave and give up his waiting. Each of these animals offer a variety of enticements but Homer insists he is going to continue to wait exactly where Amos told him to wait. It is a fun ending.