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Kitten's First Full Moon
Henkes employs boldly outlined organic shapes and shades of black, white, and gray with rose undertones on creamy paper to tell a simple story of a kitten who mistakes the moon for a bowl of milk. The moon, the flowers, the fireflies' lights, and the kitten's eyes create a comforting circle motif. The gouache and colored-pencil illustrations project a varied page design that rhythmically paces the spare text.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2005 (Medal Winner)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780060588281
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Olive's Ocean
Twelve-year-old Martha receives a page from the journal of a classmate, Olive, who has died in an accident. Olive's entry about a desire to be Martha's friend, to see the ocean, and to become a writer propels Martha into a journey from childhood to the brink of adolescence.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2004 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: 0-06-053543-1
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Owen
A preschooler mouse, Owen, and his concerned parents confront a classic childhood drama: releasing the trusty, fuzzy blanket. Confident economical line and inspired layout convey Owen's spirited tenacity as he dances toward greater independence.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1994 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780688114497
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A Parade of Elephants
Five elephants march in a line, up and down, under and over, and round and round, introducing simple concepts to very young children in this perfectly delightful confection.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780062668271
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Penny and Her Marble
Penny has second thoughts after picking up a beautiful, blue marble from her neighbor's yard. Was it wrong to take this treasure? Penny's moral dilemma is explored with emotional truth in four brief chapters. Henkes' soft-hued watercolors perfectly capture Penny's joy and agony.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2014 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780062082039
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Waiting
In this gentle story of five animal figurines waiting together by the window, readers and characters meet new friends, observe the unhurried passage of the seasons, and anticipate what may come next. -
The Year of Billy Miller
Seven-year-old Billy Miller starts second grade with a bump on his head and a lot of worries, but during the year he develops better relationships with his teacher, his little sister, and his parents, and celebrates a quiet triumph of his own.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2014 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780062268129