Kitten's First Full Moon facts for kids
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| Author | Kevin Henkes |
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| Illustrator | Kevin Henkes |
| Country | United States |
| Genre | Children's picture book |
| Publisher | Greenwillow Books/Harper Collins Publishers |
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Publication date
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2004 |
| ISBN | 0-06-058828-4 |
| OCLC | 52386414 |
| [E] 21 | |
| LC Class | PZ7.H389 Ki 2004 |
Kitten's First Full Moon is a charming picture book for children. It was written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes. The book came out in 2004.
The story is about a little kitten who sees the full moon for the first time. The kitten thinks the bright, round moon is a big bowl of milk!
About the Book
This book is special because of its simple yet beautiful style. It is printed entirely in black and white. This helps readers focus on the story and the kitten's feelings. The words are written in a clear, easy-to-read font called sans-serif.
The Story
The kitten is very hungry and thirsty. When it sees the moon, it tries everything to reach what it thinks is a bowl of milk. The kitten tries to lick the moon, pounce on it, and even chase it. It climbs a tall tree and even jumps into a pond! Each attempt is funny and shows how determined the kitten is.
Finally, the kitten goes home feeling sad and tired. But then, it finds a real bowl of milk waiting for it. The kitten drinks it all up and feels happy and full.
The Author and Awards
Kevin Henkes is a well-known author and illustrator of children's books. He is famous for creating relatable characters and simple stories.
For Kitten's First Full Moon, Henkes won a very important award. He received the 2005 Caldecott Medal. This medal is given each year to the artist who creates the most outstanding American picture book for children.
The idea for this book came from a single line in another one of Henkes's books. The line was, "The cat thought the moon was a bowl of milk." Henkes liked this idea so much that he decided to make a whole new story about it.
