More Books by Kevin Henkes

Chester's Way
Recommended Age Range: 5 to 7
About the Book:
Chester and Wilson had their own way of doing things, and they did everything together. They were two of a kind, and that's the way it was — until indomitable Lilly, who had her own way of doing things, moved into the neighborhood.

Julius, the Baby of the World
Recommended Age Range: 5 to 8
About the Book:
Lilly, a mouse of decided feelings, feels that her new brother, Julius, leaves much to be desired. When cousin Garland says all the things Lilly has been saying about Julius, Lilly's change of heart is absolute.

Circle Dogs
Recommended Age Range: 3 to 6
About the Book:
Even the youngest readers will want to run and wiggle and bounce and dig through the day with the circle dogs — an inspired collaboration, a new take on simple shapes, a story to read again and again.

Chrysanthemum
Recommended Age Range: 4 to 8
About the Book:
Chrysanthemum thinks her name is absolutely perfect, until her first day of school. "You're named after a flower!" teases Victoria. "Let's smell her," says Jo. Chrysanthemum wilts. What will it take to make her blossom again?

The Birthday Room
Recommended Age Range: 10 to 12
About the Book:
When twelve-year-old Ben visits his uncle in Oregon, he feels caught in the strained relationship between his mother and her brother while he also begins to accept himself as an artist.

Owen
Recommended Age Range: 4 to 7
About the Book:
Owen's parents try to get him to give up his favorite blanket before he starts school, but when their efforts fail, they come up with a solution that makes everyone happy.

A Weekend with Wendell
Recommended Age Range: 4 to 8
About the Book:
Wendell was spending the weekend at Sophie's house. When the children play house, Wendell is the mother, the father, and the five children — Sophie is the dog. Wendell shone his flashlight in Sophie's eyes when she tried to sleep. But when he gave her a new hairdo with shaving cream, it was the last straw, and Sophie made up a game that left Wendell speechless for a time — and won the day for friendship.

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