Kevin Henkes has been praised both as a writer and as an
illustrator and is the recipient of the Children's Literature
Legacy Award for his lasting contribution to literature for
children. He received the Caldecott Medal for Kitten's First Full
Moon; Caldecott Honors for Waiting and Owen; two Newbery Honors,
one for Olive's Ocean and one for The Year of Billy Miller; and
Geisel Honors for Waiting and Penny and Her Marble. His other books
include The World and Everything in It; A House; A Parade of
Elephants; Chrysanthemum; and the beloved Lilly's Purple Plastic
Purse. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in Madison,
Wisconsin.
Kevin Henkes has been praised both as a writer and as an
illustrator and is the recipient of the Children's Literature
Legacy Award for his lasting contribution to literature for
children. He received the Caldecott Medal for Kitten's First Full
Moon; Caldecott Honors for Waiting and Owen; two Newbery Honors,
one for Olive's Ocean and one for The Year of Billy Miller; and
Geisel Honors for Waiting and Penny and Her Marble. His other books
include The World and Everything in It; A House; A Parade of
Elephants; Chrysanthemum; and the beloved Lilly's Purple Plastic
Purse. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin.
"Henkes's language and humor are impeccably fresh, his cozy illustrations sensitive and funny, his little asides to adults an unobtrusive delight. . . . Another winner from this perceptive artist." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"This sensitive story will strike a chord with young children." -- School Library Journal (starred review)"Perfectly executed in words and illustration, Chrysanthemum exemplifies Henkes's talent for creating true picture stories for young audiences." -- The Horn Book (starred review)"Nicely structured, wittily told, and universal in its appeal." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"Henkes's language and humor are impeccably fresh, his cozy illustrations sensitive and funny, his little asides to adults an unobtrusive delight. . . . Another winner from this perceptive artist." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"This sensitive story will strike a chord with young children." -- School Library Journal (starred review)"Perfectly executed in words and illustration, Chrysanthemum exemplifies Henkes's talent for creating true picture stories for young audiences." -- The Horn Book (starred review)"Nicely structured, wittily told, and universal in its appeal." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"Henkes's language and humor are impeccably fresh, his cozy illustrations sensitive and funny, his little asides to adults an unobtrusive delight." -- Kirkus Reviews (pointered review)"Chrysanthemum exemplifies Henkes's talent for creating true picture stories for young audiences.""-- The Horn Book "(starred review)
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