Chrysanthemum: A First Day of School Book for Kids

Awards:   Winner of ALA Notable Children's Book (United States). Winner of ALA Notable Children’s Book (United States). Winner of Horn Book Fanfare (United States).
Author:   Kevin Henkes ,  Kevin Henkes
Publisher:   HarperCollins Publishers Inc
ISBN:  

9780062983374


Pages:   32
Publication Date:   25 June 2020
Recommended Age:   From 4 to 8 years
Format:   Paperback
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Awards

  • Winner of ALA Notable Children's Book (United States).
  • Winner of ALA Notable Children’s Book (United States).
  • Winner of Horn Book Fanfare (United States).

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Author:   Kevin Henkes ,  Kevin Henkes
Publisher:   HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Imprint:   Greenwillow Books
Dimensions:   Width: 22.90cm , Height: 0.30cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   0.154kg
ISBN:  

9780062983374


ISBN 10:   0062983377
Pages:   32
Publication Date:   25 June 2020
Recommended Age:   From 4 to 8 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Children / Juvenile
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock   Availability explained
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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. -- <strong><em>Kirkus Reviews </em>(starred review)</strong> This sensitive story will strike a chord with young children. -- School Library Journal <strong>(starred review)</strong> 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. -- <em>Kirkus Reviews </em><strong>(starred review)</strong> This sensitive story will strike a chord with young children. -- School Library Journal <strong>(starred review)</strong> 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 (pointered review) This sensitive story will strike a chord with young children. -- School Library Journal <strong>(starred review)</strong> Perfectly executed in words and illustration, Chrysanthemum exemplifies Henkes's talent for creating true picture stories for young audiences . . . -- The Horn Book (starred review) Chrysanthemum exemplifies Henkes's talent for creating true picture stories for young audiences. -- Horn Book <strong>(starred review)</strong> Nicely structured, wittily told, and universal in its appeal. -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books


Author Information

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 Sun Flower Lion, A Parade of Elephants, Chrysanthemum, and the beloved Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in a house in Madison, Wisconsin.

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