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Kevin Henkes
Bright illustrations paired with interactive call-and-response questions tell of what makes a house a home.
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"Delightfully superb."-Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"Henkes is a master."-The Horn Book (starred review)
"Captivating. "-Booklist (starred review)
A stand-alone companion to two-time Newbery Honor author Kevin Henkes's award-winning, bestselling, and…
One hot simmer day Wemberly finds that patience - just like a frosty treat - will go a long way.
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My favorite, said Owen when he saw the marshmallow chick. My favorite, you will say when you read this book.
When can waiting for a party be both a trick and a treat Just ask Julius!
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
One bright spring day a little white rabbit sets out from home on an adventure. What does he find Look! Everything is new.Anything is possible… .
Meet Penny, the sweet and curious mouse, in Caldecott Medalist and bestselling author Kevin Henkes’s instant classic story for young readers, perfect for fans Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse, Owen, and…
Everything is new and anything is possible for Little White Rabbit! –Page 4 of cover.
Lilly, Chrysanthemum, Owen, Wemberly, Sheila Rae, Julius, Chester, and Wendell-all the beloved characters and stories in one lavish volume featuring brand-new jacket artwork, fun family reading tips, story activities to…
This stand-alone companion to two-time Newbery Honor author Kevin Henkes’s award-winning, acclaimed, and bestselling The Year of Billy Miller, Billy Miller Makes a Wish is a laugh-out-loud funny and accessible…
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A stand-alone companion to two-time Newbery Honor author Kevin Henkes’s award-winning, bestselling, and acclaimed The Year of Billy Miller and Billy Miller Makes a Wish.
When twelve-year-old Ben visits his uncle in Oregon, he feels caught in the strained relationship between his mother and her brother while he also begins to accept himself as an…
Lilly, a mouse of decided feelings, feels that her new brother, Julius, leaves much to be desired. When cousin Garland says all the things Lilly has been saying about Julius…
Curtis has been a mail carrier for 42 years. Today is his last day, and all the mailboxes are filled with surprises–cards and candies, aftershave lotion, and even a pencil…
A mouse named Wemberly, who worries about everything, finds that she has a whole list of things to worry about when she faces the first day of nursery school.
Two picture book masters create a hypnotic, elemental, bold, and majestically illustrated adventure story about a little boy who wakes up bored–and about what happens next. Full color.
When Kitten mistakes the full moon for a bowl of milk, she ends up tired, wet, and hungry trying to reach it.
The Vorlob family is getting ready for the new baby, soon to arrive. The preparations include painting a mural in the baby’s nursery and making a list of possible names…
Now in paperback–the latest novel by the Newbery Honoree. Wedge wants his old life back. Instead, he’s faced with the unpleasant and unwanted task of getting to know–and accepting–his new…
After the death of his grandmother, ten-year-old Spoon tries to find the perfect artifact to preserve his memories of her.
Fanny has wanted a dog all her life. For a brief moment her dream came true, but then her father decided the puppy brought too much chaos to his neat…
Told in alternating voices, this smart and engaging middle grade novel from the beloved Kevin Henkes is the story of two boys coming together in friendship as they struggle with…
Beautiful illustrations infused with the color of the seasons, a deeply satisfying text, and a huggable old bear remembering the cub he once was make for an outstanding new picture…
A bad day can turn into a good one! It’s a bad day for a little yellow bird who loses his favorite tail feather, a little white dog whose leash…
The week of her 10th birthday, Alice and her parents go to Sanibel Island, Florida, just as they do every year. But this time some of the people who are…
Penny loves her new doll. The doll is absolutely perfect, from her head to her toes. But Penny’s doll needs a name. What should Penny call her?
Penny feels guilty after taking a beautiful blue marble that she sees in Mrs. Goodwin’s grass, but gets a pleasant surprise when she goes to return it the next day.
In the third easy-to-read book about Penny the mouse, written by Caldecott Medalist and bestselling author Kevin Henkes, Penny finds a beautiful marble on her neighbor’s lawn and must decide…
Come explore the four seasons with Old Bear
Seven-year-old Billy Miller starts second grade with a bump on his head and a lot of worries, but by the end of the year he has developed good relationships with…
This is the paperback edition of the acclaimed #1 New York Times bestseller by Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes.What is the single most thrilling thing that could happen to Lilly in…
Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes’s Egg tells an unforgettable story about four eggs, one big surprise, and an unlikely friendship. This sturdy board book edition is a classic read-alone or read-aloud…
From one of the most beloved picture book creators of today comes a memorable new character and a suspenseful adventure. Kitten sees her first full moon, but she thinks it’s…
New York Times-bestselling and Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes follows five joyful elephants as they march from dawn to dusk.
A picture book from award-winning husband-and-wife team Kevin Henkes and Laura Dronzek, creators of the critically acclaimed Birds. The perfect book for introducing concepts of spring and language to an…
A gentle story of patience. -Horn Book (starred review) Caldecott Medal-winner Kevin Henkes’s award-winning and bestselling mouse, Penny, stars in an irresistible story about anticipation, disappointment, and a brand-new sled.
Chrysanthemum loves her name, until she starts going to school and the other children make fun of it.
"Enchantingly simple."-The Wall Street Journal
"Brilliant."-The Horn Book (starred review)
"Viewers will love playing seek and find."-Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review)
Caldecott Medal winner and #1…
Celebrates the big things and little things in the world and everything in between.
Chrysanthemum loved her name … until she went to school. I’m named after my grandmother , said Victoria. You’re named after a flower . Chrysanthemum wilted. Nothing got any better–until…
Owen is attached to his fuzzy yellow blanket–and he won’t give it up. But when school starts, Owen’s mother knows just what to do. Full color. 1994 Caldecott Honor Book.
Lilly, the indomitable mouse-child from Chester’s Way and Julius, the Baby of the World, returns in a story about school. Lilly loves everything about school: the pointy pencils, the squeaky…
Poor Sophie. What could be worse than spending the weekend with Wendell? When the children play house, Wendell is the mother, the father, and the five children–Sophie is the dog…
Sheila Rae is not afraid of anything. She walks backward with her eyes closed, steps on every crack, growls at stray dogs, and bares her teeth at stray cats. But…
Mum and Dad don’t believe that Jessica exists, but Ruthie knows the girl she played with was real. When Ruthie starts school, Mum and Dad are hopeful that she will…
An owl, puppy, bear, bunny, and pig wait for marvelous things to happen.
.. .This audio version features excellent narration, mouse-like voices and delightful sound effects…a must purchase… - School Library Journal