In "Chester's Way" by Kevin Henkes, Chester is a detail-oriented mouse who loves his predictable routines and comfortable lifestyle. He is joined by his best friend, Wilson, who shares Chester's cautious nature. Their harmonious world is disrupted when a new mouse named Lottie arrives. Lottie is adventurous and spontaneous, eager to break free from the mundane. As Chester grapples with the changes she brings, he learns about friendship, flexibility, and the joys of trying new things. The story beautifully captures the balance between comfort and adventure, highlighting how friendships can help us grow and embrace change. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book features in the following series: Picture Puffin, Viking Kestrel Picture .

This book has been graded for interest at 5-8 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 1997 by Turtleback Books .

A brand new author to the Puffin list, Kevin Henke's novels include The Birthday Room, Sun & Spoon and Words of Stone. Among his acclaimed picture books, many of which are published here in the UK, are the number one bestseller Wemberley Worried, the Caldecott Honor Book Owen and the charming Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse. Kevin Henkes lives in Madison, Wisconsin.