In addition, Henkes has also won two Newbery Honors for his books for older children. In the children’s publishing world, to win one of those awards is a remarkable feat - to win both is an exceptional honor. Henkes’ latest addition to his collection is the picture book "Waiting" – which has won both the Caldecott Honor Award and the Theodore Geisel Honor (named after Dr. In fact, one of my favorite treasures is an autographed copy of "Sheila Rae, the Brave" that my sister-in-law gave me as a gift several years ago.Ī visit to the author’s website provides a list of his many wonderful books for children of all ages: "Kitten's First Full Moon," "Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse," "Chrysanthemum," "Julius the Baby of the World," "Owen," "Wemberly Worried" … the list goes on and on, as does the awards and accolades. Everyday life is where I get my inspiration.” - Kevin Henkesįor many years, I have enjoyed reading books by Kevin Henkes. We always have our ears open and eyes open, so I might see something in everyday life that inspires me. “ I think writers are observers and watchers.
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