Bookstore People, July 2, 2010
...brought us both so much pleasure we never stopped enjoying them. The second I spotted Wemberly Worried by
Kevin Henkes, it was in my arms. Both my daughter and I are natural worriers. We don’t face any new situation without fretting about the...
Delaware Liberal, June 23, 2010
...My Sister’s Keeper by Jodi Picoult. Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck Olive’s Ocean, by
Kevin Henkes One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, by Ken Kesey The Perks of Being a Wallflower, by Stephen Chbosky Rainboy Boys, by Alex Sanchez Roll of Thunder,...
Carole Knits, June 8, 2010
...that made her laugh. Chrysanthemum. And also Owen and Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse. All picture books by
Kevin Henkes and all favorites that I read to Hannah. The Little House books. All of them – I read them over and over when I was a kid. The...
Parenting, May 24, 2010
...Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Joffe Numeroff and Felicia Bond Lily's Purple Plastic Purse by
Kevin Henkes Kitten's First Full Moon by
Kevin Henkes Jamberry by Bruce Degen Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr., John Archambault, and Lois Ehlert...
my sweet babboo, May 18, 2010
...letters.] Chrysanthemum Letters of your Name Recognition ----------------------------------------------------- 1. Read Chrysanthemum by my favorite children's author,
Kevin Henkes. 2. Punch circles for each letter of the kid's names. (Use separate...
MSC Art | Books, May 1, 2010
...Chicago is a really beautiful city! Here are some of the highlights of the conference for me: Hearing
Kevin Henkes speak about his books and the power of imagination (and getting an autographed copy of "My garden"!) Meeting Henry Cole, and getting a...
The Lisa Yee Blog, May 1, 2010
...And LOOK at the famous authors Peepy and I ran into/ran after. There's Holly Black, Kirby Larson,
Kevin Henkes, and Elizabeth Partridge with Arthur Levine . . . It must have been some sort of Newbery Assembly, because we saw our friends, Susan Patron...
Well-Mannered Frivolity, April 30, 2010
...4 Captivate by Carrie Jones (review coming soon) Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris Olive's Ocean by
Kevin Henkes This Book is Overdue! by Marilyn Johnson Reading Challenge Progress... 65% Complete Overall (86 of 132 books read) Anne of Green Gables...
Abby (the) Librarian, April 15, 2010
...other books they felt might qualify. The books on our Mock Newbery list were: Bird Lake Moon by
Kevin Henkes Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman Greetings from Nowhere by Barbara O'Connor The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins...
Abby (the) Librarian, April 15, 2010
...other books they felt might qualify. The books on our Mock Newbery list were: Bird Lake Moon by
Kevin Henkes Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman Greetings from Nowhere by Barbara O'Connor The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins...
A Year of Reading, April 15, 2010
...books that I enjoy more each time I read them. But I am definitely adding My Garden by
Kevin Henkes and Chester's Masterpiece to the list of BOOKS I CAN READ A MILLION TIMES. I read these to the younger kids in the library and they LOVED them!...
Pinot and Prose, April 10, 2010
...Reading Association in Chicago). I mean, I'll be hanging out with the likes of Chris Crutcher and
Kevin Henkes , for heaven's sake. That won't suck. And we have lovely new authors to our list that I can't wait to take out to dinner: Sophie Jordan...
Letter from Here, April 4, 2010
...signed. It was. And it turned out that the artists were award-winning children's book author and illustrator
Kevin Henkes and his wife, also an illustrator, Laura Dronzek . And when I asked in the store, I found out they had painted other seasonal murals...
1330v, March 31, 2010
...of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson 13 Ways to Look at a Novel by Jane Smiley Chrysanthemum by
Kevin Henkes Running Shoes by Frederick Lipp The Lion and the Mouse by Jerry Pinkey Independent Dames by Laurie Halse Anderson Mrs. Malarkey Leaves No...
The Goddess of YA Literature, March 29, 2010
...to Z is for STRIKE ZONE, here is a great book to share as baseball season gets underway.
Kevin Henkes' MY GARDEN (Greenwillow, 2010) gives us a beautiful story both in text and in illustration (so what else is new, right? this is
Kevin Henkes). A young...
The Purple Cow, March 24, 2010
...treat today! Our guest readers were Miss Tooele County Danica Olsen and her attendant Kimber Hall. Kimber read
Kevin Henkes' new picture book My Garden . In this delightful story a girl describes how her garden would grow. For example, there wouldn't be...
Adventure of J and Prime, March 22, 2010
...book; Jen of Ancient Hearth did a wonderful review of the book 8. Shiela Rae, The Brave by
Kevin Henkes (About a very brave little mouse who got scared when she was lost) 9. Share the Sky by Ting-xing Ye (This book reminds me of when I first came...
5 Minutes For Books, March 22, 2010
...the stroller, and even in the crib. I recently (and unexpectedly) received A Good Day Board Book by
Kevin Henkes. Apparently the book has been around for a couple of years (Kyle told me they read it in preschool in years past), but this is the first...
This Heavenly Life, March 18, 2010
...Mia's Favorite : Chrysanthemum by
Kevin Henkes It seems that some of Mia's favorite stories are about sweet kids who are misunderstood or made fun of. This would worry me, except the stories always end...
Becky's Book Reviews, March 16, 2010
...Olive's Ocean.
Kevin Henkes. 2003. HarperCollins. 224 pages. "Are you Martha Boyle?" Martha nodded. "You don't know me," said the woman at the door. "Olive Barstow was my daughter. I was...
LadyD Books, March 14, 2010
...by the family . My favorite line: "We were all waiting... and then you came!" 3. So Happy by
Kevin Henkes ***** Warm-hearted picture book about a rainy day with gorgeous illustrations. I know you love books... so tell me, what books did you buy? I hope...
100 Scope Notes, March 10, 2010
...My Garden By
Kevin Henkes Greenwillow (HarperCollins) ISBN: 9780061715181 $17.99 Grades PreK-2 In Stores *Best New Books* Tone. It’s a tricky thing. If an author slips up in this area, a book...
AskDRlibrary, March 1, 2010
...Greenberg Chase by Jessie Haas All the Lovely Bad Ones by Mary Downing Haan Bird Lake Moon by
Kevin Henkes Go Big or Go Home by Will Hobbs Seekers: The Quest Begins by Erin Hunter We Can’t All Be Rattlesnakes by Patrick Jennings House of Dance...
Pet Source USA Blog, February 25, 2010
...lucky! What a night! Amazon.com Review In this beautiful picture book, winner of the 2005 Caldecott Medal,
Kevin Henkes, captures the sweet, sometimes slapstick struggle of Kitten, who sees her first full moon and thinks it’s a bowl of milk in the...
Brimful Curiosities, February 25, 2010
...the garden -- a happy, little daydreamer who envisions chocolate rabbits and jelly bean bushes, and seashell fields.
Kevin Henkes sows the seeds of imagination and illustrates with colors of spring in his newest picture book, My Garden . A barefoot...
1330v, February 11, 2010
...or any of the fairy books by Heather Meadows. We scramble around to find books by authors like
Kevin Henkes, Jane Yolen, or Judy Finchler. It’s often tiring but well worth it when I see the kids all over the living room and reading their library loot....
Orange Polka Dot, February 3, 2010
...them." (Amazon Review) :: 2005 :: Kitten's First Full Moon / La Primera Luna Llena de Gatita by
Kevin Henkes In this beautiful picture book, winner of the 2005 Caldecott Medal,
Kevin Henkes captures the sweet, sometimes slapstick struggle of...
Kids' Book Review, January 29, 2010
...Orange Pear Apple Bear by Emily Gravett 3. Library Lion my Michelle Knudsen 4. A Good Day by
Kevin Henkes 5. Titch by Pat Hutchins Would she like to write a children’s book herself one day? I would love to. I just need to find my voice, I...
Upstart Crow Literary, January 28, 2010
...s author roster reads like a Who’s Who of notable children’s books creators since the seventies:
Kevin Henkes, Lynne Rae Perkins, Paul Fleischman, Anita Lobel, Peter Sîs, Aliki, Douglas Florian, Chris Crutcher, Diana Wynne Jones, Jack Prelutsky,...
Puss Reboots: A Book Review a Day, January 17, 2010
...the honor books. The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick (2008) Kitten's First Full Moon by
Kevin Henkes (2005) Owl Moon, illustrated by John Schoenherr; text: Jane Yolen (1988) The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg (Houghton) (1986) ...
1330v, December 30, 2009
...beauty isn’t everything and you can still get what you want in life. A Good Day by
Kevin Henkes. This is a book that my five-year old had me reading over and over again to him. The day starts out horribly for the book’s characters, a fox...
two kitties, December 29, 2009
...books . Just to see what it's all about. This year, I'm choosing Olive's Ocean by
Kevin Henkes. The book has been restricted in places because of "sexually explicit" and "offensive" language. The last book I read from this list, Carolyn Mackler's, The...
two kitties, December 29, 2009
...books . Just to see what it's all about. This year, I'm choosing Olive's Ocean by
Kevin Henkes. The book has been restricted in places because of "sexually explicit" and "offensive" language. The last book I read from this list, Carolyn Mackler's, The...
two kitties, December 29, 2009
...books . Just to see what it's all about. This year, I'm choosing Olive's Ocean by
Kevin Henkes. The book has been restricted in places because of "sexually explicit" and "offensive" language. The last book I read from this list, Carolyn Mackler's, The...
Bird and Little Bird, December 21, 2009
...right now, even if you aren't on an airplane. Dr. De Soto by William Steig Owen by
Kevin Henkes Mr. Putter and Tabby Write the Book by Cynthia Rylant...
Cautious Mum's Blog, December 13, 2009
...Huelin Over-night Miss Q has become infatuated with My Little Pony. My horse-girl loves horses. Chrysanthemum by
Kevin Henkes Great book. Really, anyone who voices an opinion about names parents choose for their children should read this...
Tapp Media Center, December 8, 2009
...by Suzanne Collins 8. The Other Side of the Island by Alegra Goodman 9. Olive's Ocean by
Kevin Henkes 10. Feathers by Jacquline Woodson 11. Runner by Robert Newton 12. The New Policeman by Kate Thompson 13. When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead 14. Trouble...
Mama Manifesto, December 4, 2009
...by some of the most acclaimed children’s authors and illustrators including Ezra Jack Keats, H.A. Rey,
Kevin Henkes, Doreen Cronin and Robert McCloskey, just to name a few. Treasury of Bedtime Stories From the mischievous adventures of Curious...
4everMom, November 30, 2009
...wonderful picture books that shouldn't be missed. The 10 picture books every preschooler should hear Chrysanthemum by
Kevin Henkes Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown The Little Mouse, the Red, Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear by Don and Audrey...
MomReviews, November 4, 2009
...Rides a Bike… and more tales of mischief Good Night, Gorilla… and more bedtime stories Chrysanthemum… and more
Kevin Henkes stories Chicka Chicka Boom Boom… and lots more learning fun! Harold and the Purple Crayon… and more Harold Stories...
Amazon Daily, October 31, 2009
...of my favorites include Ezra Jack Keats , Maurice Sendak , the Hobans , Laura Ingalls Wilder , M.T. Anderson , and
Kevin Henkes . What were some of your favorite children's books growing up? I lived and breathed the Laura Ingalls Wilder books,...
Isak, October 27, 2009
...Chbosky, Cecily Von Ziegesar 2007 : Robert Cormier, Peter Parnell and Justin Richardson, Mark Twain, Toni Morrison, Philip Pullman,
Kevin Henkes, Lois Lowry, Chris Crutcher, Lauren Myracle, Joann Sfar...
Hiving Out, October 21, 2009
...their babies in I Love My Mommy (and I Love My Daddy ). Kitten's First Full Moon by
Kevin Henkes is silly, suspenseful, and comforting- all in beautiful black and white. One Beautiful Baby by Martine Oborne is an incredibly sweet and whimsical counting...
educating alice, October 9, 2009
...Tanya Lee Stone’s Almost Astronauts Picture Book Winner: Margaret Mahy and Polly Dunbar’s Bubble Trouble Honors:
Kevin Henkes’ Old Bear and Leslie Patricelli’s Higher! Higher !...
The Orange Room, October 1, 2009
...The first month of school has come and gone, and I spent it doing a
Kevin Henkes author study with pre-k and kindergarten. Henkes’s mouse stories are perfect for the start of the school year, and this year I was able to jump right in...
Presenting Lenore, September 29, 2009
...he accidently killed in the furnace is one that is burned in my memory. Olive's Ocean by
Kevin Henkes. I read this last year and I'm very puzzled as to why someone would want to ban this. I don't recall there being any objectionable content. It...
Special 2 me, August 29, 2009
...McAllister Tightrope Poppy the High-Wire Pig by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen I Hate to Read by Rita Marshall Chrysanthemum by
Kevin Henkes Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith...
Everead, August 16, 2009
...Birds by
Kevin Henkes, illustrated by Laura Dronzek This is a gorgeous picture book from the author of Lily's Purple Plastic Purse (among other great books). The illustrations sport bright colors and...
Puss Reboots: A Book Review a Day, August 1, 2009
...bookcrossing The Glenn Miller Conspiracy by Hunton Downs (July 27) review book Kitten's First Full Moon by
Kevin Henkes (July 06) personal collection Harriet's Hare by Dick King-Smith (July 25) library book I Spy Fantasy by Jean Marzollo (July 03)...