Kitten's First Full Moon

Henkes, K. (2004). Kitten's first full
moon. New York: Greenwillow
Books. 

Kitten's First Full Moon

Written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes

Published by Greenwillow Books

New York

2004

40 pages

Kitten mistakes the moon for a bowl of milk - and she wants it! She tries and tries to reach the bowl of milk but ends up tired, hungry, and wet, until she finally gets her own, real bowl of milk. 

Kevin Henkes is a wonderful author of children's literature, known for almost 50 critically acclaimed books including Lilly's Purple Plastics Purse, Chrysanthemum, and more. Kitten's First Full Moon is one of his simpler books, intended for children as young as three. The text and illustrations are bold and simple, printed entirely in black and white. The illustrations, done in gouache and colored pencil, are extremely understated, feature bold, thick, dark lines, and express the changing emotions of the kitten simply but effectively.

Caldecott Medal
ALA Notable Children's Book
Charlotte Zolotow Award
Booklist Editors' Choice
Bulletin go the Center for Children's Books Blue Ribbon
Kirkus Review's Editors' Choice
Publishers Weekly Best Book
School Library Journal Best Book
New York Times Best Illustrated Book
Book Sense Top Ten Pick

Purchase the book here and visit Kevin Henkes' personal website to find out more about Kitten's First Full Moon and other books. The website also includes lesson plans and teacher resource guides, author interviews, an about the author video, and more.