Kevin Henkes has been praised both as a writer and as an illustrator and is the recipient of the Children’s Literature Legacy Award for his lasting contribution to literature for children. He received the Caldecott Medal for Kitten’s First Full Moon; Caldecott Honors for Waiting and Owen; two Newbery Honors, one for Olive’s Ocean and one for The Year of Billy Miller; and Geisel Honors for Waiting and Penny and Her Marble. His other books include The World and Everything in It; A House; A Parade of Elephants; Chrysanthemum; and the beloved Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin.
Kevin Henkes has been praised both as a writer and as an illustrator and is the recipient of the Children’s Literature Legacy Award for his lasting contribution to literature for children. He received the Caldecott Medal for Kitten’s First Full Moon; Caldecott Honors for Waiting and Owen; two Newbery Honors, one for Olive’s Ocean and one for The Year of Billy Miller; and Geisel Honors for Waiting and Penny and Her Marble. His other books include The World and Everything in It; A House; A Parade of Elephants; Chrysanthemum; and the beloved Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin.
My preschooler is the kind of kid who loves to remind everyone what the rules are. So, she can’t get enough of the Clifford The Big Red Dog stories by Norman Bridwell, with lessons weaved in about what it means to be kind, share, and help others. With more than 126 million books in print, Clifford […]
I often tell my kids that patience is a virtue. Yet, it is all too obvious this virtue is not fully understood at the tender age of six or even eight. Kids need everything right this minute and are apt to lose their minds, and make you lose yours, when their desires are not immediately met. Every car ride […]
Every month, we bring you a kaleidoscopic stack of picture books to share with your favorite little readers. Some of the stories we highlight are thoughtful and poignant, while others are downright silly. And a few of the tales are long-awaited follow-ups, mentioned right alongside fresh outpourings from newbie authors and illustrators. In the end, […]
It’s February—the sliver of our year reserved for unrequited love, mystery jelly-filled chocolates, epic birthday parties at Mt. Rushmore, and commemorating Black History. And now, it’s also a perfect opportunity to come out of hibernation and end your story time slump! Here is a colorful stack of delightful picture books that feature some of your […]
