KEVIN HENKES Childrens Author and Illustrator

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KEVIN HENKES Childrens Author and Illustrator

• Created by Michelle Iedema
• June 4, 2003

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ALL ALONEKevins First Childrens
Book

• It is fun to spend time with friends, but
  sometimes it is nice to be by yourself.
• Read this book to see what you can do all by
  yourself.

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CHRYSANTHEMUM

• Chrysanthemum loves her name until she starts
  going to school and the other children make fun
  of it.
• Read to find out if she likes her name by the
  end of the book.

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OWEN

• Owen had a fuzzy yellow blanket. Owens teacher
  thought that he was too old for a blanket.
• Read this book to find out how Owens parents
  solve the problem.

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CHESTERS WAY

• Chester and Wilson did everything together. Then,
  Lilly moved into the neighborhood.
• Read this book to find out if Lilly takes over
  the neighborhood.

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Lillys Purple Plastic Purse

• Lilly is upset when her teacher takes the new
  purse that she has been showing off to her
  friends.
• Read this book to see if Lilly gets her purse
  back.

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WEMBERLY WORRIED

• Wemberly, who worries about everything, finds she
  has too much to worry about the first day of
  school.
• Read this book to see if Wemberly enjoys her
  first day of school.

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SHEILA RAE THE BRAVE

• The boastful and fearless Sheila Rae decides to
  go home from school by taking a new route.
• Read this book to find out if Sheila Rae will
  make it home or not.

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JULIUS

• Lilly is convinced that the arrival of her new
  baby brother is the worst thing that happened.
• Read this book to see if she changes her mind
  when her cousin comes to visit.

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Owens Marshmallow Chick

• My favorite, said Owen when he saw the
  marshmallow chick.
• Read this book to see if you will say my
  favorite.

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JESSICA

• Ruthie does everything with her imaginary friend.
• Read this book to find out if Jessicas mother
  likes her imaginary friend.

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Bailey Goes Camping

• Baileys brother and sister said he wasnt old
  enough to go camping.
• Read to see if Bailey is able to go camping
  without leaving his house.

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Meet Kevin Henkes

• I remember drawing at a very early age. I loved
  it. My parents and teachers told me I was good
  at itthat made me love it all the more.
• First book published when he was 19 years old.

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Henkes creates picture books that end with some
conflict being happily resolved.

• Henkes keen eye and ear and his gentle wit keep
  his books fresh and his readers coming back for
  more.

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REFERENCES

• http//www.spaghettibookclub.org/
• http//www.kevinhankes.com
• http//www.carolhurst.com/authors/khenkes.html
• http//www.nccil.org/exhibit/henkes.html