Because kittens first full moon is entirely in grayscale, i knew we had to do some type of black and white craft. Lots of cause and effect in this fun story by kevin henkes inspired by kitten s first full moon. Kittens first full moon by kevin henkes, hardcover. Greenwillow books, when kitten mistakes the full moon for a bowl of milk, she ends up tired, wet, and hungry trying to reach it.
Then draw the round back that curls into the kitten s hind leg. When kitten mistakes the full moon for a bowl of milk, she ends up tired, wet, and hungry trying to reach it. Kitten s first full moon by kevin henkes and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Kevin henkess acclaimed national bestseller about a kitten, the moon, and a bowl of milk was awarded the caldecott medal and was a new york times best. But why is that round, white bowl of milk so hard to get to. Isbn 0060588284 plot summary kitten is a hungry cat with a persistent personality. Kittens first full moon but its a sure bet that henkes latest picture book, kittens first full moon, will be beloved by children and parents for a long, long time. After seeing her first full moon, she is convinced that it is a little bowl in the sky and she wants it. Download kitten s first full moon or read kitten s first full moon online books in pdf, epub and mobi format.
Kitten tries many times to reach the bowl in the sky with no success. First i drew a simple cat face in white crayon, and then i let honey pot paint a seemingly blank piece of paper with watereddown black paint. Follow kitten on her adventures as she tries so many different ways to reach the milk. I love reading caldecott awarded books because i always know i am going to be reading a great book. The nationally bestselling picture book about a kitten.
Read the story of creation together and remind your student who created the moon. Kitten is hungry, and inquisitive, and brave, and fast, and persistent, and unluckythen lucky. The setting of kittens first full moon is abstract and ill defined, and one might imagine her in any place or time, which lends itself well to being relatable and believable to young readers. Kittens first full moon is a nice title to include in a kevin henkes author study or a caldecott study.
Ours was the squishy bluebird light you may have seen around. Use kitten s first full moon to name and notice the use of adjectives while reading. He has delighted us with many volumes of his humanoid mice tales and immersed us in splendid characters and plots in his novels for young people. Especially for younger readers, this book can encourage the exploration of innocence, and the undying curiosity that comes along with it and never truly leaves us. This word work lesson plan and set of resources provide readers with ample opportunity to interact with phonics rules of the ch and tch digraphs within the context of the story. In a surprisingly new guise, henkes turns his hand for his 34th book to a retro look, with roughhewn, blackandwhite illustrations that pair perfectly with this deceptively simply story. Kitten is hungry, and inquisitive, and brave, and fast, and persistant, and unlucky. It is kittens first full moon, and when she sees it she thinks it is a bowl of milk in the sky. Browse insidebuy the book kittens first full moon written and illustrated by kevin henkes it is kittens first full moon, and when she sees it, she thinks it. When kitten sees her first full moon overhead, shes sure its a bowl of milk in the sky.
Explore classroom activities, puzzles, teacher resources and enrichment pdfs for this book. Discuss kitten care and complete the taking care of kittens mini book. Kitten s first full moon was about a kitten who thought the full moon was a bowl of milk and was doing everything in its power to get to the moon. Tell students they are going to use the backtoback and facetoface protocol to discuss why kevin henkes, the author of kittens first full moon, wrote about the moon. Kittens first full moon homer is an early learning program for kids ages 28. The kitten thinks the full moon is a big bowl of milk and imagines drinking out of it.
Kitten s first full moon, by kevin henkes greenwillow books, 2004 posted on june 29, 20 by rosemary kiladitis. Kevin henkes is an incredibly versatile creator of childrens books. Reading to kids is a grassroots organization dedicated to inspiring underserved children with a love of reading, thereby enriching their lives and opportunities for future success. Written and illustrated by kevin henkes, the nationally bestselling and celebrated creator of lillys purple plastic purse, owen, and kittens first full moon, chrysanthemum is a funny and honest school story about teasing, selfesteem, and acceptance to share all year. Kitten s first full moon is an acclaimed modern classic, from one of the most celebrated and beloved picture book creators working in the field today. By using a kitten as the protagonist, children can experience her disappointment and. Kittens first full moon by kevin henkes carol hurst. Read aloud by title one kindergarten teacher, kelley. He was awarded the caldecott medal for kitten s first full moon, a caldecott honor for owen, and a newbery honor for olives ocean. Click download or read online button to get kitten s first full moon book now. Her curiosity leads her on a series of misadventures where she ends up with bugs. Fortunately there is a great big bowl of milk waiting for her on the porch when she gets home. Kittens first full moon is a childrens picture book written and illustrated by kevin henkes. Zeebra books from their first glimpse of the title character, licking her front paw on the cover illustration, youngsters will find the star of henkess wemberly worried fetchingly simple story.
A brief text, large type, and luminescent pictures play second fiddle to the star of this classic picture book brave, sweet and lucky kitten. Kitten s first full moon written and illustrated by kevin henkes it is kitten s first full moon, and when she sees it, she thinks it is a bowl of milk in the sky. Flip through the sample pages kitten, moon, wanted it, yeah yeah, stretched, lickeda bug on her. Download the pdf click the image below to access a simple line drawing of the kitten in a tree based on the book, kitten s first full moon by kevin henkes. Published in 2004, the book tells the story of a kitten who thinks the moon is a bowl of milk. Licking doesnt work she only gets a firefly on her tongue, a leap from the porch yields a bumped nose and pinched tail, and although she runs and runs, the moon never seems to get. Students enjoy following the story and joining in with poor kitten.
Rendered in gray and black, the story follows a little kitten who sees a full moon for the first time. Kittens first full moon board book kevin henkes board book. 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. Kittens first full moon is an acclaimed modern classic, from one of the most celebrated and beloved picture book creators working in the field today. Kittens first full moon printables, classroom activities. He received the caldecott medal for kittens first full moon. Kitten s first full moon is a nice title to include in a kevin henkes author study or a caldecott study. Kevin henkes is the author and illustrator of many books for children of all agesamong them are lillys purple plastic purse, chrysanthemum, and wemberly worried. Kittens first full moon by kevin henkes come join kitten on a full moon adventure of ups and downs.
Believing it is a saucer of milk, she sets out to have a taste. Curtis has been delivering mail for fortytwo years. Kittens first full moon book companion by moonlight. Although, the kitten tries its best to get to the bowl of milk, the kitten will face several challenges along the way.
Kittens first full moon picture book read aloud with kevin. Kittens first full moon by kevin henkes scholastic. 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. After mistaking the full moon for a bowl full of milk, kitten teaches readers about the. The 2005 caldecott medal winner is kittens first full moon illustrated and written by kevin henkes greenwillow booksharpercollinspublishers henkes employs boldly outlined organic shapes and shades of black, white and gray with rose undertones on creamy paper to tell a simple story of a kitten who mistakes the moon for a bowl of milk. Kittens first full moon download free ebooks, legally. Kitten s first full moon by kevin henkes was such an adorable book. In this beautiful picture book, winner of the 2005 caldecott medal. The last time this particular henkes title made the list i remember writing something along the lines of the man has consistently produced good book after good book, but the problem is that people dont always agree on his best. As the title suggests, kitten sets her eyes on her first full moon and is determined to discover more about it. Kittens first full moon abebooks passion for books. Kitten s first full moon by kevin henkes book companion grade guided reading comprehension kitten s first full moon task cards activities here are 26 guided reading task cards for the literature book, kitten s first full moon by kevin henkes. Kevin henkes is an awardwinning author and illustrator of many books for children of all ages. This memorable character and her suspenseful adventure are just right for the very youngest child.
Kittens first full moon board book kevin henkes board. 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. Kittens first full moon is a childrens picture book about a kitten who sees its first full moon. We were only able to see the title page or book cover whichever the case may be and it disappointed all three of my grandchildren, the oldest of which is six years old. Published in 2004, the book tells the story of a kitten who thinks the. First, even on the cover you can see the heavy line weights and contrast. Kittens first full moon w music read aloud youtube. It includes access to hundreds of interactive stories and a personalized learntoread plan. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. There are 12 reading comprehension task cards, 8 vocabulary cards, and 6 extension activity cards. Kittens first full moon board book by kevin henkes.
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