Owen (Caldecott Honor Book)
**Description from Amazon: Owen had a fuzzy yellow blanket. "Fuzzy goes where I go," said Owen. But Mrs. Tweezers disagreed. She thought Owen was too old for a blanket. Owen disagreed. No matter what Mrs. Tweezers came up with, Blanket Fairies or vinegar, Owen had the answer. But when school started, Owen't mother knew just w...
More info →Chrysanthemum
**Description from Amazon: Written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes, the nationally bestselling and celebrated creator of Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, Owen, and Kitten's First Full Moon, Chrysanthemum is a funny and honest school story about teasing, self-esteem, and acceptance to share all year round. Chrysanthemum thinks he...
More info →Little White Rabbit Board Book
FROM SARAH:
If it's written and/or illustrated by Kevin Henkes, then I probably like it. ;) And this book is no exception! An ideal gift for an Easter basket.
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
The national bestseller about a curious rabbit is now available in a sturdy board book edition, just right for little hands, Easter baskets, and welcoming spring.
More info →When Spring Comes
FROM SARAH:
I do love a Kevin Henkes book! This one is a springtime delight.
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
The award-winning, bestselling husband-and-wife team of Kevin Henkes and Laura Dronzek collaborate for the first time since their acclaimed picture book Birds.
More info →My Garden
FROM SARAH:
Kevin Henkes is a favorite of many RAR families, and this classic of his is worth popping off the shelf for a read every spring!
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
The girl in this book grows chocolate rabbits, tomatoes as big as beach balls, flowers that change color, and seashells in her garden.How does your garden grow?
More info →Kitten’s First Full Moon Board Book
FROM SARAH:
Not too many board books are best in black and white, but this is one of them! Be enchanted by Kitten. Worth owning.
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
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.
More info →In the Middle of Fall
FROM SARAH:
This simple story is perfect for the younger crowd. Would be a lovely birthday gift for a 1-2 year old!
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
In the middle of fall, it takes only one gust of wind to turn the whole world yellow and red and orange. Caldecott Medalist and award-winning author Kevin Henkes’s striking text introduces basic concepts of language and the unique beauty of the fall season.
More info →Summer Song
FROM SARAH:
A lovely end-of-summer book that evokes all the feels of summer, including all five senses. And who can resist a book written by the great Kevin Henkes?
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Bees buzz, birds sing, and children roll in the grass and feel the heat of the summer sun. With striking verbal imagery, repetition, and alliteration, Kevin Henkes introduces basic concepts of language and the summer season. Laura Dronzek's glowing paintings beautifully illustrate the wonders of summer.
More info →Winter Is Here
FROM SARAH:
Kevin Henkes... need I say more? Okay... Kevin Henkes + a dog. That's all you need to know. :)
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Snow falls, animals burrow, and children prepare for the wonders winter brings. Caldecott Medalist and award-winning author Kevin Henkes’s striking text introduces basic concepts of language and the unique beauty of the winter season. Laura Dronzek’s expressive paintings beautifully capture the joyful wonders of winter.
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