Kitten's First Full Moon

This nationally bestselling picture book about a kitten, the moon, and a bowl of milk, written by the celebrated author and illustrator Kevin Henkes, was awarded a Caldecott Medal.

From one of the most celebrated and beloved picture book creators working in the field today comes a memorable new character and a suspenseful adventure just right for reading and sharing at home and in the classroom. It is Kitten's first full moon, and when she sees it she thinks it is a bowl of milk in the sky. And she wants it. Does she get it? Well, no . . . and yes. What a night!

A brief text, large type, and luminescent pictures play second fiddle to the star of this classic picture book--brave, sweet and lucky Kitten! "Henkes's text, reminiscent of Margaret Wise Brown's work in the elemental words, rhythms, and appealing sounds, tells a warm, humorous story that's beautifully extended in his shimmering, gray-toned artwork."--ALA Booklist

Indefatigable Kitten is a role model for all ages--taking chances, picking herself up when she fails, trying out new strategies to get what she wants, and figuring out when enough is enough.

Winner of the Caldecott Medal, an ALA Notable Book, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book, and winner of the Charlotte Zolotow Award.

Author: Kevin Henkes
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Published: 03/02/2004
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 10.10h x 10.20w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780060588281
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.3
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 77204 / Kitten's First Full Moon


Award: Caldecott Medal - Winner
Award: Book Sense Book of the Year Award - Honor Book
Award: Parents Choice Award (Spring) (1998-2007) - Winner
Award: Red Clover Award - Nominee
Award: Midwest Booksellers' Choice Award - Winner


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 02/16/2004 pg. 171
Kirkus Review - Children 02/15/2004 pg. 179
Booklist 02/15/2004 pg. 1056
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 03/01/2004 pg. 277
School Library Journal 04/01/2004 pg. 114
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2004 pg. 314
New York Times 05/16/2004 pg. 18
Booksense '76 Childrens Sum 04 06/01/2004 pg. 1
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2004 pg. 318 - Superior,Well Above Average
New York Times 11/14/2004 pg. 39
Kirkus Review - Children 12/01/2004 pg. 1144
Kirkus Best Books 12/15/2004 pg. 1
SLJ's Best Books 12/01/2004 pg. 44
New York Times 12/05/2004 pg. 54
Booklist Editors Choice/Adult 01/15/2005 pg. 775
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2004 pg. 318 - Superior,Well Above Average
ALA Notable Children's Books 02/15/2005 pg. 1015
Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/2005 pg. 775
School Library Journal 04/01/2005 pg. 36
People Weekly 11/10/2008 pg. 102

About the Author
Henkes, Kevin: -

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.