Kevin Henkes
Author
Publisher
Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Appears on list
Formats
Description
Animals and children alike watch as the world transforms from the dark and dead of winter to a full and blooming spring.
"In this beautiful board book for young children, Caldecott Medalist and Newbery Honor author Kevin Henkes uses striking imagery, repetition, and alliteration to introduce basic concepts of language and the changing of the seasons. And acclaimed artist Laura Dronzek’s gorgeous, lush paintings show the transformation from...
2) Birds
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Fascinated by the colors, shapes, sounds, and movements of the many different birds she sees through her window, a little girl is happy to discover that she and they have something in common.
"Perfect for the small dreamers and naturalists in your life, this critically acclaimed picture book is from the award-winning husband-and-wife team of Kevin Henkes and Laura Dronzek. With a fine eye for detail, a girl observes and describes birds—their sizes,...
3) Waiting
Author
Publisher
Greenwillow Books
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An owl, puppy, bear, bunny, and pig wait for marvelous things to happen.
8) A house
Author
Publisher
Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Language
English
Formats
Description
Using interactive questions, declarative sentences, basic shapes and a limited color palette, this board book about family, community and belonging explores what makes a house a home.
"Caldecott Medal winner and #1 New York Times–bestselling author Kevin Henkes explores family, community, and belonging in this stunning board book. Brimming with interactive call-and-response questions, A House is a timeless and irresistible must-have for both...
Author
Series
Penny (Kevin Henkes) volume 4
Publisher
Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Penny has a new sled, but will it ever snow?
Author
Series
Penny (Kevin Henkes) volume 3
Publisher
Greenwillow Books
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Penny feels guilty after taking a beautiful blue marble that she sees in Mrs. Goodwin's grass, but gets a pleasant surprise when she goes to return it the next day.
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Formats
Description
From two-time Newbery Honor and New York Timesbestselling author Kevin Henkes, this timeless novel about loss, loneliness, and friendship tells the story of the spring break that changes seventh-grader Amelia Albrights life forever.Amelia Albright dreams about going to Florida for spring break like everyone else in her class, but her fathera cranky and stubborn English professorhas decided Florida is too much adventure.Now Amelia is stuck at home...
13) So happy!
Author
Publisher
Greenwillow Books
Pub. Date
c2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Brief text and illustrations tell the story of a boy, a rabbit, and a seed.
Series
Publisher
Weston Woods
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Description
Compilation of three video adaptations of Henkes' picture books. Chrysanthemum: Chrysanthemum thinks her name is absolutely perfect - until the kids at school make fun of her. It takes a special friend to change her classmates' minds. Owen: Owen isn't happy when his parents won't let him bring Fuzzy, his beloved yellow blanket, to school. Luckily, Owen's mother has the perfect solution. A Weekend with Wendell: Sleepovers are usually fun, but spending...