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Kitten's First Full Moon Hardcover – Picture Book, March 2, 2004

by Kevin Henkes (Author, Illustrator)
4.8 out of 5 stars 1,748
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  4. Grade level
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    450L
  6. Dimensions
    10 x 0.4 x 10 inches
  7. Publisher
    Greenwillow Books
  8. Publication date
    March 2, 2004
  9. ISBN-10
    0060588284
  10. ISBN-13
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In this beautiful picture book, winner of the 2005 Caldecott Medal, Kevin Henkes, captures the sweet, sometimes slapstick struggle of Kitten, who sees her first full moon and thinks it's a bowl of milk in the sky.

Any child who has yearned for anything will understand how much Kitten wants that elusive bowl of milk. Readers will giggle as she tries to lick the faraway moon and gets a bug on her tongue, or leaps to catch it and falls down the stairs. In an effective refrain, the narrator repeats, "Still, there was the little bowl of milk, just waiting." The winning combination here is the simplicity and humor of the story, paired with gorgeous black-and-white illustrations with thick black lines (mirrored by the thick bold sans-serif font) and shades of grey that are as luminous as a moonlit night should be. Full-moon circles and ovals appear throughout the design: white circle full moons on the endpapers, elliptical flowers by the porch, white circles of firefly light, oval pads on Kitten's paws, and her big round eyes (especially when surprised and soaking wet). Children will love Kitten's quest and ensuing comedy of errors, but what they will love even more is that there's an actual bowl of milk waiting on the porch for Kitten. (Preschool) --Karin Snelson

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PreSchool-K-An irresistible offering from the multifaceted Henkes. The spare and suspense-filled story concerns a kitten that mistakes the moon for a bowl of milk. When she opens her mouth to lick the treat, she ends up with a bug on her tongue. Next, she launches herself into the air, paws reaching out for the object of her desire, only to tumble down the stairs, "bumping her nose and banging her ear and pinching her tail. Poor Kitten." Again and again, the feline's persistent attempts to reach her goal lead to pain, frustration, and exhaustion. Repetitive phrases introduce each sequence of desire, action, and consequence, until the animal's instincts lead her home to a satisfying resolution. Done in a charcoal and cream-colored palette, the understated illustrations feature thick black outlines, pleasing curves, and swiftly changing expressions that are full of nuance. The rhythmic text and delightful artwork ensure storytime success. Kids will surely applaud this cat's irrepressible spirit. Pair this tale with Frank Asch's classic Moongame (S & S, 1987) and Nancy Elizabeth Wallace's The Sun, the Moon and the Stars (Houghton, 2003) for nocturnal celebrations.-Wendy Lukehart, Washington DC Public Library
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Greenwillow Books; First Edition (US) First Printing (March 2, 2004)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0060588284
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0060588281
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 1 - 5 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 450L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.3 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10 x 0.4 x 10 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Kevin Henkes

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Kevin Henkes is the author and illustrator of close to fifty critically acclaimed and award-winning picture books, beginning readers, and novels. He received the Caldecott Medal for Kitten’s First Full Moon in 2005. Kevin Henkes is also the creator of a number of picture books featuring his mouse characters, including the #1 New York Times bestsellers Lilly’s Big Day and Wemberly Worried, the Caldecott Honor Book Owen, and the beloved Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse. His most recent mouse character, Penny, was introduced in Penny and Her Song (2012); her story continued in Penny and Her Doll and Penny and Her Marble (a Geisel Honor Book). Bruce Handy, in a New York Times Book Review piece about A Good Day, wrote, “It should be said: Kevin Henkes is a genius.” Kevin Henkes received two Newbery Honors for novels—one for his newest novel for young readers, The Year of Billy Miller, and the other for Olive’s Ocean. Also among his fiction for older readers are the novels Junonia, Bird Lake Moon, The Birthday Room, and Sun & Spoon. He lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin. You can visit him online at www.kevinhenkes.com.

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Excellent Book BUT 2nd Rate from Amazon. I purchased this book “New” from Amazon for the same amount as advertised at another local store. I expected to receive a first rate book but did not. I purchased it for convenience but I ended up returning it & purchasing it elsewhere.The story itself is excellent which is why is won a Caldecott Literary award. It is perfect as a first birthday present as a bedtime story, especially if your household has a cat.
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Excellent Book BUT 2nd Rate from Amazon. I purchased this book “New” from Amazon for the same amount as advertised at another local store. I expected to receive a first rate book but did not. I purchased it for convenience but I ended up returning it & purchasing it elsewhere.

The story itself is excellent which is why is won a Caldecott Literary award. It is perfect as a first birthday present as a bedtime story, especially if your household has a cat.
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