Kitten’s First Full Moon

$15.99

Hardcover
Author: Kevin Henkes
Illustrator: Kevin Henkes
Publisher: Greenwillow
Publish Date: March 2004
Language: English
Reading Level: 2.3
EAN: 9780060588281

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Overview

This nationally bestselling picture book about a kitten, the moon, and a bowl of milk, written by the celebrated author and illustrator Kevin Henkes, was awarded a Caldecott Medal.

From one of the most celebrated and beloved picture book creators working in the field today comes a memorable new character and a suspenseful adventure just right for reading and sharing at home and in the classroom. 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 brief text, large type, and luminescent pictures play second fiddle to the star of this classic picture book–brave, sweet and lucky Kitten! “Henkes’s text, reminiscent of Margaret Wise Brown’s work in the elemental words, rhythms, and appealing sounds, tells a warm, humorous story that’s beautifully extended in his shimmering, gray-toned artwork.”–ALA Booklist

Indefatigable Kitten is a role model for all ages–taking chances, picking herself up when she fails, trying out new strategies to get what she wants, and figuring out when enough is enough.

Winner of the Caldecott Medal, an ALA Notable Book, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book, and winner of the Charlotte Zolotow Award.

Details

Pages: 40
Dimensions: 10.1 x 10.2 x 0.5 in
Lexile Score: 450
Interest Level: Lower Grade (LG)
Point Value: 0.5
ISBN: 0060588284

Awards

2006 Red Clover Award - Nominee (Picture Book)
2005 Book Sense Book of the Year Award - Honor Book (Children's Illustrated)
2005 Caldecott Medal - Winner (Picture Book)
2005 Midwest Booksellers' Choice Award - Winner (Children's Picture)
2004 Parents Choice Award (Spring) (1998-2007) - Winner (Gold)