Kevin Henkes

Kitten's First Full Moon Board Book Kevin Henkes

Marc Notes: Originally published: New York: Greenwillow, 2004; London: Simon & Schuster, 2006.; It is Kitten's first full moon, and when she sees it she thinks it is a bowl of milk in the sky. And she wants it. Does she get it?. Jacket Description/Back: Somebody loves Kitten, and you will, too!Winner of the Caldecott MedalA New York Times Best Illustrated BookWinner of the Charlotte Zolotow AwardPublisher Marketing: 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. This sturdy board book edition is perfect for little hands!Kitten's First Full Moon is an acclaimed modern classic, from one of the most celebrated and beloved picture book creators working in the field today. This memorable character and her suspenseful adventure are just right for the very youngest child. It is Kitten's first full moon, and when she sees it she thinks it is a bowl of milk in the sky. And she wants it. Does she get it? Well, no . . . and yes. What a night!A concise story, large type, and luminescent pictures play second fiddle to the true star of this book: a brave young kitten who sets out into the world on a quest that leaves her bruised, bewildered, and hungry, but that ultimately leads her back home, where something special is waiting just for her. This perfectly sized board book edition introduces Kitten to a new generation of the youngest readers. Winner of the Caldecott Medal, an ALA Notable Book, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book, and winner of the Charlotte Zolotow AwardCorrelates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts Review Citations: Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2007 pg. 122 (EAN 9780060872236, Hardcover) Criticas 06/19/2006 (EAN 9780060872236, Hardcover) Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2005 pg. 73 (EAN 9780060588298, Library Binding) Kirkus Review - Children 02/15/2004 pg. 179 (EAN 9780060588298, Library Binding) - *Starred Review Booklist 02/15/2004 pg. 1056 (EAN 9780060588298, Library Binding) - *Starred Review Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 03/01/2004 pg. 277 (EAN 9780060588298, Library Binding) School Library Journal 04/01/2004 pg. 114 (EAN 9780060588298, Library Binding) - *Starred Review Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2004 pg. 314 (EAN 9780060588298, Library Binding) BookPage 08/01/2004 pg. 24 (EAN 9780060588298, Library Binding) Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2004 pg. 318 (EAN 9780060588298, Library Binding) SLJ's Best Books 12/01/2004 pg. 44 (EAN 9780060588298, Library Binding) Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2004 pg. 318 (EAN 9780060588298, Library Binding) School Library Journal 04/01/2005 pg. 36 (EAN 9780060588298, Library Binding) Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2006 pg. 891 (EAN 9780060588298, Library Binding) Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2010 pg. 1352 (EAN 9780060588298, Library Binding) Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2005 pg. 73 (EAN 9780060588281, Hardcover) Publishers Weekly 02/16/2004 pg. 171 (EAN 9780060588281, Hardcover) - *Starred Review Kirkus Review - Children 02/15/2004 pg. 179 (EAN 9780060588281, Hardcover) - *Starred Review Booklist 02/15/2004 pg. 1056 (EAN 9780060588281, Hardcover) - *Starred Review Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 03/01/2004 pg. 277 (EAN 9780060588281, Hardcover) School Library Journal 04/01/2004 pg. 114 (EAN 9780060588281, Hardcover) - *Starred Review Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2004 pg. 314 (EAN 9780060588281, Hardcover) New York Times 05/16/2004 pg. 18 (EAN 9780060588281, Hardcover) Booksense '76 Childrens Sum 04 06/01/2004 pg. 1 (EAN 9780060588281, Hardcover) Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2004 pg. 318 (EAN 9780060588281, Hardcover) New York Times 11/14/2004 pg. 39 (EAN 9780060588281, Hardcover) Kirkus Review - Children 12/01/2004 pg. 1144 (EAN 9780060588281, Hardcover) Kirkus Best Books 12/15/2004 pg. 1 (EAN 9780060588281, Hardcover) SLJ's Best Books 12/01/2004 pg. 44 (EAN 9780060588281, Hardcover) New York Times 12/05/2004 pg. 54 (EAN 9780060588281, Hardcover) Booklist Editors Choice/Adult 01/15/2005 pg. 775 (EAN 9780060588281, Hardcover) Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2004 pg. 318 (EAN 9780060588281, Hardcover) ALA Notable Children's Books 02/15/2005 pg. 1015 (EAN 9780060588281, Hardcover) Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/2005 pg. 775 (EAN 9780060588281, Hardcover) School Library Journal 04/01/2005 pg. 36 (EAN 9780060588281, Hardcover) Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2006 pg. 891 (EAN 9780060588281, Hardcover) People Weekly 11/10/2008 pg. 102 (EAN 9780060588281, Hardcover) Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2010 pg. 1352 (EAN 9780060588281, Hardcover) School Library Journal 05/01/2012 pg. 52 (EAN 9780545374163, DVD-Video) Contributor Bio:  Henkes, Kevin Kevin Henkes is the author of Junonia, Sun & Spoon, Bird Lake Moon, and the Newbery Honor Books The Year of Billy Miller and Olive's Ocean. 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 Kitten's First Full Moon, for which he was awarded the Caldecott Medal. Mr. Henkes is also the creator of a series of books starring mouse characters, including the Penny books for beginning readers, Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, Chrysanthemum, and Owen, for which he was awarded a Caldecott Honor. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin.