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When I found out on January 26th that I'd won the Legacy Award, I was ecstatic. However, it didn't take me long--about an hour!--to start fretting about my speech. That's [...]

The picture book texts I love most are those that are so succinct that not one word can be extracted and not one word need be added. Those that get [...]

I decided when I was a teenager that I wanted to write and illustrate children's books. I'd always considered myself an artist, but when I was in high school I [...]

A personal narrative is presented which discusses author's first visit to the periodical's offices, highlighting the excitement of seeing his work reviewed and compared to renowned authors and the lasting impact of that experience on his career as a children's book author and illustrator.

Egg is a graphic novel for preschoolers about four eggs, one big surprise, and an unlikely friend-ship. This story introduces young children to four eggs. One is blue, one is [...]

In 1981, when he was a teenager and a student, Kevin Henkes published his first book. All Alone is a picture book about a small boy considering the many good [...]

Lilly has big plans to be the flower girl the minute her teacher, Mr. Slinger, announces he is getting married. But her big plans do not align with the teacher's [...]

Before I became a parent, I would never have believed that a sixteen-month-old could have strong tastes when it comes to choosing books. But my son knows exactly what he [...]

Presents ideas and tips for teaching the art of reading to primary students with reference to Kevin Henkes' book "Chester's Way." Plot of the story; Moral lesson of the story; Benefits of writing journals.

The article focuses on the development of the children's book "Lilly's Big Day," by Kevin Henkes. An analysis of the writing process for "Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse" is provided. Henkes discusses the inspirational sources for "Lilly's Big Day." Henkes, an author and illustrator, reflects on Lilly's career in print.

Interviews Kevin Henkes, an author and illustrator in Madison, Wisconsin. Awards received by Henkes; Books written by Henkes; Accomplishments of Henkes.

Presents the favorite books of the author's son. `More, More, More, Said the Baby,' by Vera B. Williams; `Truck and School Bus,' by Donald Crews; `Tractor,' by Craig Brown; `Little Donkey Close Your Eyes,' by Margaret Wise Brown, illustrated by Ashley Wolff; More.