Kevin Henkes
Kevin Henkes is an American author and illustrator of children's books, best known for his picture books featuring anthropomorphic mice characters such as Lilly and Owen. Born in Racine, Wisconsin, he decided in high school to pursue writing and illustrating children's books, moved to New York after his freshman year of college to find a publisher, and published his first book, All Alone, in 1981. His works have earned prestigious awards including the Caldecott Medal for Kitten's First Full Moon (2004) and multiple honors.
Children's picture books
Middle-grade fiction
Egg
Julius, the Baby of the World
Lilly's Chocolate Heart
When Spring Comes
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum
Bailey Goes Camping
A Good Day
The Year of Billy Miller: Library Edition
Margaret and Taylor
Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse
Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse
Owen (Caldecott Honor Book)
Owen (Caldecott Honor Book)
Kitten's First Full Moon
The Year of Billy Miller
Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse
Kitten's First Full Moon
Julius, the Baby of the World
Wemberly Worried
Kitten's First Full Moon Board Book
Penny and Her Song
Penny and Her Song
Chrysanthemum