In a surprisingly new guise, Henkes turns his hand for his 34th
book to a retro look, with rough-hewn, black-and-white
illustrations that pair perfectly with this deceptively simply
story. When Kitten mistakes the full moon for a bowl of milk, she
ends up tired, wet, and hungry trying to reach it. The coarse but
masterfully controlled line with heavy black outlines contains
vigor and exuberance, creating a spontaneous feeling. A keen sense
of design uses double spreads and panels to depict the action and
Kitten's puzzlement. Some spreads are almost all white space with
dark shadows outlining Kitten and the moon. The style is
reminiscent of Clare Newberry (Marshmallow, April's Kittens)
without soft, fuzzy shapes, but artful in its gracelessness and
naivete, just like a kitten. Simply charming. (Picture book. 3-5)
(Kirkus Reviews)
The 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
Winner of the Caldecott Medal, an ALA Notable Book, a New York
Times Best Illustrated Book, and winner of the Charlotte Zolotow
Award
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