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Kitten's First Full Moon
by Kevin Henkes

Kitten's First Full Moon Cover

Awards

Winner of the 2005 Caldecott Medal
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Powells.com Staff Pick

This Caldecott-award winning book by perennial favorite Kevin Henkes is a fabulous choice for the youngest kids because of the warm, inviting illustrations and simple tale.
Recommended by Jill S., Powells.com

Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

What a night! The moon is full. Kitten is hungry and inquisitive and brave and fast and persistent and unlucky... then lucky!

Review:

"The narrative and visual pacing will keep children entranced, and the determined young heroine and her comical quest will win them over." Publishers Weekly

Review:

"The rhythmic text and delightful artwork ensure storytime success. Kids will surely applaud this cat's irrepressible spirit." School Library Journal

Review:

"[A]rtful in its gracelessness and naivete, just like a kitten. Simply charming." Kirkus Reviews

Review:

"'What a night!' Kitten concludes. What a picture book!" The Washington Post

Synopsis:

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 a bowl of milk and tries to get at it.
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About the Author

Kevin Henkes was awarded the 2005 Caldecott Medal for Kitten's First Full Moon. He is the creator of several picture books featuring his mouse characters, including Lilly's Big Day, the #1 New York Times Bestseller Wemberly Worried, the Caldecott Honor Book Owen, and the beloved Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse. Mr. Henkes also writes for older children. His novels include the Newbery Honor Book Olive's Ocean, The Birthday Room, and Sun & Spoon. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin.

Kevin Henkes vive en Madison, Wisconsin. La primera luna llena de Gatita es su trigesimocuarto libro para niños; todos fueron publicados por Greenwillow Books. Sus novelas incluyen el libro de Honor Newbery Olive's Ocean. Entre sus libros ilustrados se cuentan el éxito de librería No. 1 del New York Times Wemberly Worried, el libro de Honor Caldecott Owen, y el apreciado Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780060588281
Author:
Henkes, Kevin
Publisher:
Greenwillow Books
Author:
Henkes, Kevin
Subject:
Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks
Subject:
Animals
Subject:
Cats
Subject:
Humorous Stories
Subject:
Animals - Cats
Subject:
Social Situations - New Experience
Subject:
Social Issues - New Experience
Publication Date:
March 2004
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
from P
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
40
Dimensions:
10.31x10.32x.41 in. .95 lbs.
Children's Book Type:
Picture / Wordless
Age Level:
04-UP
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