Caldecott Medal Winner, 2005
1. What did I like or dislike about the book?
I like the simple style of the book and feel it would appeal to a toddler-age child. Even though many of the illustrations are detailed, they seem simplistic because they are in black and white. I was a little surprised to see that Kevin Henkes wrote and illustrated the book, because I enjoy the fun stories, good messages, and colorful illustrations in Mr. Henkes’ “mouse” books. He is the author of books such as Chrysanthemum, Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse, Owen, and Wemberly Worried. These books have a great deal more substance and appeal to an older audience than Kitten’s First Full Moon.
2. What in my life may have influenced my reaction or response to this book?
My husband and I were “adopted” by a stray kitten a month prior to our wedding. We had our cat, Ada, for 15 years until she died two years ago. She was a big part of our family and we loved her very much. Kitten’s First Full Moon depicts behaviors that are so typical of a cat, such as pouncing, licking, stalking, climbing, and sleeping. The persistence of the kitten is also a trait of many cats.
3. How would I compare this book to another book or books?
In an interview in School Library Journal (2004), Mr. Henkes mentioned that he was inspired by Clare Turlay Newberry’s illustrations when he illustrated Kitten’s First Full Moon. I looked up Ms. Newberry’s work on Amazon.com and found his illustrations to be somewhat representative of Ms. Newberry’s. Two of the books that Ms. Newberry wrote were April’s Kittens and Marshmallow.
4. What new thing did I learn about children’s literature in reading this book?
I learned that an author can write and illustrate books that are completely different from each other and that can appeal to totally different age groups of children.
References
Amazon.com (2009). Retrieved July 22, 2009 from www.amazon.com.
Henkes, K. (2004). Kitten’s First Full Moon. New York: Greenwillow Books.
Horning, K. (2004). The complete package. School Library Journal, 50(10), 50-53. Retrieved from Wilson Web database.
1. What did I like or dislike about the book?
I like the simple style of the book and feel it would appeal to a toddler-age child. Even though many of the illustrations are detailed, they seem simplistic because they are in black and white. I was a little surprised to see that Kevin Henkes wrote and illustrated the book, because I enjoy the fun stories, good messages, and colorful illustrations in Mr. Henkes’ “mouse” books. He is the author of books such as Chrysanthemum, Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse, Owen, and Wemberly Worried. These books have a great deal more substance and appeal to an older audience than Kitten’s First Full Moon.
2. What in my life may have influenced my reaction or response to this book?
My husband and I were “adopted” by a stray kitten a month prior to our wedding. We had our cat, Ada, for 15 years until she died two years ago. She was a big part of our family and we loved her very much. Kitten’s First Full Moon depicts behaviors that are so typical of a cat, such as pouncing, licking, stalking, climbing, and sleeping. The persistence of the kitten is also a trait of many cats.
3. How would I compare this book to another book or books?
In an interview in School Library Journal (2004), Mr. Henkes mentioned that he was inspired by Clare Turlay Newberry’s illustrations when he illustrated Kitten’s First Full Moon. I looked up Ms. Newberry’s work on Amazon.com and found his illustrations to be somewhat representative of Ms. Newberry’s. Two of the books that Ms. Newberry wrote were April’s Kittens and Marshmallow.
4. What new thing did I learn about children’s literature in reading this book?
I learned that an author can write and illustrate books that are completely different from each other and that can appeal to totally different age groups of children.
References
Amazon.com (2009). Retrieved July 22, 2009 from www.amazon.com.
Henkes, K. (2004). Kitten’s First Full Moon. New York: Greenwillow Books.
Horning, K. (2004). The complete package. School Library Journal, 50(10), 50-53. Retrieved from Wilson Web database.
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