Henkes (Over 7,300 results)

Hardback. Condition: Good. There once was a boy, a rabbit, a magic seed, and a book. The boy, who was bored, went looking for something to do. The rabbit, who was curious, explored until he was lost. The seed was thirsty, but soon it grew and grew and grew. And the book? Turn the pages! It will make you so happy. "A satisfying look at the interplay of nature, time, and love." (Publishers Weekly). Lobel, Anita (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Good. From Caldecott Medalist and Newbery Honor author Kevin Henkes and the acclaimed painter Laura Dronzek, the bestselling and award-winning creators of Birds and In the Middle of Fall, this sturdy board book edition of When Spring Comes is perfect for the very youngest readers. Watch the world transform when spring comes In a starred review, School Library Journal called this delightful picture book, A must-have, joyful seasonal title for the youngest listeners.Before spring comes, the trees are dark sticks, the grass is brown, and the ground is covered in snow. But if you wait, leaves unfurl and flowers blossom, the grass turns green, and the mounds of snow shrink and shrink. Spring brings baby birds, sprouting seeds, rain and mud, and puddles. You can feel it and smell it and hear it--and you can read it In this beautiful board book edition 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 quiet, cold winter to the newborn spring. In a starred review, The Horn Book said, This joyful reflection is as welcome as spotting the first brave crocus. Laura Dronzek (illustrator).…

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Hardback. Condition: Good. There once was a boy, a rabbit, a magic seed, and a book. The boy, who was bored, went looking for something to do. The rabbit, who was curious, explored until he was lost. The seed was thirsty, but soon it grew and grew and grew. And the book? Turn the pages! It will make you so happy. "A satisfying look at the interplay of nature, time, and love." (Publishers Weekly). Lobel, Anita (illustrator).…

Condition: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.

Hardback. Condition: Good. ?Delightfully superb.??Kirkus Reviews (starred review)?Henkes is a master.??The Horn Book (starred review)?Captivating. ??Booklist (starred review)A stand-alone companion to two-time Newbery Honor author Kevin Henkes?s award-winning, bestselling, and acclaimed The Year of Billy Miller and Billy Miller Makes a Wish. This short, humorous, and accessible novel for newly independent readers stars Billy?s younger sister, Sal, and chronicles an eventful holiday season at the Miller house.Oh, Sal is illustrated in black-and-white throughout by the author, and is perfect for fans of Ramona, Ivy + Bean, and Dory Fantasmagory.The Miller family is celebrating its first holiday with the new baby. Billy is excited that Uncle Jake is visiting, but nothing about this holiday season is making Billy?s little sister Sal happy. The baby is a noisy nuisance and hogging all of Mama?s attention. Plus, the baby doesn?t even have a name yet. To make matters worse, Sal lost the very best gift that Santa gave her!Will Sal find her present? Will the Millers find a name for the baby? Will Billy always be an annoying big brother?The holiday season (and life with the Millers) is full of surprises?and warmth, kindness, family, celebration, and love?in the hands of award-winning author Kevin Henkes. Illustrated throughout with black-and-white art by the author, Oh, Sal is an excellent choice for early elementary grades, as well as a terrific family and classroom read-aloud for any time of the year.A stand-alone companion to The Year of Billy Miller (a Newbery Honor Book) and Billy Miller Makes a Wish.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. "Filled with emotionally complex characters and riveting, poignant moments, along with plenty of humor, Still Sal is not to be missed." ?BookPage (starred review)Kirkus Best Middle Grade Books of 2024!A stand-alone companion to two-time Newbery Honor author Kevin Henkes?s award-winning and acclaimed The Year of Billy Miller. With themes of family, friendship, and resilience, this very funny school story focuses on Billy?s little sister, Sal, and her first day of school. For fans of Ramona, Ivy + Bean, and The Penderwicks. Sal has been looking forward to first grade for a long time. But her excitement quickly turns to disappointment when she learns that her best friend, Griff, is in the other first-grade classroom and has the most popular teacher. Then Sal?s name is spelled wrong on her name tag, she trips in front of the cool fifth graders, and her self-portrait doesn?t turn out the way she wanted it to. In fact, everything about school is an absolute disaster. Poor Sal!Luckily for Sal, she has understanding parents, a terrific new teacher, and empathetic friends who remind her that it takes time to adjust to change. And sure enough, after a few days, Sal feels like herself again.Still Sal highlights themes of family, friendship, social and emotional growth, resilience, and adapting to change. The fourth stand-alone book in the Miller Family sequence includes black-and-white illustrations by Caldecott Medal winner Kevin Henkes on almost every page.The Miller Family books are an excellent choice for:Early elementary gradesReaders ready for a short novelFamily and classroom read-alouds. Henkes, Kevin (illustrator).…

Hardback. Condition: Good. This nationally bestselling picture book about a kitten, the moon, and a bowl of milk, written by the celebrated author and illustrator Kevin Henkes, was awarded a Caldecott Medal. From one of the most celebrated and beloved picture book creators working in the field today comes a memorable new character and a suspenseful adventure just right for reading and sharing at home and in the classroom. It is Kitten's first full moon, and when she sees it she thinks it is a bowl of milk in the sky. And she wants it. Does she get it? Well, no . . . and yes. What a night! A brief text, large type, and luminescent pictures play second fiddle to the star of this classic picture book--brave, sweet and lucky Kitten! "Henkes's text, reminiscent of Margaret Wise Brown's work in the elemental words, rhythms, and appealing sounds, tells a warm, humorous story that's beautifully extended in his shimmering, gray-toned artwork."--ALA Booklist Indefatigable Kitten is a role model for all ages--taking chances, picking herself up when she fails, trying out new strategies to get what she wants, and figuring out when enough is enough. Winner of the Caldecott Medal, an ALA Notable Book, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book, and winner of the Charlotte Zolotow Award. Henkes, Kevin (illustrator).…

Hardback. Condition: Fair. This nationally bestselling picture book about a kitten, the moon, and a bowl of milk, written by the celebrated author and illustrator Kevin Henkes, was awarded a Caldecott Medal. From one of the most celebrated and beloved picture book creators working in the field today comes a memorable new character and a suspenseful adventure just right for reading and sharing at home and in the classroom. It is Kitten's first full moon, and when she sees it she thinks it is a bowl of milk in the sky. And she wants it. Does she get it? Well, no . . . and yes. What a night! A brief text, large type, and luminescent pictures play second fiddle to the star of this classic picture book--brave, sweet and lucky Kitten! "Henkes's text, reminiscent of Margaret Wise Brown's work in the elemental words, rhythms, and appealing sounds, tells a warm, humorous story that's beautifully extended in his shimmering, gray-toned artwork."--ALA Booklist Indefatigable Kitten is a role model for all ages--taking chances, picking herself up when she fails, trying out new strategies to get what she wants, and figuring out when enough is enough. Winner of the Caldecott Medal, an ALA Notable Book, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book, and winner of the Charlotte Zolotow Award. Henkes, Kevin (illustrator).…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. There once was a boy, a rabbit, a magic seed, and a book. The boy, who was bored, went looking for something to do. The rabbit, who was curious, explored until he was lost. The seed was thirsty, but soon it grew and grew and grew. And the book? Turn the pages! It will make you so happy. "A satisfying look at the interplay of nature, time, and love." (Publishers Weekly). Lobel, Anita (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Lilly loves everything about school, especially her cool teacher, Mr. Slinger. But when Lilly brings her purple plastic purse and its treasures to school and can't wait until sharing time, Mr. Slinger confiscates her prized possessions. Lilly's fury leads to revenge and then to remorse and she sets out to make amends.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Wendell was spending the weekend at Sophie's house. Playing house, Wendell was the mother, the father, and the children; Sophie was the dog. Playing bakery, Wendell was the baker; Sophie got to be the sweet roll. Wendell shone his flashlight in Sophie's eyes when she tried to sleep. But when he gave her a new hairdo with shaving cream, it was the last straw, and Sophie made up a game that left Wendell speechless for a time -- and won the day for friendship. Henkes, Kevin (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Penny loves her new doll. The doll is absolutely perfect, from her head to her toes. But Penny's doll needs a name. What should Penny call her. Henkes, Kevin (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Penny loves her new doll. The doll is absolutely perfect, from her head to her toes. But Penny's doll needs a name. What should Penny call her. Henkes, Kevin (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Penny loves her new doll. The doll is absolutely perfect, from her head to her toes. But Penny's doll needs a name. What should Penny call her. Henkes, Kevin (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Wendell was spending the weekend at Sophie's house. Playing house, Wendell was the mother, the father, and the children; Sophie was the dog. Playing bakery, Wendell was the baker; Sophie got to be the sweet roll. Wendell shone his flashlight in Sophie's eyes when she tried to sleep. But when he gave her a new hairdo with shaving cream, it was the last straw, and Sophie made up a game that left Wendell speechless for a time -- and won the day for friendship. Henkes, Kevin (illustrator).…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Lilly loves her chocolate heart. Will she save it? Forever and ever? What do you think? This sweet and simple board book for the youngest readers features Lilly, star of the Kevin Henkes classic Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse. The charming board books featuring favorite preschool characters from Kevin Henkes are: Julius's Candy Corn Lilly's Chocolate Heart Owen's Marshmallow Chick Sheila Rae's Peppermint Stick Wemberly's Ice-Cream Star All five are also available together in a collection: A Box of Treats. Henkes, Kevin (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Wendell was spending the weekend at Sophie's house. Playing house, Wendell was the mother, the father, and the children; Sophie was the dog. Playing bakery, Wendell was the baker; Sophie got to be the sweet roll. Wendell shone his flashlight in Sophie's eyes when she tried to sleep. But when he gave her a new hairdo with shaving cream, it was the last straw, and Sophie made up a game that left Wendell speechless for a time -- and won the day for friendship. Henkes, Kevin (illustrator).…

Hardback. Condition: Good. Lilly loves her chocolate heart. Will she save it? Forever and ever? What do you think? This sweet and simple board book for the youngest readers features Lilly, star of the Kevin Henkes classic Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse. The charming board books featuring favorite preschool characters from Kevin Henkes are: Julius's Candy Corn Lilly's Chocolate Heart Owen's Marshmallow Chick Sheila Rae's Peppermint Stick Wemberly's Ice-Cream Star All five are also available together in a collection: A Box of Treats. Henkes, Kevin (illustrator).…

Hardback. Condition: Good. In what the New York Times Book Review calls "a perfect book," a little girl watches birds from her window and dreams she can fly. A board book edition of the critically acclaimed picture book from the award-winning husband-and-wife team of Kevin Henkes and Laura Dronzek. An ALA Notable Book. Birds "will resonate with the youngest children," said School Library Journal. With a fine eye for detail, a girl observes and describes birds-their sizes, their colors, their shapes, the way they move and appear and disappear, and how they are most like her. She imagines what it would be like if clouds looked like birds, or if she could ask the birds questions. Though she can't fly, the girl can do one thing birds do-she can sing. Vibrant and lively paintings accompany a text pitched precisely to preschoolers in this husband-and-wife collaboration. This board book edition offers a fresh perspective and a new point of view to very young children. Booklist said, "Together, the words and pictures create a book that will enchant preschool audiences again and again.". Dronzek, Laura (illustrator). …

Paperback. Condition: Good. Fanny has wanted a dog all her life. For a brief moment her dream came true, but then her father decided the puppy brought too much chaos to his neat, ordered home. Fanny has never been able to forgive him for it. So when Fanny's father brings home a new, older dog, she's not sure she can trust him. She reasons that perhaps she shouldn't get too attached, in case this one is taken from her as well. But how can she help falling in love with the perfect dog.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Fanny has wanted a dog all her life. For a brief moment her dream came true, but then her father decided the puppy brought too much chaos to his neat, ordered home. Fanny has never been able to forgive him for it. So when Fanny's father brings home a new, older dog, she's not sure she can trust him. She reasons that perhaps she shouldn't get too attached, in case this one is taken from her as well. But how can she help falling in love with the perfect dog.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. One hot summer day Wemberly finds that patience--just like a frosty treat--will go a long way. This sweet and simple board book for the youngest readers features Wemberly, star of the Kevin Henkes classic Wemberly Worried. "This charming story is perfectly complemented by adorable illustrations rendered in pastel hues against a white background. The text, art, and design are particularly well suited to young children." (School Library Journal) The charming board books featuring favorite preschool characters from Kevin Henkes are: Julius's Candy Corn Lilly's Chocolate Heart Owen's Marshmallow Chick Sheila Rae's Peppermint Stick Wemberly's Ice-Cream Star All five are also available together in a collection: A Box of Treats. Henkes, Kevin (illustrator).…

Hardback. Condition: Good. Celebrate your mail carrier--and all the people who make a community strong--with this charming picture book. Everyone loves Curtis! Curtis has been delivering mail for forty-two years. Today is his last day. And all the mailboxes along his route are filled with surprises. But the very real surprise is at the very last house on the very last street. "A charming book that evokes the best of a community. Words and art perform an affectionate duet. "--Kirkus. Russo, Marisabina (illustrator). …

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Henkes, Kevin (illustrator).

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Board book. Condition: Very Good. Henkes, Kevin (illustrator).