This is a 20 day reading workshop unit which uses books by kevin henkes to examine characters and theme. Childrens authorskevin henkes wikibooks, open books for. Kevin henkes draws lilly, one of his most beloved picture book. Mar 25, 2011 we kept our comparisons simple by focusing on the characters, settings, problem, and solution for each book. Henkes writes and illustrates childrens picture books, many of which feature mice as their main characters. What matters is the book and the world it brings you. All alone while he was a freshman in college awards. Childrens author who wrote and illustrated the newbery medalfinalist book, olives ocean. Mice are popular characters in kevin henkes s books.
Award winning childrens book author and illustrator, kevin henkes, drawing one of his most beloved characters, lilly. Kevin henkes is an awardwinning author and illustrator of many books for children of all ages. This guide includes lessonplanning resources, including discussion questions and activities for kittens first full moon, a good day, chrysanthemum, owen, wemberly worried, lillys purple plastic purse, and lillys. As an illustrator he won the caldecott medal for kittens first full moon 2004. Readaloud of chrysanthemum by kevin henkes youtube. Character traits kevin henkes teachers pay teachers. Books by kevin henkes cooperative childrens book center. Lilly does things differently than chester and wilson. Use the link to view some of the other lessons shared. Teaching character traits using the kevin henkes mouse books. Kevin henkes character descriptions kevin henkes, author. This book is also a great read aloud for teachers and parents. Two of his books were newbery medal honor books, olives ocean in 2004 and the year of billy miller in 2014.
See more ideas about author studies, kevin henkes and kevin henkes books. Henkess illustrationsspeak volumes through simple details, managing to express pure joy in just the arched shape of an eye or the angle of an ear. A picture book guide develop childrens interest in reading with picture books by kevin henkes. Henkes wrote his first book during his freshman year in college. 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. The past few weeks we have been immersed in my favorite books of the whole year. Timeless, beautiful, and deeply heartfelt, this picture book celebrates the greatest joys of childhood, including imaginative play, changing seasons, and friendship. Also, kevin henkes books support vocabulary development of tier 2 rti words. Sep 01, 2015 five toys ranged on a windowsill exemplify existential pleasure. This is a readaloud story of the book chrysanthemum.
Tweezers, sees owen playing with the blanket, she suggests ways for owens parents to try to get owen to get rid of fuzzy before its time for him to start school. Chrysanthemum published in 1991, many readers can relate to this book if they have been teased for something so personal, like a name. See all books authored by kevin henkes, including chrysanthemum, and lillys purple plastic purse, and more on. Kevin henkes is the author and illustrator of beloved childrens books for kids of all ages. We also made mobiles of the two main settings in the books. Henkes himself was firmly established as an outstanding and inimitable contributor to the. This set has over 45 pages of usable pages to take a closer look at kevin henkes and his clever books. His picture book waiting was named both a 2016 caldecott honor book and a geisel honor book.
He received the caldecott medal for kittens first full moon. Best of kevin henkes 62 books meet your next favorite book. Teaching character education with favorite kevin henkes book my students need a set of kevin henkes books including chrysanthemum, lilys purple plastic purse, and chester s wayto be used in an author study at the beginning of the year. 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. In waiting by kevin henkes, five toys sit on a windowsill awaiting weather patterns that make them happy. See more ideas about author studies, kevin henkes and book activities. He also received the prestigious caldecott medal for his 2004 work, kittens first full moon.
Close reading comprehension lessons plans for predictions, text details, characters, connections, and. Henkes matches the words to the illustrations perfectly, creating an experience as if we know chrysanthemum so well because we see and hear her every thought. Jacket art by kevin henkes lilly is a longtailed white mouse character who behaves like an indulged, reckless young human. May, 2007 speaking of which, where so many childrens book writers pass off their teacher characters as buffoons or drones, henkess teachers, rightly, are like gods come down to earth, objects of. Kevin henkes end of the unit idea kids take a character and make large. Im certain it is because the characters are quite relatable and so much like my first graders. Chester chrysanthemum julius lilly owen penny sheila rae wemberly wendell all mouse books. 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. With the introduction of lilly, another star was born. One of the benefits of reading aloud a kevin henkes book is the opportunity for reading instruction strategies that meet the needs of students at risk. Kevin henkes born november 27, 1960 is an american writer and illustrator of childrens books. In the mode of such pastelhued, minimalist delights as a good day 2007, henkes presents a pig with an umbrella, a bear with a kite, a puppy on a sled, an owl with spots, and a rabbit with stars this last is depicted as a springloaded rabbit head, rather like the innards of a jackinthebox. Teaching character education with favorite kevin henkes book. His picture book waiting was named both a 2016 caldecott.
Owen treats fuzzy, his blanket, like it is his best friend. The world of kevin henkes a p i c t u r e b o o k g uide it doesnt matter if youre the most popular kid in class when youre lost in a book. Book report students made story cubes with the elements of fiction. The bear is waiting for the wind, the owl is waiting for the moon, the pig is waiting for the rain, the puppy waits for the snow, and the rabbit is happy to just wait and watch. While i read these books they were all so interested. Explore childhood themes with a kevin henkes author study. Award winning childrens book author and illustrator, kevin henkes, drawing. Five friends sit happily on a windowsill, waiting for something amazing to happen. 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. Traditional characters chinese edition henkes, kevin on. Words of stone by henkes, kevin and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Sheila rae, the brave by kevin henkes is a wonderful story with a great lesson. This is a great document to use in your own lessons. The world of kevin henkes kevin henkes official website.
Kevin henkes author study lessons, ideas, printables. Lilly grabbed the worlds spotlight and focused it squarely on her cute. Wilson and chester are the best of friends, and thats the way it was. Find more information about kevin henkes videos, teaching resources, books, interviews, games, articles, and much more. His stories are a treat for both children and adults combining rhythmic prose and engaging artwork. Sheila rae the brave by kevin henkes is a beloved book. Teaching character traits using the kevin henkes mouse. It is my understanding that lillys purple plastic purse is the book that really launched kevin henkes from mere picture book drudgery to childrens book stardom. Many of his characters are mice kevin henkes thought of himself as just an artist until high school.
Discount prices on books by kevin henkes, including titles like sweeping up the heart. Books by kevin henkes cooperative childrens book center uw. With the release of that book in 1996, henkes gave the world of childrens literature a memorable new addition to its roster of cherished characters. Kevin henkes born november 27, 1960 is an american writer and illustrator of childrens. Though hed been churning out stories that spoke to kids and their qualms owen, chrysanthemum, etc. New york public librarys 100 titles for reading and sharing. Penny and her doll by kevin henkes, kevin henkes kirkus.
Henkes always excels at choosing justright names for his characters see chester, wilson, lilly, sheila rae and, of course, chrysanthemum and her absolutely perfect moniker, so this story seems particularly at home in his oeuvre. Kevin henkes uses strong characters in his mouse booksmaking them the perfect tool to use when studying character traits. It is specifically aligned with common core standards and provides day by day lesson plans, reading extension worksheets and cooperative learning activities. This book can used by teachers in the classroom to teach reading skills such as main idea, theme and character traits.
It is about a little girl who loves her name and has all the confidence in the world until she starts s. In this lesson, we will look at his background, some of his books, and the. This study covers 12 different with various options. Kevin henkes books list of books by author kevin henkes. The children drew sequence pictures of the books and made puppets of the mouse boys and mouse girls. Chesters way is a delightful book about friendship. This article was originally published in the five owls novemberdecember 1991. 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.
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