Kevin Henkes
AmericanPicture BookChildren's Bookb. 1960
Kevin Henkes is a celebrated American author and illustrator of children's books, known for his sensitive and humorous portrayals of childhood experiences. He is particularly famous for his picture books featuring anthropomorphic mice, such as 'Chrysanthemum' and 'Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse', as well as his acclaimed novels for middle-grade readers. Throughout his career, he has received numerous prestigious honors, including the Caldecott Medal and the Children's Literature Legacy Award.
Awards
['Caldecott Medal', 'Newbery Honor', "Children's Literature Legacy Award", 'Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor']
Notable Works
['Chrysanthemum', "Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse", "Kitten's First Full Moon", 'Owen', "Olive's Ocean", 'The Year of Billy Miller', 'Waiting']
