PERHAPS A GIFT VOUCHER FOR MUM?: MOTHER'S DAY
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. 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.
“Through the earnest and oh-so-lovable Penny, Henkes speaks to children’s natural sensibilities and feelings . . . A gentle story of patience . . . at its conclusion readers will be met with unexpected beauty.” — Horn Book (starred review) “Henkes has created yet another charming tale that's acutely in touch with a child's thinking and emotions . . . Another delightful addition to the Penny series.” — Kirkus Reviews “Five chapters with short sentences, word repetition, and sweet illustrations on every page will have new readers enthusiastic about . . . the life of the little mouse and her family.” — School Library Journal
