Below you will find activities to match three of kevin henkes most popular books. High school students present a popular story with original music, voice recordings, and sound effects. Reviewed in the united states on december 27, 2011. Kevin henkes is the winner of the 2020 childrens literature legacy award honoring an author or illustrator, published in the united states, whose books have made a significant and lasting contribution to literature for children. Ruthie has an imaginary friend who reflects ruthies feelings and takes the blame for whatever mischief is going onin spite of ruthies parents occasional exasperation. After reading several books by kevin henkes, discuss similarities. Kevin henkes books, author biography, and reading level. Use a venndiagram of tchart to compare and contrast two of the books. Kevin henkes lives with his family in madison, wisconsin. Two of his books were newbery medal honor books, olives ocean in 2004 and the year of billy miller in 2014. Kevin henkess jessica was the last book i picked up when i visited the newlyopened library in the otay ranch mall in chula vista, ca.
In a field that so many people seem to enter almost accidentally, kevin henkes pronounced henkus is a rare example of someone who actually set out to be a childrens book author and illustrator. The book, jessica, written and illustrated by kevin henkes, tells the story of a little girl named ruthie who has an imaginary friend named jessica. I always do a kevin henkes author study at the beginning of the year. Jessica by kevin henkes plus freebie kevin henkes, kevin. Lilly has starred in two picture books with her name in the title. The activities were shared by teaching heart visitors who entered the 2005 back to school contest. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Buy a discounted paperback of jessica online from australias leading online bookstore. After reading several books by kevin henkes, discuss similarities in their. Using mentor texts to teach craft lessons 7 henkes titles with writing skills and page numbers of examples. I came to a point where my writing was becoming more humorous, notes henkes, and thats where the illustrations started to change. He received the caldecott medal for kittens first full moon. Jessica by kevin henkes plus freebie kevin henkes, reading.
Her parents keep trying to convince ruthie that there is no jessica, but ruthie keeps insisting that there is. What are your favorite picture books by other authors and illustrators. I decided to make some activities that go along with the story for my. See all books authored by kevin henkes, including chrysanthemum, and lillys purple plastic purse, and more on. The kevin henkes unit includes extension activities for kevin henkes books. Feb 11, 2015 for the love of physics walter lewin may 16, 2011 duration. Kevin henkes has composed a series of books in which lilly the mouse is a main character. Waiting, by kevin henkes, who both illustrates and writes with a gentle and elegant style, creates an appealing cast of toys to get at the concept of waiting a tough one to convey to a. Almost every one of kevin s books have been selected for inclusion in ccbc choices, the bestof the year list of the cooperative childrens book center. Leafing through its pages, i thought that the book would be perfect for perfect picture book fridays hosted by susanna leonard hill, and for our bimonthly theme, girl.
Yesterday i posted about reading shhh by kevin henkes for the virtual book club for kids, and today i. Im certain it is because the characters are quite relatable and so much like my first graders. In this study, students will write about the lessons they learned from some of my favorite kevin henkes books. The distinct and wellknown illustration style of his mouse series is exemplified by his most popular picture book, chrysanthemum, which has sold more than a million copies and was named notable book for children by the american library association. Childrens authorskevin henkes wikibooks, open books for. See more ideas about kevin henkes, author studies and kevin henkes books. This bundle will provide you with activities to use after reading books about chrysanthemum, lilly, wemberly, and owen. Kevin henkes born november 27, 1960 is an american writer and illustrator of childrens books. Egg is a graphic novel for preschoolers about four eggs, one big surprise, and an unlikely friendship, by caldecott medalist and new york timesbestselling author kevin henkes. Third graders use illustrations and key details as they compare and contrast the books, lillys purple plastic purse and another story staring the. Egg is not only a perfect easter gift, but also a classic readalone and readaloud that will appeal all year long.
Kevin henkes is the awardwinning creator of many books for children, including the caldecott medal book kittens first full moon, the caldecott and geisel honor book waiting, the newbery honor books the year of billy miller and olives ocean, and several bestselling books about mice, including lillys purple plastic purse and chrysanthemum. Jessica extension students will create a wanted sign for a friend with good qualities. Teaching character traits using the kevin henkes mouse. Now these two hardcover books are available in a box full of lilly. This article was originally published in the five owls novemberdecember 1991.
See more ideas about kevin henkes, kevin henkes books and book activities. The book, jessica, written and illustrated by kevin henkes, tells the story of a little girl. As an illustrator he won the caldecott medal for kittens first full moon 2004. Most of the descriptions of his books that you will find here are the original annotations. She advise me that kevin henkes books are wonderful for young children.
Kevin henkes has written and illustrated myriad stories for children, including the caldecott honor book owen. Kevin henkes biography, including pronunciation of henkes name. The sturdy slipcase features art by kevin henkes and the package. Kevin henkes author study lessons, ideas, printables. On friday students can vote and the teacher graph their favorite k. Henkes uses humor to bring to life wendell, an extremely bossy character, a trait that we can all relate to, whether it be in ourselves, or someone that we know. Browse books by kevin henkes kittens first full moon. The book has minimal artwork and only a few sentences per page. Kevin henkes author study in the book owen, a little boy. Kevin henkes is the author and illustrator of beloved childrens books for kids of all ages.
Use the link to view some of the other lessons shared. Im sure young readers will enjoy this book as well. For the love of physics walter lewin may 16, 2011 duration. To have a book of mine win the caldecott medal was a wonderful honor, but it hasnt really changed anythingmost importantly, it hasnt changed the way i think about and approach my work. Most of the descriptions of his books that you will find here are the original annotations that have appeared in this annual publication since 1981. Looking for ways to use kevin henkes books in your classroom, library, or home. Buy chrysanthemum by kevin henkes online at alibris. Teaching character traits using the kevin henkes mouse books. In addition to his selfillustrated picture books, henkes has written picture books that others have illustrated, and a number of novels for young readers. From caldecott medalist and new york times bestselling author kevin henkes and the acclaimed painter laura dronzek, the bestselling and awardwinning creators of winter is here and in the middle of fall, this beautiful paperback edition of when spring comes is. The past few weeks we have been immersed in my favorite books of the whole year. And not that it will be news to the many fans of his 37 books or the judges who have made him the rare author. His other books include egg, old bear, a good day, chrysanthemum, and the beloved lillys purple plastic purse.
Jessica by kevin henkes is a very sweet story about a little girl, ruthie, and her imaginary friend jessica. Kevin henkes author study unit activities, crafts, printables, and more. Ruthies parents keep telling her that jessica isnt real, but she knows the jessica is. Jessica, in the book jessica, is the imaginary friend of a little girl this ones not. Kevin henkes books comprehension questions kevin henkes.
But when its time to line up, a girl asks to be ruthies partner. Students examine strategies for building and keeping friendships. Join to find the hottest teen books, connect with your favorite ya authors and meet new friends who share your reading interests. Jessica even finds her way to the first day of kindergarten, where ruthie makes her first visible friend. Lillys purple plastic purse by kevin henkessheila rae the brave by kevin henkesjulius the baby of the world by kevin henkeschrysanthemum by kevin henkes jessica by kevin henkeswemberlyworried by kevin henkeschesters way by kevin henkesowen b. Almost every one of kevins books have been selected for inclusion in ccbc choices, the bestoftheyear list of the cooperative childrens book center. Looking for ways to use kevin henkes books in your classroom. In 2004, henkes won another newbery honor for olives ocean. Jessica is ruthies imaginary friend, and she even comes to the first day of kindergarten. They listen to the book jessica by kevin henkes, create an information sheet about themselves that includes a selfportrait, and present their sheet to the class while the. Her parents hoped ruthie would find a friend at school who would replace jessica. Kevin henkess waiting, and more the new york times. Discount prices on books by kevin henkes, including titles like sweeping up the heart. She ate with ruthie, played with ruthie, and was sorry when ruthie was bad.
Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. Packed full of activities to keep your students enaged while studying kevin henkes beloved book. Reading comprehension strategies for all kevin henkes books. Kevin henkes writes mostly in the genre of modern fantasy, with talking animals that lead lives that could seem real. Jessica by kevin henkes and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Kevin henkes lesson plans for wemberly worried, more. Jun 14, 2012 from the music technology literacy project. Books by kevin henkes cooperative childrens book center. They do everything together and are the very best of friends.
Berthelot shares a few suggested activities that relate to the book. Still, jessica goes along for comfort on the first day of kindergarten. Kevin henkes books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. Kevin henkes is an awardwinning author and illustrator of many books for children of all ages. Kevin henkes books list of books by author kevin henkes. Explore childhood themes with a kevin henkes author study. A weekend with wendellanother of kevin henkes s mouse character books, this was the first mouse book to be published, in 1986. Words of stone by kevin henkes and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In this lesson, we will look at his background, some of his books, and the.