Kevin Henkes has been praised both as a writer and as an illustrator and is the recipient of the Children's Literature Legacy Award for his lasting contribution to literature for children. He received the Caldecott Medal for Kitten's First Full Moon; Caldecott Honors for Waiting and Owen; two Newbery Honors-one for Olive's Ocean and one for The Year of Billy Miller-and Geisel Honors for Waiting and Penny and Her Marble. His other books include Sun Flower Lion, A Parade of Elephants, Chrysanthemum, and the beloved Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in a house in Madison, Wisconsin.
“Henkes’s language and humor are impeccably fresh, his cozy
illustrations sensitive and funny, his little asides to adults an
unobtrusive delight. . . . Another winner from this perceptive
artist.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“This sensitive story will strike a chord with young children.” —
School Library Journal (starred review)
“Perfectly executed in words and illustration, Chrysanthemum
exemplifies Henkes’s talent for creating true picture stories for
young audiences.” — The Horn Book (starred review)
“Nicely structured, wittily told, and universal in its appeal.” —
Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
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