From caldecott medalist and newbery honor author kevin henkes and acclaimed painter laura dronzek, the bestselling and awardwinning creators of when spring comes and in the middle of fall, this picture book about winter celebrates the sights, sounds, and smells of the season this board book edition with sturdy pages is perfect for little hands. See more ideas about kevin henkes, kevin henkes books and book activities. Lilly has starred in two picture books with her name in the title. Author interview kevin henkes, author of lillys purple.
A good day board book by kevin henkes, board book barnes. His picture book waiting was named both a 2016 caldecott honor book and a geisel honor book. A good day board book by kevin henkes henkes, kevin. It is my understanding that lillys purple plastic purse is the book that really launched kevin henkes from mere picture book drudgery to childrens book stardom. Some of the published credits of kevin henkes include. No, he didnt torment his youngest sibling as lilly does julius, but says he. Kevin henkes skip to main search results amazon prime. Appropriate titles of equal value may be substituted if any of the listed titles are unavailable at shipping time. The past few weeks we have been immersed in my favorite books of the whole year. An ala notable book this engaging picture book is just right for the youngest reader and is a perfect choice for story time and bedtime sharing. Today hes the author of many awardwinning picture books and novels.
When spring comes board book kevin henkes board book. Kevin henkes was born in 1960 in racine, wisconsin. Kevin henkess acclaimed national bestseller about a kitten, the moon, and a bowl of milk was awarded the caldecott medal and was a new york times best illustrated book. Mar 27, 2014 kevin henkes is an author that just draws the kids in through illustrations. Discount prices on books by kevin henkes, including titles like sweeping up the heart. Browse books by kevin henkes kittens first full moon. In a field that so many people seem to enter almost accidentally, kevin henkes pronounced henkus is a rare example of someone who actually set out to be a childrens book author and illustrator. Snow falls, animals burrow, and children prepare for the wonders winter brings. A board book edition of the critically acclaimed picture book from the awardwinning husbandandwife team of kevin henkes and laura dronzek. It was not until his high school days that kevin henkes realized his true calling, an author and illustrator. Tweezers came up with, blanket fairies or vinegar, owen had the answer. This sturdy board book edition is a classic readalone or readaloud full of humor, drama, and suspense that kirkus, in a starred.
This article was originally published in the five owls novemberdecember 1991. Caldecott medalist and awardwinning author kevin henkes s striking text introduces basic concepts of language and the unique beauty of the winter season. He received the caldecott medal for kittens first full moon in 2005. Almost every one of kevin s books have been selected for inclusion in ccbc choices, the bestoftheyear list of the cooperative childrens book center. Kittens first full moon board book by kevin henkes. Kevin henkes is the winner of the 2020 childrens literature legacy award honoring an author or illustrator, published in the united states, whose books have made a significant and lasting contribution to literature for children. Kevin henkes is an awardwinning author and illustrator of many books for children of all ages. What are your favorite picture books by other authors and illustrators. He received the caldecott medal for kittens first full moon.
Childrens authorskevin henkes wikibooks, open books for. Ive never met a group that didnt sit quietly, thoroughly engaged with that book and im pleased to say this storytime continued that. Caldecott medal winner kevin henkes believes that making the best books possible is extremely important because they are often the first exposure to art that children have. To have a book of mine win the caldecott medal was a wonderful honor, but it hasnt really changed anythingmost importantly, it hasnt changed the way i think about and approach my work. His books are great for texttoself as well as texttoworld connections. Caldecott medalist kevin henkes s egg tells an unforgettable story about four eggs, one big surprise, and an unlikely friendship. Old bear is one of my alltime favorite storytime book and was absolutely the reason that i chose to do this storytime.
Kevin henkes became an authorillustrator when he was nineteen years old, working on a card table in his bedroom. Speaking of which, where so many childrens book writers pass off their. Julius, the baby of the world impressive, engaging oeuvre, this animated tale takes up the case of a wee mouses devotion to a nolongerfuzzy blanket. Kevin henkess waiting, and more the new york times. Kevin henkes was born in 1960 in racine, wisconsin, and during his childhood often visited the local art museumthe charles a. Kittens first full moon is an acclaimed modern classic, from one of th. Available individually, or as part of a set of all four seasons.
See all books authored by kevin henkes, including chrysanthemum, and lillys purple plastic purse, and more on. Most of the descriptions of his books that you will find here are the original annotations that have appeared in this annual publication since 1981. His other books include egg, old bear, a good day, chrysanthemum, and the beloved lillys purple plastic purse. Kevin henkes books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. Books by kevin henkes cooperative childrens book center. Henkes 2004 book kittens first full moon earned a caldecott, and hes had a couple of works named honor books sort of the silver and bronze medals in each of those categories. Kevin henkes books list of books by author kevin henkes. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. But why is that round, white bowl of milk so hard to get to. Author bio kevin henkes is an awardwinning author and illustrator of many books for children of all ages.
Kevin henkes grades k2 by books, resources, supplies. Three new books, all by prominent picture book authors, artfully use worldly possessions to approach. Meet kevin henkes and little white rabbit kevin henkes brings us inside his studio and discusses his picture book little white rabbita timeless tale about a curious bunny rabbit who hops through the wide world before finally ending up safe at home. If youve enjoyed this product, stop by my store and check out my other products. Henkes was greatly inspired by these visits and by reading his favorite books. Super cute board book illustrated beautifully by kevin henkes. Minor cover or page wearmarkings may be present as signs of previous use. Kittens first full moon board book kevin henkess acclaimed national bestseller about a kitten, the moon, and a bowl of milk was awarded the caldecott medal and was a. A weekend with wendellanother of kevin henkes s mouse character books, this was the first mouse book to be published, in 1986. As an illustrator he won the caldecott medal for kittens first full moon 2004. Kevin henkes born november 27, 1960 is an american writer and illustrator of childrens books. Teaching character traits using the kevin henkes mouse books.
Kevin henkes picture books and novels are a celebration of the ordinary, written and illustrated with extraordinary aplomb. In this beautiful board book edition for young children, caldecott medalist and newbery honor author kevin henkes uses striking imagery, repetition, and alliteration to introduce basic concepts of. Not surprisingly, perhaps, the wisconsin native and resident describes his childhood and adult life as ordinary, saying. Henkes uses humor to bring to life wendell, an extremely bossy character, a trait that we can all relate to, whether it be in ourselves, or someone that we know. The sturdy slipcase features art by kevin henkes and the package. The stories that are in the activity set include chrysanthemum, chesters way, and owen.
This is an author study on three of kevin henkes books. This board book edition with sturdy pages is perfect for little hands. Kevin henkes audio books, best sellers, author bio. As a young child, he pored over books and was intrigued by their authors and illustrators. From caldecott medalist and newbery honor author kevin henkes and the acclaimed painter laura dronzek, the bestselling and awardwinning creators of birds and in the middle of fall, this sturdy board book edition of when spring comes is perfect for the very youngest readers. Read more read less explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month see which new books our editors chose as this months favorites for kids of all ages. Throughout his childhood, he and his family visited the local public library, making an important ritual out of selecting and carrying home books. Egg is not only a perfect easter gift, but also a classic readalone and readaloud that will appeal all year long. Birds board book by kevin henkes, laura dronzek, board.
Kevin henkes is a published author and an illustrator of childrens books and young adult books. Also, kevin henkes books support vocabulary development of tier 2 rti words. The pages are slightly stained or discolored, but not excessive. Kevin henkes is the author and illustrator of close to fifty critically acclaimed and awardwinning picture books, beginning readers, and novels. Kevin henkes books, author biography, and reading level. Kittens first full moon board book kevin henkes board.
This collection of titles from authorillustrator kevin henkes was hand selected to provide you with the best books at the best prices. Kevin henkes is an author and illustrator of childrens books, including picture books, beginning readers books and novels for older readers. Kittens first full moon board book by kevin henkes, kevin. Henkes was the fourth of five children, for six years the baby. Two of his books were newbery medal honor books, olives ocean in 2004 and the year of billy miller in 2014. In this beautiful board book edition for young children, caldecott medalist and newbery honor author kevin henkes uses striking imagery, repetition, and alliteration to introduce basic concepts of language and the changing of the seasons. Kevin henkes is the author and illustrator of beloved childrens books for kids of all ages. Kevin henkes has 87 books on goodreads with 3152 ratings.
From caldecott medalist and newbery honor author kevin henkes and the acclaimed painter laura dronzek, the bestselling and awardwinning creators of birds and in the middle of fall, this sturdy board book edition of when spring comes is perfect for the very youngest readers watch the world transform when spring comes. The distinct and wellknown illustration style of his mouse series is exemplified by his most popular picture book, chrysanthemum, which has sold more than a million copies and was named notable book for children by the american library association. Find more information about kevin henkes videos, teaching resources, books, interviews, games, articles, and much more. A good day board book by henkes, kevin and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
And laura dronzeks gorgeous, lush paintings show the transformation from quiet, cold winter to the joyful newborn spring. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Lilly grabbed the worlds spotlight and focused it squarely on her cute. Henkes describes his novels in terms that apply to all of his books. Discover book depositorys huge selection of kevin henkes books online.
Owen treats fuzzy, his blanket, like it is his best friend. A collection of 4 baby toddler board picture books. A good day board book by kevin henkes, kevin henkes. His first ambitions came as a young child inspired to become an artist. Though hed been churning out stories that spoke to kids and their qualms owen, chrysanthemum, etc.
Autumn is one of a series of four seasonal board books, beautifully illustrated by gerda muller. May, 2007 henkess best books are good for you the way art is good for you, as opposed to the way rightthinking lesson plans are. He also writes and illustrates picture books, and among his many titles are the national bestsellers little white rabbit, my garden, old bear, a good day, and kittens first full moon, for which he was awarded the caldecott medal. Im certain it is because the characters are quite relatable and so much like my first graders. This sturdy board book edition is perfect for little hands. Egg is a graphic novel for preschoolers about four eggs, one big surprise, and an unlikely friendship, by caldecott medalist and new york timesbestselling author kevin henkes. This board book by awardwinning author kevin henkes is a wonderful choice for easter baskets, as a gift for a new baby, for reading before bedtime, or for sharing anytime. In this lesson, we will look at his background, some of his books, and the.
This masterful and bestselling board book introduces young children to four eggs. Kevin henkes uses striking imagery, repetition, and alliteration to introduce basic concepts of language and the changing of the seasons. Chester chrysanthemum julius lilly owen penny sheila rae wemberly wendell all mouse books. Jessica by kevin henkes and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Kevin henkes author study for chrysanthemum, lillys purple plastic purse, sheila rae the brave, and chesters way. In this beautiful board book edition for young children, caldecott medalist and newbery honor author kevin henkes uses striking imagery, repetition, and alliteration to. Kevin henkes s acclaimed national bestseller about a kitten, the moon, and a bowl of milk was awarded the caldecott medal and was a new york times best illustrated book. Come and join the squirrel, the rabbit, the cat, the dog, and all the. Here is a product you can use in conjunction with a kevin henkes author study. See more ideas about kevin henkes, author studies and kevin henkes books. Kevin henkes author study bingo board by thrilled in third tpt.
Kevin henkes lives with his family in madison, wisconsin. Pentti saaritsa is a member of the editiorial board of books from finland. Now these two hardcover books are available in a box full of lilly. Tweezers, sees owen playing with the blanket, she suggests ways for owens parents to try to get owen to get rid of fuzzy before its time for him to start school. Kevin henkes books, biography, contact information. Owens marshmallow chick by kevin henkes, board book.
848 1444 54 1059 1282 101 1019 485 1442 886 228 1313 288 287 64 78 1369 304 73 304 1082 516 1069 723 473 589 116 1342 813 390 1409 917 50 795 510 527