Kevin Henkes
"Full of heart and depth."—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"Henkes is a master of characterization. —The Horn Book (starred review)
"A first-rate choice for reading aloud."—Booklist (starred review)
Billy Miller is back! This stand-alone companion to two-time Newbery Honor author Kevin Henkes's award-winning, acclaimed, and bestselling The Year of Billy
...A brilliant, touching coming-of-age story, and a Newbery Honor Book.
Martha Boyle and Olive Barstow could have been friends, but they weren't. Weeks after a tragic accident, all that is left are eerie connections between the two girls, former classmates who both kept the same secret without knowing it.
Now, even while on vacation at the ocean, Martha can't stop thinking about Olive. Things only get more complicated
...5) Junonia
Critically acclaimed author and artist Kevin Henkes has earned an impressive collection of accolades for his work, including a Newbery Honor and a Caldecott Medal. In Junonia, Alice Rice is returning to the beach cottage where she always spends her birthdays. Her friends and family will be there, and she's certain a big party is planned. But most importantly, she hopes this will finally be the year she finds the most precious prize any shell collector
...A little mouse thinks her name is absolutely perfect until she starts school and all the kids make fun of her.
Awards: Gold Medal, The New York Festivals; CINE Golden Eagle; Gold Award, Worldfest-Flagstaff; ALA Notable Audio; "Children's Favorite," Aspen Shortsfest; Honor Title, Storytelling World
7) Crisantemo
A little mouse thinks her name is absolutely perfect until she starts school and all the kids make fun of her.
Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes's award-winning Penny returns in the third easy-to-read story about a sweet and curious mouse, perfect for fans Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, Owen, and Chrysanthemum.
When Penny spots a marble in Mrs. Goodwin's front yard, she picks it up, puts it in her pocket, and takes it home. It's a beautiful marble—it's big, shiny, blue, smooth, and fast, and Penny loves it. But does the marble
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