Description
About the Author
Kevin Henkes is the award-winning creator of many books for children, including the Caldecott Medal Book Kitten's First Full Moon, the Caldecott and Geisel Honor Book Waiting, the Newbery Honor Books The Year of Billy Miller and Olive's Ocean, and several bestselling books about mice, including Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse and Chrysanthemum. www.kevinhenkes.com
Reviews
"Henkes once again puts his finger on the pulse of young children, combining good storytelling, careful characterization, and wonderfully expressive artwork to create an entertaining and reassuring picture book." -- School Library Journal (starred review) "Wemberly shows that being human is cause for celebration, even if you're a mouse." -- New York Times Book Review "This winning heroine speaks to the worrywart in everyone." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Awards
Winner of Publishers Weekly Best Book (United States) and New York Public Library's "One Hundred Titles for Reading and Sharing" (United States) and School Library Journal Best Book (United States) and Parenting Magazine Reading Magic Award (United States) and IRA/CBC Children's Choice (United States) and IRA/CBC Teachers' Choice (United States) and ALA Notable Children's Book (United States) and Borders Original Voices (United States).
Book Information
ISBN 9780061857768
Author Kevin Henkes
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Greenwillow Books
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Weight(grams) 118g
Dimensions(mm) 254mm * 203mm * 3mm